Pakistan seeks investment lift

2011-05-20 09:15:13

More Chinese investment in Pakistan, especially in the energy, infrastructure, agriculture and technology sectors, will help lift the nation's economy to a new high, according to the country's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Yuan settlement in cross-border trade tops $82b

2011-05-20 09:08:37

China's yuan settlement in cross-border trade topped 530 billion yuan ($81.54 billion) in the first four months of 2011, said an official with the central bank on Thursday.

Scandals haunt top-level execs

2011-05-19 18:23:42

Reports about a married billionaire who is chucking it all in to be with his mistress have dominated the headlines.

Air China to start flight between Lhasa and Katmandu

2011-05-19 17:25:45

Air China is expected to start daily international service between Lhasa in the Tibet Autonomous Region and Katmandu, Nepal on August 1, said an official with the company on Thursday.

China inaugurates National Tourism Day

2011-05-19 17:22:33

Hundreds of travellers walked up the stone path of Tiantai Mountain, following the steps of a famed travel writer who set foot there on exactly the same day 398 years ago, as part of Thursday's debut ceremony for China's National Tourism Day.

Top fund manager eyes China's promising fund market

2011-05-19 17:17:47

Though in the early stages of development, China's fund market has started to attract top international talent with its significant growth potential.

PBOC injects 67b yuan into banks this week

2011-05-19 17:14:26

China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), pumped 67 billion yuan ($10.3 billion) of liquidity into banks this week after hiking its reserve requirement ratio and a decline of outstanding funds.

Profits of Chinese SOEs rose 24.2% in Jan-April

2011-05-19 17:12:17

China's State-owned enterprises (SOEs) continued to expand in the first four months of this year, but at a slower pace, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday.

Shanghai stock indices close down -- May 19

2011-05-19 17:10:06

China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index on the Shanghai Stock Exchange closed at 2,859.57 points Thursday, down 13.20 points, or 0.46 percent, from the previous close.

Hushen 300 Index closes down -- May 19

2011-05-19 17:09:34

The Hushen 300 Index reflecting the performance of China's Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges closed at 3,120.64 points Thursday, down 18.74 points, or 0.60 percent, from the previous close.