Financial stocks rallied over 4 percent in Shanghai on Thursday after Beijing said it would allow local governments swap 1 trillion yuan (US$160 billion) in debt for bonds. The surge helped the Shangh ...More
EJ Insight2015-03-13
... eal issue hampering industrial reform. The rapidly aging population has driven up labor costs and reduced the country's competitiveness, which would affect economic growth. Last year the central gover ...More
EJ Insight2015-03-11
China's latest interest rate cut may have limited boost for the economy. The official Purchasing Managers Index has improved to 49.9 from the January level, but still below the benchmark 50 expansion ...More
EJ Insight2015-03-04
China is likely to pause in cutting interest rates and focus instead on lowering bank reserve requirements in the near future in its efforts to boost liquidity in the economy. The reserve requirement ...More
EJ Insight2015-03-03
Northbound trading has been relatively quiet after an initial spurt following the launch of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program last November. Purchase of eligible Shanghai-listed securities by H ...More
EJ Insight2015-02-24
Shanghai conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. (00656.HK) has teamed up with Spanish premium ham and wine producer Osborne Group to tap the fast-growing gourmet food market in China. “Fosun is optimis ...More
EJ Insight2014-07-17
Tim Bredbury Manchester City took a huge step towards winning the Premier League title after their mid-week 4-0 win over Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium. They now need a draw against West Ham at home to ...More
EJ Insight2014-05-09
Shanghai-based Bright Food (Group) Co. Ltd. is planning to bring Spanish produce such as wines, olive oil and ham to the Chinese market, National Business Daily reported Tuesday. The company is sendin ...More
EJ Insight2014-01-21