Shanghai, the megacity that’s been the epitome of mainland ... in a sign that growing protectionism, rising costs and a tougher business environment are pushing global companies to look elsewhere. Contracted foreign funds, an indicator of future ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: U.S. Cardinal Health puts $1.5 billion China business on block – sources
U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health has put its China business up for sale, drawing keen interest from state-backed Chinese pharmaceutical firms in a deal that may be worth up to $1.5 billion, sources familiar with the matter said. Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
Beyond Shanghai: 5 getaways in the Yangtze River Delta
Shanghai also happens to be an easy jump-off point for more ... Come evening, Pingjiang Lu is the best pedestrian street for a stroll past historic white houses and trendy new teahouses. Meanwhile, the Suzhou Silk Museum shows off the city's 4,000-year ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai on Penticton ice
A group of hockey players, travelling all the way from Shanghai, are spending two weeks practising their skills at an Okanagan Hockey Camp in Penticton. Thirteen players and their parents will be in Penticton until July 29. The Okanagan Hockey Group often ... ( read original story ...)
Delta plans to relaunch Atlanta-Shanghai flights
Delta relaunched service between Atlanta and Seoul last month. Gov. Nathan Deal said in a written statement that the Shanghai route would boost tourism and business connections. “The flight will help shorten supply chains for our companies and give them ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s outmoded buses desperately need a tech upgrade
Shanghai could easily install a similar system in its buses, which in turn would fund technology upgrades while boosting the local economy, especially in commercial routes such as Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road Middle. Most foreigners I know in Shanghai ... ( read original story ...)
China approves 9 IPO applications
Four companies will be listed on the Shanghai stock exchange, one on the Shenzhen small and medium enterprise board, and four on the ChiNext, China's NASDAQ-style board. The firms and their underwriters will confirm IPO dates and publish prospectuses ... ( read original story ...)