Finance & Economics

Imports to be given more emphasis in China

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BEIJING China's foreign trade condition continues to be "grim" and the country will put more emphasis on expanding...

Economic woes fail to dampen investments in renewable energy, fuels

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Global investment in renewable energy and fuels rose 17 per cent last year to reach a record $257 billion despite the...

Belgian chocolatier in expansion mode in China

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NEW YORK Luxury Belgian chocolate maker Godiva is banking on the growing Chinese market for chocolates and plans to...

Chinese provinces mull tax reform

China will initiate far-reaching tax reforms in nearly a dozen provinces and cities this year.

Google warned of huge fines if it fails to nix 'dominance in web searches' by July

Google must come up with answers over allegations that it uses its dominance in web searches to promote its own products by early next month or face regulatory intervention, the European Commission has warned.

Ford leaves workers gobsmacked over UK flag ban at work-plants during Euros

Car giant Ford has left hundreds of workers gobsmacked by banning St. George's flags at work, ahead of the country's first match against France in Donetsk, Ukraine, tomorrow.

Chinese oil prices start to slide

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US state of North Dakota growing stronger

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GDP looks healthy in Germany

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Employers in France to come under tougher industrial laws

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