New loans for China's SMEs up 23% in Q1

2010-07-22 08:51:33

The total new loans for China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grows faster than that for big companies, as the government measures to allow easier access to financing have begun to take effect, according to a Chinese central bank official.

APEC ministers stress SMEs as engine of growth

2010-10-04 08:50:14

Ministers and senior officials in charge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Pacific Rim economies stressed on Sunday that SMEs are a significant growth engine within the Asia-Pacific region.

Long-term goal crucial for growth of SMEs

2010-10-04 08:46:44

A long-term goal by 2020 is essential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Pan Pacific region to grow together rapidly, a Chinese official said during an APEC ministerial meeting held in Gifu of Japan on Oct2-3.

Mainland tourists contribute $3.2 billion to Taiwan

2011-07-05 17:14:28

Travelers from the Chinese mainland are estimated to have contributed $3.25 billion to Taiwan by March 2011 since a travel ban between the two sides was lifted in July 2008, the Xinhuanet reported Tuesday.

Hong Kong stocks close down 0.1% - July 5

2011-07-05 16:55:59

Hong Kong stocks shed 22.52 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 22,747.95 on Tuesday.

Nobel laureate: Time for China to play stronger role

2011-07-05 16:55:05

The timing is right for China to play a stronger role in reforming the global financial order, and there should be a "global reserve currency" with China as a part of the basket, said Joseph Stiglitz on Tuesday in Beijing, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

Putting your love on the line

2011-07-05 16:26:53

A group of newly-wed railway workers get a fast start to married life by tying the knot at Shanghai's Hongqiao railway station on July 2. Twenty four couples chose to marry on the new Beijing-Shanghai High-speed railway.

China stock index futures close mixed -- July 5

2011-07-05 16:18:50

China's stock index futures closed mixed on Tuesay with the contract for July, the most actively traded, up 1.2 points, or 0.04 percent, from the previous day to 3,119 points.

Northwest Nonferrous takes controlling stake in Synergy Metals

2011-07-05 16:15:58

Northwest Nonferrous International Investment (NNII) announced it has acquired a controlling stake in Synergy Metals Limited with A$12.6 million.

China cracks down on illegal toll collection

2011-07-05 16:08:01

Local authorities in China have moved to take down unauthorized tollbooths amid a one-year national campaign in response to broad public complaint.

China stocks close mixed - July 5

2011-07-05 16:01:27

Chinese shares closed mixed Tuesday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.13 percent, or 3.54 points, to close at 2,816.36.

ChiNext Index closes up -- July 5

2011-07-05 15:51:54

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on June 1, 2010, rose 7.25 points, or 0.83 percent to finish at 883.42 on Tuesday.