Cement makers have managed to increase profits even in the face of higher coal prices in the first half of the year. As coal prices continue to rise, The Securities Times takes a look at the year ahead for the sector

IDC ranked Dalian as the fifth best city in the Asia Pacific region for offshore software delivery. China Business News looks at the city’s plans to become the world’s number one

It has been a mixed year so far for the Chinese economy amid internal and external disruptions. The China Securities Journal casts an eye over the latest macroeconomic figures for the country

Baostell has agreed on behalf of Chinese steelmakers to pay Rio Tinto between 80% and 96.5% more for imports of iron ore. The Shanghai Securities News takes a look at what the new deal means for the domestic steel industry

China has hiked oil prices at the pump 15% from June 20. China Business News argues that the move could see domestic sales of small cars rebound at the expense of gas-guzzling SUVs

ShengdaTech Inc CEO Chen Xiangzhi talks to the The China Perspective about the company’s prospects in the domestic and international chemicals market

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels China Executive Vice-president Andy Flaig talks to The China Perspective about China’s sizzling hotel scene