High-speed rail VIP services launched

2011-06-24 17:35:36

Shanghai Railway Station introduces attendants who will be working in the new VIP lounge on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail, on June 23, 2011. The station announced the latest operation will go into effect on July 1.

Name of the game

2011-06-24 17:31:14

Qingdao has been awarded 68 of China's Famous Trade Names, 53 brand name products nationwide, 322 provincial famous brands and 401 local brands. Five companies in Qingdao have won the National Quality Management Award.

China offers rewards to energy efficient companies

2011-06-24 17:29:07

China will continue to allocate funds to offer rewards for enterprises that refit their production techniques and facilities with energy-efficient technologies, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

More motorbikes sold to China's rural buyers

2011-06-24 17:08:06

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released Friday a new list of subsidized motorcycles for rural buyers.

Ride the tide of franchise, but take cautious steps

2011-06-24 17:07:45

If you are a newcomer to China but want to expand your business quickly in the world's fastest-growing market, you might think about investing in a franchise.However, franchises also have their faults and that is particularly true in China, where they are still relatively new.

ChiNext Index closes up -- June 24

2011-06-24 16:56:13

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on June 1, 2010, rose 17.88 points, or 2.2percent to 832.32 on Friday.

China stock index futures close up -- June 24

2011-06-24 16:54:57

China's stock index futures closed higher on Friday with the contract for July, the most actively traded, up 2.89 percent, or 85.4 points, from the previous day to 3,039.8.

Stitched up for success

2011-06-24 16:41:51

According to data from the latest BrandZ survey, released by Millward Brown, an associate of global advertising giant WPP Inc, Chinese clothing brand Metersbonwe figures prominently in the top 10 most valuable global clothing brands.

China stocks close higher Friday

2011-06-24 16:33:47

Chinese shares closed higher Friday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 2.16 percent, or 57.96 points, to close at 2,746.21.

Franchise heat

2011-06-24 16:33:24

According to statistics from the association, by the end of 2010, there were more than 4,500 franchise systems in China, covering 70 industries. The total number of franchise stores has reached 400,000.

Regulator asks banks to cut loans to developers

2011-06-24 14:56:26

The China Banking Regulatory Commission has asked banks to reduce loans to real estate developers, the Beijing News reported on June 24, citing head of the Shanghai Banking Regulatory Bureau, Liao Min.

Global mobility poses challenges to company staffing: Ernst & Young

2011-06-24 14:52:35

The top three main challenges foreign companies face when posting employees in China are compliance issues, elevated compensation and immigration issues, a survey by Ernst & Young has indicated.