Agricultural commodities trader Wilmar International (F34.SG) is up 11% on Friday as analysts cheered its strong first quarter profit and a potential IPO of its China operations. Brokerage CIMB upgraded the stock to add from…
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Why Beijing Proclaimed Wednesday 'Chinese Brands Day'
China is the world’s second-largest economy and a manufacturing powerhouse, but its companies struggle with brand-building. The country’s leadership wants to change that, and the State Council, or cabinet, has proclaimed that every May 10…
China auto sales shrink in April as demand cools sharply
HONG KONG — China’s auto sales shrank in April as demand for most types of vehicles wilted, an industry group said Thursday. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said 1.7 million passenger cars were sold…
Why Beijing Proclaimed Today 'Chinese Brands Day'
China is the world’s second-largest economy and a manufacturing powerhouse, but its companies struggle with brand-building. The country’s leadership wants to change that, and the State Council, or cabinet, has proclaimed that every May 10…
China says Silk Road plan is not tied to presidency
Representatives from more than 100 countries will attend China’s biggest diplomatic event of the year, though only one leader from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni, is set to…
China market key to Canada's economic diversification: Ambassador
That mission was the largest in Alberta’s history and saw more than 86 Alberta businesses and organizations travel to China and Japan to meet with potential business partners, investors and customers. Premier Rachel Notley, accompanied…
China’s factory price inflation slows as manufacturing, commodities cool
China’s April producer price inflation cooled more than expected in a sign manufacturing activity may be losing momentum along with other sectors of the economy as domestic demand remains muted and the government cracks down…
China’s Baby Products Market Remains Vibrant: Over 4,000 brands from 30+ Countries/Regions to Exhibit at CBME China 2017
SHANGHAI, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — CBME China 2017 – the world’s largest trade fair for child, baby and maternity products and services – announced over 4,000 brands and 2,600 exhibitors from over 30 countries/regions…
China’s Newest Propaganda Format: Children’s Bedtime Stories
HONG KONG — Sometimes “Goodnight Moon” just won’t do the trick. So for parents struggling to get their little ones to rest their eyes for the night, China’s state propaganda apparatus has a suggestion: Tell…
China's Securities Regulator Launches Inspection on Brokerages' Fund Business-Sources
SHANGHAI — China’s securities watchdog has launched a nation-wide inspection on brokerages’ asset management business, sources said on Tuesday, the latest move in China’s regulatory crackdown of risky investments and shadow banking. Brokerages, along ……
European brands eager to enter Chinese market
Lured by the size of China’s market and its growing middle class, European companies are trying to sell their products on Chinese e-commerce platforms How to promote their brand, guarantee good quality as well as…
Adidas Greater China posts 30% sales growth
Adidas has reported strong first quarter results in Greater China with sales increasing 30% on a currency-neutral basis. The year-on-year growth was driven by the Adidas and Reebok brands and is in line with estimates…
How to Attract China's Online Shoppers? Here's One Big Supermarket's Stunt
China is the world’s largest e-commerce market, and consumers are bombarded with choices. Retailers and brands have to make serious efforts to get Chinese online shoppers to pay attention to them. That even goes for…
