Bank of Ningbo profit up 41%

2007-07-19 09:02:17

Bank of Ningbo said its unaudited first-half profit rose 41 percent on increased loans to local companies. Net income rose to 382.8 million yuan in the first six months.

Sinopec could swing back to red

2007-07-19 08:55:47

Sinopec outperformed PetroChina in annual crude output growth during the first half of 2007,but was likely to witness refining losses in the second quarter.

Shareholders approved Haitong's share sale

2007-07-18 14:15:58

Haitong Securities Co said shareholders approved a plan to quadruple its capital to help expand into investment banking and compete with overseas brokerages.

Airline's profit soaring

2007-07-18 14:19:43

Hainan Airlines Co,a Chinese carrier in part backed by George Soros, said first-half profit probably surged more than eightfold on lower jet-fuel prices and a stronger yuan.

China Life plans move into pensions

2007-07-18 08:40:34

China Life Insurance Co, the country's largest insurer, is said to be ready to pay 3.6 billion yuan for a 60 percent stake of Zhongcheng Trust & Investment Corp.

Watchdog allows 7 fund products

2007-07-17 17:18:47

China's stock regulator revved up efforts to channel capital into securities this month by allowing money managers to launch seven equity-invested products, industry data showed.

Central bank steps up anti-graft drive

2007-07-17 16:47:45

The central bank has said it will strengthen anti-money laundering measures in its bid to fight corruption,central bank chief said at a televised conference on Friday.

China Coal plans Shanghai listing

2007-07-17 09:13:57

China Coal Energy plans to make an A-share offering in Shanghai, the latest among overseas-listed companies to return to the mainland.

Xi'an Aircraft set to raise 6.6 billion yuan

2007-07-17 09:09:13

Shenzhen-listed Xi'an Aircraft International Corp will raise some 6.6 billion yuan by selling new shares to its parent and other investors.

CSRC OKs China Futures buyout by China Securities

2007-07-17 08:32:38

The Chinese securities regulator on July 10 gave the go-ahead to the country's first futures company wholly owned by a securities firm, China Business News reported.

Minsheng bank leads Top 100 Chinese private companies

2007-07-16 14:30:02

China Minsheng Banking Corp maintains its lead on the list of top 100 Chinese listed private enterprises this year; while Suning jumps two grades to second position.

Growth in asset values unsustainable: Cheng Siwei

2007-07-16 16:49:40

China's investors should limit risk created by excessive growth of financial assets, according to Cheng Siwei, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the NPC.