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Shanghai-based Bright Food Group Co Ltd, China's second-largest food producer, is contemplating whether to list all of its newly acquired foreign assets as the company continues to internationalize its businesses and raise brand awareness overseas.

Luxury giants tap into mainland market

Take a stroll around one of Beijing's big shopping malls, especially those in the "stand-alone" or "high-end" brackets, and unless you're a seasoned shopper, you may be surprised by the level of privacy available.

Selling the stars of tomorrow

By banking on the growing domestic popularity of Chinese designers, overseas-based department and multi-brand stores are building a new platform for local talents who, despite their rising fame, are still struggling to expand their businesses.

The healthy way to succeed in business

Good opportunities and smart strategies have helped conglomerate Fosun seize overseas deals

Fighting malaria on the ground

Chinese medicines could well prove to be the panacea for African nations in tackling malaria, a disease that accounts for the greatest number of deaths on the continent.

Qingdao has Africa in its sights

Befitting a city with so many international connections, business leaders in Qingdao are now looking to Africa to drum up trade and investment.

Quotable

"We are seeking opportunities to open duty-free shops in Southeast Asian markets like Cambodia to expand our global presence."

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PBOC to let yuan float more freely

Daily trading band will be widened to help smooth capital flows, build platform for economic activities

FDI grows steadily amid reform drive

Foreign direct investment in China grew steadily in the first 10 months of the year amid sweeping government reforms that are expected to reshape the world's second-largest economy.

CCTV annual ad auction draws banner response

The annual landmark advertisement auction by China Central Television, the country's sole national TV station, drew active bids from companies targeting China's consumer market, with consumption playing an increasing role in driving the nation's economy.

IT and telecom revenue to reach $600b by 2020

The annual turnover of China's information technology and telecommunication industries is set to hit $602.3 billion (447 billion euros) by 2020 thanks to the positive economic outlook and growing domestic demand, industry consultancy IDC says.