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  • Big brewer aims high in a land of plenty

    2013-08-30 13:03

    When Chinese people drink beer, very few of them drink it in liters. They prefer to order it in smaller volumes. Usually, when four Chinese people go out to dine, they buy four bottles of beer.

  • An urban inferiority complex

    2013-08-30 13:03

    As warnings continue to be sounded about the bubble in China's housing market, real estate industry insiders are warning of another, but one that few people are aware of.

  • Surviving with the bare essentials

    2013-08-23 12:38

    There's a fine, frilly line between what is underwear and what is lingerie. On one side there is simple functionality and comfort; on the other, glamor and effect. And each incorporates a good part of the other.

  • Feeling the pinch

    2013-08-23 12:38

    Modern women set high standards when choosing their underwear. They demand garments that are chic, comfortable and safe. Lace and other special fabrics are not the only things that make a bra look special. Tiny items hidden away in the garment can make it fit well and look so much better.

  • Catering to religion

    2013-08-23 12:38

    Yinchuan, the capital of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region, is reaping large benefits as it nourishes the ever growing trade in halal food - prepared as prescribed by Muslim law - between China and Arab world.

  • Fertile fields and the Islamic connection

    2013-08-23 12:38

    The Middle East means new prosperity for clothiers

  • Quotable

    2013-08-23 08:08

    "Although the whole industry is still increasing in terms of production volume and profit, the downward trend of the growth rate is clear."

  • IN BRIEF (Page 18)

    2013-08-23 08:08
  • Ningxia's wineries add some sparkle

    2013-08-23 08:08

    Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui autonomous region, might soon be known as the sparkling wine capital of China.

  • Top story set in cement has 58 chapters

    2013-08-23 08:12

    Property developer China Chuanhui Group plans to build a 320-meter-high hotel, office and shopping complex in Addis Ababa that would become the tallest building in the Ethiopian capital.

  • China asked to help in African mining

    2013-08-23 08:12

    The exploration rights owner of newly found world-class diamond, rare earth and strategic minerals deposits in the Southwestern African nation of Namibia is seeking support from China and partnership with Chinese companies for cooperative development of the resources.

  • Interest sparked by small find

    2013-08-23 08:12

    Having spent the best 18 years of his life in the desert, Subramaniam Ragubathi believes it is now time to start the harvest.

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  • Group a building block for Africa

    An unusually heavy downpour hit Durban for two days before the BRICS summit's debut on African soil, but interest for a better platform for emerging markets were still sparked at the summit.
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