Shanghai new homes volume falls again but prices recover
Tweet New home sales volumes in the key market of Shanghai fell below the 100,000m2 level yet again last week as an extremely weak sentiment continued to be displayed by…
China’s Xian Turboprop to take on Bombardier and ATR
Tweet The MA700, a Chinese-designed turboprop regional aircraft is set to take to the air in 2015 and help China take on the established western players Bombardier and ATR. Xi’an…
Yuan – Aussie Dollar currency trading launched by China
Tweet As part of China’s efforts to promote the use of its currency, it introduced trading of its yuan against the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar on Monday, in…
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery on target for USD 2.9 billion Hong Kong IPO
Tweet Hong Kong’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) this year could be in the offing as more and more luxury-goods companies seek to tap the growing affluence in China. Chow…
China takes a large cut of Botswana’s diamonds
Tweet Debswana, Botswana’s biggest diamond miner, said on Friday that the country’s diamond industry is set to benefit from the booming diamond market in China. Debswana’s Group Manager for Public and Corporate…
India finally opens its doors to international retailers
Tweet International retailers have welcomed India’s move to open up its USD 450 billion retail market to foreign players with one leading player telling us that “One of the world’s…
Alibaba’s slower growth unnerves markets about China
Tweet Alibaba Group (HKG:1688), one of China’s largest internet firms, has sent concern through Asian markets today by posting a slower than expected growth in its profit. The concern may…
Singles Day 11-11-11 triggered surge in Chinese online retail
Tweet This year’s Singles Day in China (11-11-11) is a day most Chinese logistics companies would love to forget. Responding to online shopping promotions offered by shopping malls that day,…
Guangdong confirms its position as China’s Automotive Province with opening of Peugeot’s JV plant
Tweet Peugeot opened its joint venture plant in Shenzhen, Guangdong region this week adding yet another name to the growing list of foreign car makers who have joined with local…
Dreamworks Animation to invest USD 2 billion setting up Shanghai studio
Tweet Dreamworks Animation SKG, the company behind hit animation movies Shrek and Kung Fu Panda, is planning to set up a joint venture animation studio in Shanghai by January next…
