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June 14,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China rose 9.9% year-on-year in the first five months of 2007, China Economy reported. China attracted almost US$5 billion worth of FDI in May – an 8.7% increase from the previous month. Foreign-funded companies accounted for 58% of China’s record US$970 billion of exports in 2006. UN statistics show China was the world’s fourth largest recipient of FDI in 2006. FDI has helped boost China’s forex reserves to US$1.2 trillion, representing over 20% of global FDI and cementing China as the world’s number one recipient.

Foreign insurers may struggle to make an impact

June 03,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The insurance regulator has committed to open the industry further to foreign entrants. But as the Shanghai Securities Journal reports, they may still struggle to make much of an impact.

Fast fashion competes with mainland brands for middle class wallets

May 31,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Shanghai’s growing shopping queues have been attributed by commercial specialists to new retail models or new items. The fashion craze in China’s most westernized city is being led by “fast fashion” brands targeting middle class consumers. H&M, ZARA and C&A will soon be followed by NEXT and TOP SHOP. China Business News asks whether this trend will marginalize Chinese brands?

Farm trade balancing out

April 30,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Amid recent concerns over food safety, China’s farm trade appears to be reaching a balance again after several years of deficits.

Foreign companies dissatisfied with proposed labor law

April 26,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

A survey conducted by law firm Baker & McKenzie and HR consultants Hewitt Associates finds most multinationals are not looking forward to China’s proposed new employment law, slated to take effect on January 1, 2008. Most companies expressed concern at being able to adapt to the new changes.

Foreign banks hope to win with service

April 24,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Four foreign banks began offering yuan services in mainland China yesterday, and expect to win customers from their domestic rivals with stronger service offerings.

Ford strategy to double sales in China

April 20,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Ford Motor Company will introduce new models and expand its dealership network in an effort to double sales this year—but it will not lower prices in China’s increasingly low margin auto market.

Fewer China Households to Keep Main Funds in Bank Deposits

March 29,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Fewer Chinese households are planning to keep their main assets in bank deposits, Forbes reported, citing a central bank survey.

Fund Passion Suggests Wealth Management Immaturity

March 27,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Since Chinese New Year, queues are common at securities companies and banks as China’s masses throng to subscribe to new funds and state bonds coming into the market. Many are fully subscribed within the first working day.

Financial Products Flirt with Female Consumers

March 12,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The wealth management, credit card, and insurance sectors have begun to launch more personalized products with slogans appealing to fashion and beauty in order to tap the growing female segment of consumers.

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	FDI up 9.9% in first 5 months June 14,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China rose 9.9% year-on-year in the first five months of 2007, China Economy reported. China attracted almost US$5 billion worth of FDI in May – an 8.7% increase from the previous month. Foreign-funded companies accounted for 58% of China’s record US$970 billion of exports in 2006. UN statistics show China was the world’s fourth largest recipient of FDI in 2006. FDI has helped boost China’s forex reserves to US$1.2 trillion, representing over 20% of global FDI and cementing China as the world’s number one recipient. Foreign insurers may struggle to make an impact June 03,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The insurance regulator has committed to open the industry further to foreign entrants. But as the Shanghai Securities Journal reports, they may still struggle to make much of an impact. Fast fashion competes with mainland brands for middle class wallets May 31,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Shanghai’s growing shopping queues have been attributed by commercial specialists to new retail models or new items. The fashion craze in China’s most westernized city is being led by “fast fashion” brands targeting middle class consumers. H&M, ZARA and C&A will soon be followed by NEXT and TOP SHOP. China Business News asks whether this trend will marginalize Chinese brands? Farm trade balancing out April 30,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Amid recent concerns over food safety, China’s farm trade appears to be reaching a balance again after several years of deficits. Foreign companies dissatisfied with proposed labor law April 26,2007 By STAFF EDITOR A survey conducted by law firm Baker & McKenzie and HR consultants Hewitt Associates finds most multinationals are not looking forward to China’s proposed new employment law, slated to take effect on January 1, 2008. Most companies expressed concern at being able to adapt to the new changes. Foreign banks hope to win with service April 24,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Four foreign banks began offering yuan services in mainland China yesterday, and expect to win customers from their domestic rivals with stronger service offerings. Ford strategy to double sales in China April 20,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Ford Motor Company will introduce new models and expand its dealership network in an effort to double sales this year—but it will not lower prices in China’s increasingly low margin auto market. Fewer China Households to Keep Main Funds in Bank Deposits March 29,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Fewer Chinese households are planning to keep their main assets in bank deposits, Forbes reported, citing a central bank survey. Fund Passion Suggests Wealth Management Immaturity March 27,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Since Chinese New Year, queues are common at securities companies and banks as China’s masses throng to subscribe to new funds and state bonds coming into the market. Many are fully subscribed within the first working day. Financial Products Flirt with Female Consumers March 12,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The wealth management, credit card, and insurance sectors have begun to launch more personalized products with slogans appealing to fashion and beauty in order to tap the growing female segment of consumers. Prev 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next	Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR China Central Bank in need of a cash infusion, RMB appreciation to pause Garment makers targeting domestic market outperform exporters Poly Real Estate revenues up 25% YTD Shenyang’s Tiexi district targets alternative energy sector 40% of Chinese private firms target overseas expansion: HSBC BMW to build 2nd plant on mainland Wuhan Optical Valley sets sights on global influence by 2020 XEMC Windpower inks US$46m deal with Datang Power Generation Haima to build 2 150,000-vehicle plants Paper makers team up on eco-friendly plant Go to Complete List >

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