China to build its first cruise liners

China's first luxury cruise ship will be able to carry up to 5,000 passengers when it is delivered in 2021, creating a new opportunity for the country to enter the world's lucrative cruise liner market.

5G the engine to power driverless cars

Visualize this seemingly futuristic scenario: You set out in your car for a long-distance trip, only, you don't sit behind the wheel to drive.

Focus on the future

Masaya Maeda, president of Canon Inc, always dreams of making new, more advanced cameras.

Quotable

Local companies have wider distribution networks, particularly in lower-tier cities where growth is higher. They can make faster decisions and are more adaptable in the digital environment than their foreign peers, achieving a higher growth rate."

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Vanke board calls meeting over Baoneng ouster bid

China Vanke Co Ltd, the country's biggest residential property developer, has said it will hold a board meeting to discuss a proposal by shareholder Baoneng Group to oust all 12 its directors, including chairman Wang Shi.

Insurers called on to improve disclosure

China's regulators have said insurers must improve information disclosure on issues including capital source when it comes to equity investment in public companies.

Hinkley project 'safe' from Brexit

The unexpected Brexit vote has put additional focus on short-term uncertainties related to a major UK nuclear project being developed by Chinese and European companies.

BYD sees electric-car sales revving up for road ahead

BYD Co Ltd, a major Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, said on June 27 it plans to sell 1 million electric vehicles by 2020, betting big on the booming industry.

BOC plays international matchmaker for SMEs

While banks provide many services, such as credit, loans and advice, one of their most important, if underrated functions, is introducing commercial opportunities.

Food, innovation are focus areas for Poland's exports

Exports of Polish foods, innovation and investment in infrastructure via the Belt and Road Initiative are three focus areas in Poland's bilateral economic cooperation with China, according to a top diplomat for the Eastern European country.

Bedding down for the long haul

Earth, water, air and fire - few personal histories are as clearly defined by the classical elements as that of Randeep Grewal.