The Chinese Internet industry has been growing by leaps and bounds this year, with leading service providers seeing the value of their brands soar, Interbrand, the world's largest brand consulting firm, said on Oct 23.
The launch of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone is predicted to boost demand for luxury and business hotels in a city that is battling a slump in tourism.
British amusement venue operator Merlin Entertainments Group is strengthening its foothold in the Chinese market, with the opening of a new Madame Tussauds in Wuhan this October.
Eagles sculpted out of pumpkins glowed golden under the sunlight. Horses cut from taros and a giant pumpkin weighing at least 50 kilograms also surprised visitors to the 9th Kunming Pan-Asia Agricultural Expo, held from Oct 9 to 13.
Premier Li Keqiang assured on Oct 21 that the nation's economy will have "a good ending" in 2013, which will enable it to have "a promising beginning" for 2014.
Investment still faces tough going due to disputes, say experts
Mandarin soccer commentaries may be big money spinner for broadcaster
Menswear firm enters the big league in international brand promotion
City seeks other ways to turn an honest penny
The city where talk of gold outshines talk about the weather
"Given the current fluctuations in exchange rates, an improved financial services system will help SMEs better cope with the business downturn."
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