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June 19,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

China Minsheng Banking Corp – the country’s first private bank – plans to issue RMB20 billion worth of bonds, the Shanghai Securities News reported. The bank is expected to raise RMB8 billion through its three-year flat rate bonds and RMB12 billion through three-year and five-year floating-rate bonds. The bank hopes to increase its capital reservesin order to boost its loan services and hence its interest income and earnings. The bank, which was founded in 1997, hopes to increase its lending to RMB530 billion in 2007.

Mainland miners unsuccessful offshore forays

May 30,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Chinese companies are looking offshore to meet the country’s voracious appetite for natural resources. As China Business News reports, they are meeting with more failure than success. Consolidation and greater government support is needed.

MySpace enters a crowded Chinese market

April 27,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

The News Corporation has announced plans to bring the popular social networking website MySpace to China with a novel approach.

Mutual fund assets on the rise

April 26,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

China’s 319 mutual funds, managed by 55 companies, are worth a total of US$153.3 billion, a 38% increase over year-end 2006.

More new private companies

April 24,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Last year, a total of 680,000 new privately owned companies were registered in China, an increase of 15.8% over last year. There are now a total of nearly five million private enterprises, according to the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

Machine tool imports threaten Chinese industry

April 23,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

According to the China Machine Tool and Tool Builders Association, engineering manufacturers in China rely too heavily on imported key components. Ninety percent of digital-control systems are of foreign origin.

More credit cards, but a lot more debit cards

April 20,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Last year the number of credit cards in China grew by 22.7%, to a total of almost 50 million, and banks are rushing in to meet this growing demand. However, debit cards remain quite a bit more popular, with a total of 1.08 billion in use last year.

Microsoft and GM laud China’s progress on IPR protection

April 20,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

In a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi, Bill Gates and Rick Wagoner apparently praised China’s “unprecedented progress” on IPR protection. For his part, Wu “told them the Chinese government has all along attached great importance to IPR protection, and has made positive efforts in legislation and law enforcement to protect IPR.”

Merrill Lynch identifies five key Chinese trends

April 20,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

In a research report included in the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia conference, Merrilly Lynch identified five key trends in the Chinese economy.

Macao revenue soars

April 19,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Casino reveneu in the world’s largest gaming market grew 45%, to HK$17.87 billion in the first quarter of this year. Macao now has twice as many gaming tables as last year, and several large projects are still in the pipeline.

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	Minsheng Bank to issue US$20b bonds June 19,2007 By STAFF EDITOR China Minsheng Banking Corp – the country’s first private bank – plans to issue RMB20 billion worth of bonds, the Shanghai Securities News reported. The bank is expected to raise RMB8 billion through its three-year flat rate bonds and RMB12 billion through three-year and five-year floating-rate bonds. The bank hopes to increase its capital reservesin order to boost its loan services and hence its interest income and earnings. The bank, which was founded in 1997, hopes to increase its lending to RMB530 billion in 2007. Mainland miners unsuccessful offshore forays May 30,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Chinese companies are looking offshore to meet the country’s voracious appetite for natural resources. As China Business News reports, they are meeting with more failure than success. Consolidation and greater government support is needed. MySpace enters a crowded Chinese market April 27,2007 By STAFF EDITOR The News Corporation has announced plans to bring the popular social networking website MySpace to China with a novel approach. Mutual fund assets on the rise April 26,2007 By STAFF EDITOR China’s 319 mutual funds, managed by 55 companies, are worth a total of US$153.3 billion, a 38% increase over year-end 2006. More new private companies April 24,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Last year, a total of 680,000 new privately owned companies were registered in China, an increase of 15.8% over last year. There are now a total of nearly five million private enterprises, according to the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. Machine tool imports threaten Chinese industry April 23,2007 By STAFF EDITOR According to the China Machine Tool and Tool Builders Association, engineering manufacturers in China rely too heavily on imported key components. Ninety percent of digital-control systems are of foreign origin. More credit cards, but a lot more debit cards April 20,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Last year the number of credit cards in China grew by 22.7%, to a total of almost 50 million, and banks are rushing in to meet this growing demand. However, debit cards remain quite a bit more popular, with a total of 1.08 billion in use last year. Microsoft and GM laud China’s progress on IPR protection April 20,2007 By STAFF EDITOR In a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi, Bill Gates and Rick Wagoner apparently praised China’s “unprecedented progress” on IPR protection. For his part, Wu “told them the Chinese government has all along attached great importance to IPR protection, and has made positive efforts in legislation and law enforcement to protect IPR.” Merrill Lynch identifies five key Chinese trends April 20,2007 By STAFF EDITOR In a research report included in the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia conference, Merrilly Lynch identified five key trends in the Chinese economy. Macao revenue soars April 19,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Casino reveneu in the world’s largest gaming market grew 45%, to HK$17.87 billion in the first quarter of this year. Macao now has twice as many gaming tables as last year, and several large projects are still in the pipeline. Prev 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next	Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR China’s textiles sector in need of govt support Beverage maker involved in JV ethanol project Liaoning garment maker takes 8.8% of life insurer Air China IH revenues up 5.5% to $3.55b China labor market Asia’s most active in Q3: Hudson Chongqing to build software outsourcing center Chinese economy to hit cyclical trough in 2010 TCL’s TV and mobile handset sales surge Shanghai property market down in early July Diesel engine producer gets US$176m bank loan package Go to Complete List >

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