HONG KONG -- Causal observers of the more-or-less moribund Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite Index might be advised to sit up and take notice, as there are some interesting signals flashing in the market as of late. A case in point is the formerly ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai: Renny Harlin to Direct Chinese Thriller ‘The Hanging Coffin’
The Finnish filmmaker has signed on to direct The Hanging Coffin for Shanghai Film Group and Shanghai New Wave Films. Described as an action adventure-cum-thriller featuring extreme sports, tomb raiding and mutant creatures, the film is scripted by Tony ... ( read original story ...)
Disney, Ocean World, Legoland … why is Shanghai building so many theme parks?
“These new projects will drag some visitors away from Disneyland, that’s for sure,” said Professor Yao Kunyi, a tourism specialist from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics. “The Yangtze River Delta is rich and will never ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Disneyland visitors top 11 million in its first year, blowing past expectations, CEO Iger says
Iger said it is still early days to fully understand the impact the park is having on its China business though he said the movies have been successful in the country, including the new "Pirates of the Caribbean" film. Shanghai Disneyland has the most ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai’s index of 50 biggest companies gets ‘thumbs up’ from analysts after tumbling 2.6 pc this past week
The pullback in Shanghai’s largest listed companies this week offers a potentially good buying opportunity for new investors, or those looking to top up their holdings, according to analysts who say things continue to bode well for what’s been what’s ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-China c.bank asking Shanghai lenders if tighter rules impacting credit quality -sources
SHANGHAI, June 14 China's central bank is asking lenders in Shanghai for information on how recent regulatory tightening is effecting their lending and credit quality, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The recent request is ... ( read original story ...)
Disney’s Iger Says Shanghai Resort Close to Breaking Even
But it’s way too early.” Disney’s shares rose 0.3 percent to $106.34 as of 9:30 in New York trading. Half the resort’s visitors are from Shanghai and adjacent areas, with the remainder coming from other Chinese cities, Iger said. Park attendance is ... ( read original story ...)