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IW Cologne: Bavaria second best industrial location behind US
According to a new study, the southern German state of Bavaria is the second best location for industrial companies internationally after the United States.
August18,2020
China UnionPay launches card for small, micro businesses
China UnionPay and China's commercial banks have jointly unveiled a bank card designed for micro and small companies amid the government's call for giving more support to smaller businesses.
November22,2018
House of Fraser opens first Chinese store
Chinese-owned British retail chain House of Fraser has opened its first store in China as it launches a drive to extend the brand throughout the Asian powerhouse.
December29,2016
Ofo races into UK, US markets
Chinese bike-sharing startup ofo Inc will soon offer more bicycles in the United Kingdom and the United States after its trial operations in the two countries gained positive feedback from local consumers, co-founder Yu Xin said.
July11,2017
Università Cattolica won the Confucius Institute of the year
On the tenth anniversary of its foundation, the Confucius Institute of the Catholic University received the award thanks to its vast activity for the spread of the Chinese language, with about 300 enrolled in language courses and 1,000 language certification exams per year.
December11,2019
Allgeier SE to expand business in US and China
The Munich-based IT-consultancy and service provider Allgeier SE is planning to strengthen its international software development business with its acquisition of the US-based Objectiva Software Solutions, Inc.
June19,2018
JD to compete with Amazon in US market
Chinese e-commerce giant JD is preparing to make its United States debut with a beachhead in Los Angeles by the end of this year, seeking to best arch-rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and challenge Amazon.com Inc on its home turf.
January29,2018
Int'l university experts call for cooperation to promote global development
About 100 university experts and scholars from China and around the world gathered at Peking University (PKU) on Wednesday, advocating for more cooperation to promote global development, security and civilization.
December12,2024
Italy-based olive oil company works with renowned university to promote sustainable development
Italy-based olive oil company Salov has recently announced that it has joined SDA Bocconi University's Sustainability Lab as an active partner, marking a significant step of the company toward realizing the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
August21,2024
Huawei strengthens partnership with Ethiopian university to enhance ICT development
Ethiopia's Addis Ababa University (AAU) and Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company, on Friday signed a cooperation agreement that will boost Ethiopian students' access to industry experience on information and communication technologies (ICT).
April07,2024
Singapore university ready to cultivate business talent
China Fortune Land Development Co Ltd just signed a memorandum of understanding with the National University of Singapore to cultivate talent in business analytics to meet the growing challenge of constructing smart cities.
March21,2017
Unlock China's Economy | China is a market that challenges us to improve: president of Bimbo Asia
"China is a very innovative and dynamic market (...) It's definitely a market that not only demands a lot, but also pushes us to improve," said Ignacio Pugliese, president of Bimbo Asia, a branch of the Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo.
July18,2024
E-commerce giant hits out at fakes
E-commerce titan Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd has called for tougher laws, stiffer enforcement, and harsher penalties to crack down on fake products, in the latest attempt to shed its reputation as a haven for selling knockoffs.
March01,2017
IW Survey: Many industries expect upswing in 2021
Following the deep recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many industry associations expect strong growth next year. However, the German Economic Institute (IW/Cologne), which is close to employers, estimates that not all sectors will see sufficient growth to return to pre-crisis levels.
July02,2020
China greenlights Mastercard's JV for bank card clearing business
China's central bank said Tuesday that it has approved an application by Mastercard's Chinese joint venture to conduct bank card clearing business in the country.
February12,2020
Interview: Chinese market is "source of innovation and knowledge," says Swiss university scholar
Leading foreign firms realize that the Chinese market is not only big but also a source of innovation and knowledge, said Tomas Casas Klett, director of the China Competence Center at the University of St. Gallen.
May07,2024
Beijing issues prepaid cards for international visitors
The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, on Wednesday, facilitating their payment for transportation, tourist sites and shopping centers.
August01,2024
Fake news will not disturb China-Africa friendship: FM spokesperson
China-Africa cooperation and friendship will be advanced to a new level instead of being disrupted by fake news, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Monday.
December22,2020
China, Lebanon sign visa-free agreement for official passport holders
China and Lebanon on Tuesday signed an agreement to exempt travellers holding diplomatic, special, service passports and passports for public affairs from visa requirements, said the Chinese embassy in Lebanon.
November30,2022
Brazil allows new passports to be issued after freeze
Brazil's President Michel Temer signed on Wednesday a loan of 102 million reais (32 million U.S. dollars) for the federal police to begin emitting new passports. This essential procedure was suspended in late June due to a lack of funds.
July20,2017
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