China stocks close mixed Friday

2011-02-25 16:20:13

Chinese shares closed mixed Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.04 points, or 0.00 percent, to end at 2,878.57.

More Chinese firms adopting credit insurance: survey

2011-02-25 15:44:36

An increasing number of Chinese firms are adopting credit insurance as a tool to manage credit risk despite experiencing less overdue payment over the recent years, a latest survey has found.

Palm oil tumbles

2011-02-25 13:10:52

Palm oil tumbled to the lowest in almost three months on expectation that output in Malaysia may grow this year and on speculation unrest in Libya and the Middle East may continue.

Shanghai Index rises Thursday on energy, airline prospects

2011-02-25 13:09:37

Stocks on the Chinese mainland rose for a second day as surging oil prices boosted the earnings outlook for energy producers and airlines gained on prospects for increased infrastructure investment from the government.

Fidelity plans to enter the mainland via trust venture

2011-02-25 13:06:42

Mutual fund giant Fidelity is actively preparing to enter the Chinese mainland by securing a trust company license in one of the world's fastest-growing asset management markets, a person familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.

Inflation concerns hit consumer confidence

2011-02-25 11:14:34

China's consumer confidence index saw its second consecutive quarterly decline in the last three months of 2010.

Yacht sellers feeling sunk by tax proposal

2011-02-25 11:14:34

Owners of yachts will have to pay an annual vessel tax based on the length of their craft if a draft law is passed by the top legislature.

Rent your own island in Zhejiang!

2011-02-25 11:14:34

Zhejiang Province charts plans to lease coastal islands for private investments

CBRC to lend more to rural areas, SMEs

2011-02-25 10:32:27

China's banking regulator said Thursday that it would seek to increase loans from the country's banks to the agriculture industry and rural areas, as well as extend more credit for small enterprises this year.

New loans to rural areas assured

2011-02-25 09:36:56

China will ensure the growth of new loans to rural areas and small enterprises this year, the banking regulator said on Thursday.CBRC to lend more to rural areas, SMEs