Bird's Nest hatching new money-making idea
2010-01-15 09:57:33
People will be able to look back on the golden days of the 2008 Beijing Olympics when a new museum opens in China's National Stadium in the latest push to earn more revenue from the iconic landmark.
Foreign firms take bite out of financial core
2010-01-13 10:20:32
Multinational companies have quickened the pace in leasing office space in Beijing, showing confidence in the Chinese market and giving a clear sign that the recovery from the global financial crisis is continuing.
Beijing CBD plans new landmark building
2010-01-13 10:17:43
A top Chaoyang district official said yesterday the government plans to have a 400-m or even taller skyscraper in the upcoming eastward expansion of its central business district (CBD).
Papers cry foul as they are shunted off subway
2010-01-12 11:49:23
The banning of newspaper kiosks on the Beijing subway system has sparked a battle for market share and ad revenue among major local metro newspapers.
Baby food industry tainted by scandals
2010-01-12 10:10:06
The safety of baby products tops the chart when it comes to parents' concerns, according to a survey conducted by consulting company Sinomonitor International Co Ltd.
Avatar a dream come true for ticket scalpers
2010-01-11 10:41:35
Tickets for the 3-D and IMAX versions of the blockbuster movie Avatar were selling for up to four times their original price during the first weekend of James Cameron's epic film.
Hanwang sells i-phone trademark to Apple for unknown sum
2010-01-07 10:37:35
Beijing company Hanwang Technology has transferred ownership of its "i-phone" trademark to Apple.
Frills to thrill on the big day
2010-01-07 09:04:40
Tsai Mei Yueh is a wedding dress designer from Taiwan who has gained fame in the international fashion society, having won Best Fashion Designer and Best Wedding Dress in the China Fashion Week.
Beijinger to open shopping mall in Milwaukee
2009-12-30 10:49:07
A Beijing company has purchased a shopping mall in the US, marking the largest overseas acquisition of commercial property by a Chinese enterprise to date.
Rush to buy real estate despite high prices
2009-12-30 10:41:30
A majority of Beijing residents are concerned about unaffordable housing prices in the city, a new central bank survey said.
Football gambling: bet once, lose everything
2009-12-30 10:14:50
In China, football is becoming more than just a popular sport. For some, it is also becoming a gambling addiction.
High-end rental rates likely to increase
2009-12-29 09:57:25
The luxury apartment rental market in Beijing looks likely to recover next year after the global economic storm.