Overwork takes its toll on staff health
2011-05-30 10:23:44
Having turned off the office lights at 2 am, Wang Yue wearily trudged home. He and his colleagues spent four days in a row working overtime last week because of an urgent project.
Gold price opens higher in Hong Kong
2011-05-30 10:18:56
The gold price in Hong Kong went up HK$80 to open at HK$14,260 per tael on Monday, according to the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society.
Market exchange rates in China -- May 30
2011-05-30 10:18:25
Following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency Renminbi (RMB) against seven major currencies announced Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System.
China stock index futures open mixed Monday
2011-05-30 10:07:29
China's stock index futures opened lower on Monday, with the contract for settlement in June, the most actively traded, opening 4.4 points lower at 2,976.6 from the previous close.
China's largest fresh water lakes shrink drastically
2011-05-30 10:06:35
China's two largest fresh water lakes are drying up amid a lingering drought that has plagued the Yangtze River, China's longest river, with the lowest levels of rainfall seen since 1961.
Chinese shares open slightly lower Monday
2011-05-30 10:03:30
Chinese shares opened lower on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.20 percent to 2,704.49.
Electronic payment licenses to boost sector
2011-05-30 10:00:26
The issue of third-party online payment permits in China this week will boost the sector's development through giving it a legal status, analysts said.
China Railway signs agreement with Myanmar
2011-05-30 09:52:41
China Railway Group Limited (China Railway) announced Saturday that it has signed a side agreement with Myanmar to jointly build a rail transport construction project in Myanmar.
TV shopping programs head more upmarket
2011-05-30 09:48:34
Traditionally, sales of high-end products do not occur at home, but that's coming to an end if some entrepreneurs have their way.
Relax overseas investment rules: experts
2011-05-30 09:42:11
Experts have suggested that the government should remove restrictions on private-sector businesses and individuals making direct overseas investments, pointing out that it could benefit the domestic economy.
China's crude steel demand to hit 750m tons
2011-05-30 09:32:45
China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) predicts the country's annual demand for crude steel will rise to between 670 million and 750 million tons in 2015.
Commercial property on the up
2011-05-30 09:29:56
Most investors believe as the restriction continues in the residential sector, more domestic and foreign investors will pour into commercial real estate, and a growing economy will bring about more opportunities for office leasing and trading.