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In face of interest, alliance sometimes fragile

Despite concerns voiced by its close ally the United States, Britain, a conventional Atlantic force, will become the first major Western economy to join a China proposed financing mechanism, which will explore investment opportunities in, mainly, Asia.

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Infrastructure investment to offset growth slowdown

China is to invest more than 1.6 trillion yuan (260 billion U.S. dollars) in infrastructure in an economy where growth is expected to slow and fiscal deficit increase.

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China to provide fertile soil for foreign investment

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's government work report to the national legislature on Thursday has not only revealed the blueprint for China's development in the year to come, but also showed the government's willingness to make easer access for foreign investors.

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China to reform investment, financing systems, other key areas

China will take substantial measures to reform the investment and financing systems, as well as other key areas of the economic system, according to a government work report available shortly before Thursday's annual parliamentary session.

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Australia risks Chinese backlash by cracking down on foreign investment laws

​Australia's treasurer Joe Hockey has risked severe backlash from Chinese investors by ordering one of the country's wealthiest men, Hui Ka Yan, to sell a 30.4 million U.S. dollar property in Sydney.

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Australia risks Chinese backlash by cracking down on foreign investment laws

​Australia's treasurer Joe Hockey has risked severe backlash from Chinese investors by ordering one of the country's wealthiest men, Hui Ka Yan, to sell a 30.4 million U.S. dollar property in Sydney.

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Britain business investment slumps, GDP growth confirmed at 0.5 pct in Q4

​In the fourth quarter of 2014, British business investment decreased at its sharpest rate in nearly six years, data from Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Thursday.

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Juncker's plan must give equal priority to human investment: report

​A think-tank's report released on Monday said human investment must be given equal priority to physical investment by the new European Union (EU) Commission against background of "unacceptably" high unemployment across EU countries.

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European Investment Bank launches lending program in Africa

​The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, or the PTA Bank on Tuesday launched a 160 million-euro lending program to support investment across eastern and southern Africa.

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Removal of barriers vital to EU-China trade

​The removal of trade and investment barriers between the EU and China is essential for win-win exchanges in all areas, said a top EU official.

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Australia to benefit from China's increased foreign investment

​Australia is set to benefit from China's announcement of the country's largest ever overseas investment program, economists said here Tuesday.

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China on its way to buying the world?

Just a few months ahead of China's entry into the WTO, former vice trade minister Long Yongtu proposed to name a private firm as "Landbridge" to express his hope for more trade and investment flows between China and the rest of the world.

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Chinese enterprises stimulated to “go out”

In the two-day’s Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in Hong Kong, business leaders and experts from China and overseas gathered on Tuesday to discuss the trends and strategies of Chinese enterprises overseas investment and financing, sharing insights and experiences to promote outward investment and to seek the opportunities and prospects for Chinese enterprises to invest in Hong Kong or through Hong Kong to go global.

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China to ease restrictions on foreign investment

A new foreign investment law will ease restrictions on foreign investors and grant them easier access to the Chinese market, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Monday.

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China-ROK FTA to enhance market connectivity

Building a free trade area (FTA) between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) will enhance bilateral market connectivity and all-round communication, officials said Sunday.

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China expects investment surge in tourism sector

​China's tourism industry will play a growing role in the country's economic growth, with direct investment in the sector expected to hit three trillion yuan (490 billion U.S. dollars) in the coming three years, according to a tourism official.

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Thailand to hold expo in Myanmar next weekend

Thailand will hold its first expo in Yangon next weekend aimed at providing a platform for Myanmar entrepreneurs to establish business links with Thai manufacturers, sources with the expo said Sunday.