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Are There Bubbles in the New Energy Sector?

March 15,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

As the government promotes and encourages the development of new energy, industry analysts are showing some concern over the speed of the development, and fear the profitability of energy firms may create bubbles.

Ningbo Bird Flies High in the Capital Market

March 14,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The completion of the acquisition of its parent and its possession of 3G technology has made Ningbo Bird Co Ltd a highlight in the capital market.

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.

Youngor Launches Finance Business

March 08,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

With its two Shanghai subsidiaries specializing in entrepreneurial and equity investment, fashion and textile maker Youngor is diversifying into the realm of finance.

Arcelor Mittal to raise stake in China's mill

March 07,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Arcelor Mittal, the world's top steel maker, could increase its stake in China's Hunan Valin Steel Tube & Wire Co to one-third, Xinhua reported according to a stock exchange filing yesterday.

Heavy Trucks a Highlight in 2007

March 01,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Increased demand at home and abroad, expanding export volume, and improvements in product quality and structure are all factors expected to drive the heavy truck industry in 2007.

Passenger Vehicles Continue to Drive Automotive Leaders

February 28,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The growth of production and sales of passenger vehicles will continue an important strategy for mainland automotive industry leaders in 2007. Dongfeng Honda and Guangzhou Toyota are among the companies that can expect greater-than-average growth this year.

Chrysler May Expand Chery Ties to New Models and Parts

February 27,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit is in talks to buy more parts and car models from China's Chery Automobile Co., Bloomberg reported.

New Media Generate Profit from Advertising

February 12,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The latest report from CTR Market Research on China's advertising market in 2006 shows that new media, such as outdoor advertising and building televisions, successfully generated growing advertising revenues in 2006. Banking and wealth management products, and sports marketing campaigns in particular benefited from new media advertising.

Mix operations: a new trend in finance sector

November 17,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

In the past month, the banking and finance regulatory commission lifted barriers to enable banks to engage in stock funds and insurance businesses while insurance firms can directly invest in the stock market and acquire stakes in banks. This unveils the key changes in a fully opened finance sector. Financial institutions on the Mainland can have a more diverse mix of operations in securities, banking and insurance.

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Established in 1979 with focus on finance, industrial production and other services, CITIC Group has grown to be a multinational corporation with 44 subsidiary banks in Hong Kong, North America and Australia. It has controlling shares in CITIC Securities, the largest publicly traded securities broker in the Mainland. It reported an 800 per cent jump in net profit in the first half of 2006. The Group also fully owns many Mainland industry giants include CITIC Bank, CITIC Construction and CITIC Resources Holdings. By the end of 2004, the Group has total assets stood at RMB 701.411 billion with an after-tax profit of RMB 1.782 billion.

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	Are There Bubbles in the New Energy Sector? March 15,2007 By AMY CHEUNG As the government promotes and encourages the development of new energy, industry analysts are showing some concern over the speed of the development, and fear the profitability of energy firms may create bubbles. Ningbo Bird Flies High in the Capital Market March 14,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The completion of the acquisition of its parent and its possession of 3G technology has made Ningbo Bird Co Ltd a highlight in the capital market. 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. Youngor Launches Finance Business March 08,2007 By AMY CHEUNG With its two Shanghai subsidiaries specializing in entrepreneurial and equity investment, fashion and textile maker Youngor is diversifying into the realm of finance. Arcelor Mittal to raise stake in China's mill March 07,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Arcelor Mittal, the world's top steel maker, could increase its stake in China's Hunan Valin Steel Tube & Wire Co to one-third, Xinhua reported according to a stock exchange filing yesterday. Heavy Trucks a Highlight in 2007 March 01,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Increased demand at home and abroad, expanding export volume, and improvements in product quality and structure are all factors expected to drive the heavy truck industry in 2007. Passenger Vehicles Continue to Drive Automotive Leaders February 28,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The growth of production and sales of passenger vehicles will continue an important strategy for mainland automotive industry leaders in 2007. Dongfeng Honda and Guangzhou Toyota are among the companies that can expect greater-than-average growth this year. Chrysler May Expand Chery Ties to New Models and Parts February 27,2007 By STAFF EDITOR DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit is in talks to buy more parts and car models from China's Chery Automobile Co., Bloomberg reported. New Media Generate Profit from Advertising February 12,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The latest report from CTR Market Research on China's advertising market in 2006 shows that new media, such as outdoor advertising and building televisions, successfully generated growing advertising revenues in 2006. Banking and wealth management products, and sports marketing campaigns in particular benefited from new media advertising. Mix operations: a new trend in finance sector November 17,2006 By AMY CHEUNG In the past month, the banking and finance regulatory commission lifted barriers to enable banks to engage in stock funds and insurance businesses while insurance firms can directly invest in the stock market and acquire stakes in banks. This unveils the key changes in a fully opened finance sector. Financial institutions on the Mainland can have a more diverse mix of operations in securities, banking and insurance. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9	Established in 1979 with focus on finance, industrial production and other services, CITIC Group has grown to be a multinational corporation with 44 subsidiary banks in Hong Kong, North America and Australia. It has controlling shares in CITIC Securities, the largest publicly traded securities broker in the Mainland. It reported an 800 per cent jump in net profit in the first half of 2006. The Group also fully owns many Mainland industry giants include CITIC Bank, CITIC Construction and CITIC Resources Holdings. By the end of 2004, the Group has total assets stood at RMB 701.411 billion with an after-tax profit of RMB 1.782 billion. Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR Shanghai MNC workers to get 10% pay boost: survey Shanghai Industrial Development takes control of Shanghai Haiji Real Estate Foshan launches $733m SME fund Changchun GE drugmaker builds new facility Sany Group merges subsidiaries Auto trade up in August Textile profits slow Investment in Shanghai manufacturing falls Beiqi Foton builds light truck plant in Sichuan province Goldman invests US$37m in NVC Lighting Go to Complete List >

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