Bord Bia sets out strategy to boost Irish food in ChinaAT THE close of a week-long food and agribusiness trade mission to China, An Bord Bia has announced the establishment of two …Sat Apr 21 2012 - 01:00
Heywood said to have been short of moneyNEIL HEYWOOD, the Briton whose suspected murder has led to China’s biggest political upheaval in decades, was short of funds, …Sat Apr 21 2012 - 01:00
Bo Xilai's big spending projects now the focus of investigationCHINESE INVESTIGATORS inquiring into the affairs of purged Communist Party heavyweight Bo Xilai are turning their attention to…Fri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
Ireland a 'gateway to Europe' for ChinaRISING LIVING standards make China a land of opportunity for Irish food companies seeking new markets, and Ireland was a potential…Fri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
Political scandal deepens in China over suspected murder of British businessmanTHE POLITICAL scandal surrounding the purging of a senior Communist Party member and the suspected murder of a British businessman…Thu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
Chinese flying high as demand grows for private jetsASIA BRIEFING: IS THERE a more powerful symbol of wealth than the private jet? China’s new breed of super-rich are taking to…Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
Premier calls for anti-corruption driveCHINESE PREMIER Wen Jiabao renewed his oft-repeated call for tougher anti-corruption efforts yesterday, his comments taking on…Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
Day of deals on Coveney agri-mission to ChinaEQUINE PRODUCTS group Connolly’s Red Mills has been named the first animal feed company in the world to secure a licence to import…Tue Apr 17 2012 - 01:00
Allegations to mount against Bo Xilai over British businessman's deathACCUSATIONS AGAINST disgraced senior Chinese cadre Bo Xilai and his family are set to mount this week, with more findings from…Mon Apr 16 2012 - 01:00
Kim praises army on anniversary of N Korean founderNORTH KOREA’S young leader Kim Jong-un was full of praise for the secretive country’s military yesterday, despite a failed rocket…Mon Apr 16 2012 - 01:00
Racing deal with China to bring in €40mIRELAND IS set to play a key role in efforts to develop China’s horse racing industry after it announced a €40 million export…Mon Apr 16 2012 - 01:00
N Korean rocket flop a setback for new leadershipNORTH KOREA’s much-feared long-range rocket launch ended yesterday with a fizz not a bang, travelling barely 100km (62 miles) …Sat Apr 14 2012 - 01:00
Heywood's widow told not to talk to mediaTHE WIFE of Neil Heywood, the British man believed to have been murdered in a case that has caused China’s biggest political …Sat Apr 14 2012 - 01:00
China's economic growth falls to 8.1%ECONOMIC GROWTH in China, the world’s second largest economy, fell to its lowest level in nearly three years in the first quarter…Sat Apr 14 2012 - 01:00
Heywood told friend he was in trouble shortly before he diedBRITISH BUSINESSMAN Neil Heywood told a friend shortly before his death that he had left documents about the financial affairs…Fri Apr 13 2012 - 01:00
China TV to cover Olympics from new buildingTHE MULTIMILLION euro HQ of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV will open in time to broadcast the London Olympics, after a fire three…Wed Apr 11 2012 - 01:00
Human rights defender, disabled by police brutality, sent to jail once againNi Yulan, a lawyer and human rights defender who has been disabled by police abuse over the past decade, was sentenced yesterday…Wed Apr 11 2012 - 01:00
Overseas demand buoys Chinese economy in spite of slowing growthCHINA REBOUNDED to an export-led trade surplus of €4Wed Apr 11 2012 - 01:00
Bank on reform of the state's financial systemASIA BRIEFING: CHINA’S MOST entrepreneurial city, often called its cradle of capitalism, is Wenzhou in the eastern province …Tue Apr 10 2012 - 01:00
China inflation up after food, fuel increasesINFLATION IN China rose in March as a stark increase in food costs and fuel prices set by the state pushed up the consumer price…Tue Apr 10 2012 - 01:00
Chinese authorities clash with earthquake petitionersAUTHORITIES in Beichuan, the county in Sichuan province closest to the epicentre of the earthquake on May 12th, 2008, have clashed…Mon Apr 09 2012 - 01:00
Chinese dissident Fang Lizhi dies in exile in USFANG LIZHI, one of China’s best-known dissidents and one of the highest profile figures during the 1989 pro-democracy movement…Mon Apr 09 2012 - 01:00
China studio a scene-stealer for Hollywood heavyweightsBackers of the massive Huairou Film Base near Beijing include industry pillar Universal StudiosMon Apr 09 2012 - 01:00
Chinese army press tells military to ignore rumoursTHE OFFICIAL organ of the People’s Liberation Army has urged military personnel to ignore online gossip and prepare for the “…Sat Apr 07 2012 - 01:00
Thai censors ban film based on 'Macbeth'Fair is foul, and foul is fair for a Thai filmmaker after censors banned a film based on William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth…Fri Apr 06 2012 - 01:00
Brics gathering flexes its muscleASIA BRIEFING: A BIG focus of attention here in Beijing this week has been the meeting of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, …Tue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
Financial services firms to the fore on trade mission to ChinaASIA BRIEFING : FOR MANY years Irish trade missions to the Far East have been dominated by the traditionally strong sectors …Tue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
Irish businesses should take a punt on MacauASIA BRIEFING: MACAU IS the world’s largest gambling hub, pulling in almost six times the revenue of the Las Vegas stripTue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
Start-up ambassador appointed to capture investment by China's technology angelsASIA BRIEFING: DURING TAOISEACH Enda Kenny’s visit, Enterprise Ireland announced the appointment of Liam Casey as start-up ambassador…Tue Apr 03 2012 - 01:00
Burma's Suu Kyi secures seat in landmark election victoryBURMA’S VOTERS gave a resounding seal of approval to Nobel Prize-winning democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi yesterday as she…Mon Apr 02 2012 - 01:00
China indices diverge on economic expansionMANUFACTURING IN China appears to be recovering, having expanded for a fourth straight month last month, boosted by recovery …Mon Apr 02 2012 - 01:00
Chinese rights lawyer feared dead allowed visit from familyCHINA’S BEST-known human rights lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, who has sought constitutional reform and acted for the banned Falun Gong…Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
World's biggest bank signs up to work with IDACHINA DEAL: THE WORLD’S biggest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, has signed a memorandum of understanding …Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
Kenny signs deal on mutual co-operationSTRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP: TAOISEACH ENDA Kenny met China’s top parliamentarian Wu Bangguo in the Great Hall of the People to discuss…Thu Mar 29 2012 - 01:00
IDA secures deal with China bankThe IDA signed a memorandum of understanding with the world's biggest bank, ICBC, on the final day of a trade mission to China…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Door opens in Forbidden City for KennyTHE FORBIDDEN City has played host to emperors, concubines, Mao Zedong and marauding gangs of Red Guards.Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Goodbody signs placement deal with Chinese institutesIRISH LAW firm AL Goodbody has signed a deal with 15 of China’s top law firms and universities to provide candidates for its …Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Apple chief meets officials in China in move to tackle difficultiesApple chief executive Tim Cook has met officials in China as the tech giant tries to resolve mounting problems in the country…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Boost to tourism as Kenny extends visa waiverTRAVEL INDUSTRY professionals welcomed yesterday’s decision to extend a visa waiver scheme for Chinese tourists, but said more…Wed Mar 28 2012 - 01:00
Hong Kong's Irish Chamber of Commerce pilots adoption scheme to help out industry groups in AsiaA CAUTIONARY TALE of eye-gouging inspired Hong Kong’s Irish Chamber of Commerce, as Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan spoke…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Investigation sought into Briton's death in ChinaBRITAIN HAS asked for authorities in Chongqing to investigate the mysterious death of a British businessman – based in the city…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Chinese interest in Ireland a portent of things to comeWEEKS AFTER THE event, I am still being asked by Chinese journalists and civilians alike: “Why did Xi Jinping go to Ireland?” …Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
China's regulators to tighten up IPO rulesCHINA STOCK-MARKET listing rules can be controversial and hard to read at the best of timesTue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Blogosphere erupts with rumours of army coupIT’S BEEN A strange week in China, full of rumours and speculation.Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Kenny signs China investment dealTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Chinese premier Wen Jiabao have signed a deal in Beijing allowing the National Treasury Management Agency…Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
The grape leap forwardNIAMH GIVEN first came to Shenzhen to work for Liam Casey’s PCH seven years ago.Tue Mar 27 2012 - 01:00
Hong Kong chief executive electedA former government adviser was elected as chief executive of Hong Kong, the southern Chinese financial centre, yesterday after…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
The sun can also rise on economic illusionsChina is ripe with opportunity for Irish business – but beware, it’s also features a form of fragile economics and cronyism that…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
Obama says China turning 'blind eye' to N KoreaUS PRESIDENT Barack Obama has called on China to increase its efforts to stop “rewarding bad behaviour” by its close ally North…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
Kenny meets China's Xi JinpingTaoiseach Enda Kenny emphasised Ireland's strong position as a place to do business as he met Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping…Mon Mar 26 2012 - 01:00
