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

As China opens its grain industry to foreign competition in line with its WTO commitments, China Business News reports on a sector that has lost control to foreign giants.

Vietnam has emerged as a major competitor for China’s textiles sector. China Business News compares the two countries and finds that Vietnam’s advantages are smaller than often thought

China’s software sector grew 20.9% to $83.83 billion last year, outstripping growth across the electronics and information sector as a whole. Shanghai Securities News runs an eye over the sector’s future prospects