‘Naked resignation’ – Young employee turnover spells trouble for companies
The casual attitude, unthinkable in the country only several years ago, is now becoming increasingly prevalent among both professionals and migrant workers.
February 3, 2012 Filed under Business
End of gold rush? – Regulators tighten control of gold exchange amid trading
No asset is safe. The sluggish stock market, restrained housing industry and surging inflation have left investors no safe option save the yellow metal: gold.
January 20, 2012 Filed under Business
Chinese value cash-at-hand
Wall Street bankers have long maintained that cash is king. But a new Nielsen study has found that Chinese consumers also value fast access to cash when faced with emergencies and investment opportunities.
January 20, 2012 Filed under Business
Guidelines change for foreign investors
At the end of 2011, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Ministry of Commerce released the draft of new guidelines for foreign direct investment (FDI).
January 6, 2012 Filed under Business
Latest tech dream: 3D TV
This year’s CCTV New Year’s Gala is promising attendees a glimpse at a new 3D video game demonstration by Sony.
January 6, 2012 Filed under Business
Year-ender: foreign brands struggle in China
You could call it another year of economic success: though the country’s economy is set to slow, its GDP grew 9.4 percent during the first three quarters.
December 30, 2011 Filed under Business
Investing in China in 2012
With so many business scandals and risks, how should foreign investors get involved in the China market in 2012?
December 30, 2011 Filed under Business
Free lunch is over – Copyright fights make streaming video a race to the bottom
Business in the money-burning streaming-video market is war, and anyone who falls behind is muscled out. The key to winning used to be rather simple: find good content that you don’t have to pay for.
December 23, 2011 Filed under Business
Christmas chill unlikely – Domestic demand bolsters holiday business
If the Christmas of 2008 was tough, then this Christmas should be even tougher for decoration manufacturers.
December 16, 2011 Filed under Business
iPad mark dispute a tough lesson
Apple’s upcoming iPad3 may have to find a new name before it can be sold on the Chinese mainland market, based on a recent court ruling.
December 16, 2011 Filed under Business





