Tag: Shanghai

Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:47 UTC
Bill Gates in China presents his latest revolution: futuristic toilets

U.S. billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates unveiled on Tuesday in Beijing a futuristic toilet that doesn’t need water or sewers and uses chemicals to turn human waste into fertilizer. The Microsoft Corp co-founder, who a day earlier was one of the high profile guests at a major trade event in Shanghai, also lauded the globalized and free trade systems that made the toilet technology possible.
Thursday, September 6th 2018 - 08:50 UTC
World stock markets lower on fears of trade tensions and emerging markets currencies

World stock markets pushed lower on Wednesday amid simmering trade tensions and the spreading financial firestorm across emerging market currencies. MSCI’s emerging markets equity index dropped for the sixth straight day, losing more than 1% in Asia and nearly fully reversing the late August bound in the benchmark.
Saturday, May 12th 2018 - 09:01 UTC
Shanghai World Travel Fair on May 24/27: 750 exhibitors from 53 countries

The Shanghai World Travel Fair 2018 (SWTF) 15th edition will be taking place next May 24th to 27th and promises to be overflowing with content given the significance of China for the world tourism industry. According to statistics reported by the China National Tourism Administration, the number of outbound trips reached 130 million in 2017, and an estimated US$ 115.29 billion was spent during 2017.
Monday, February 29th 2016 - 07:28 UTC
Praise for Argentina's economic reforms from US, China and Europe at G20

Argentina received support for its economic reforms from the United States, China and Europe during the Finance ministers meeting held in Shanghai over the weekend in anticipation of the G20 heads of state and government summit next June, according to a release from the Argentine Finance ministry.
Friday, September 7th 2012 - 05:34 UTC
Land Rover will manufacture the Freelander and Evoque in China

British luxury car company Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to build two of its models in China. It will be the first full manufacturing plant for the company outside the UK. Although the plans still have to be given final approval by the Chinese government, Jaguar Land Rover has already found a site for the plant, just north of Shanghai.
Thursday, July 19th 2012 - 18:50 UTC
China property prices rise slightly in June as Beijing tries to boost growth

Property prices in 70 Chinese cities rose slightly in June, compared to May, after eight months of decline. Home prices rose 0.3% in Beijing and 0.2% in Shanghai compared to the previous month, official data showed.
Thursday, March 10th 2011 - 06:40 UTC
Shanghai Disneyland set to open in 2015 at a cost of 3.7 billion USD

Walt Disney’s theme park in Shanghai will be built in a 7 square-kilometre area that the city has designated as a tourist destination, according to a draft blueprint of the project.
Monday, August 30th 2010 - 07:18 UTC
China essential for Uruguay’s “international development”

Uruguay pledged efforts to seek a stronger relationship with Beijing since “China is an essential factor in the international development of Uruguay”, said Vice-President Danilo Astori following an hour long meeting in Beijing with his counterpart Wu Bangguo, president of the National Assembly.
Tuesday, August 17th 2010 - 09:20 UTC
Chinese biggest state-owned bank raises 22 billion in initial public offering

Agricultural Bank of China raised a record 22.1 billion USD in its initial public offering (IPO) in July despite a lukewarm response when the shares first went on sale. The IPO is the last by China's four biggest state-owned banks.
Saturday, May 1st 2010 - 07:21 UTC
China at the Centre of the World with the Opening of Shanghai World Expo

The Shanghai World Expo has got underway Friday evening with a dazzling display of artistic performances, fancy fireworks and high technologies at the opening ceremony.