On September 3 rd, 2016, the Company announced that it entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Chunmin Internet Financial Information Service Co., Ltd. (“Chunmin”), to jointly build a supply chain finance company to provide JM Wowo ... ( read original story ...)
China stocks reach a 10-1/2 month high, led by financial and energy shares
SHANGHAI Nov 22 China stocks advanced to a fresh 10-1/2 month high on Tuesday, helped by a strong rally in blue-chips, in particular financial and energy shares, after U.S. exchanges rose. The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.8 percent, to 3,468.36 ... ( read original story ...)
China's Fosun builds stake in Portugal's biggest bank
BCP said Fosun paid 175 million euros ($190 million) for 16.7 percent of the bank's capital. Fosun is considering extending its stake to around 30 percent. The Shanghai-based conglomerate owns Club Med and other businesses in Europe, including Portugal's ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Industrial : 'Call a chick' fried chicken brand in trouble for obscene name, menu
SHANGHAI'S market watchdog is investigating into a fried chicken eatery chain for using obscene and vulgar name and menu to lure diners, officials said today. The eatery chain "call a chick", which literally also means 'calling a hooker" has 48 outlets ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey's president suggests Russian-led Shanghai bloc for EU alternative
Turkish president Tayyip Erdoğan indicated in a recent interview that he was fed up with waiting for the European Union to accept Turkey as a member state, indicating that he would be willing to consider joining the Russia-led Shanghai Cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
NAB Show Shanghai Expands Offerings
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The second annual NAB Show Shanghai will feature enhanced educational programming, including three core conferences, four conference tracks and a new exhibit floor. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai welcomes new smoking ban
People smoke at an outdoor designated smoking area on Dongfang Road in Shanghai in September. The city will extend its public smoking ban to more outdoor areas under a new regulation starting in March. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The World Health Organization ... ( read original story ...)