BEIJING (AP) - China is set to launch its second lunar probe next October in preparation for an unmanned moon landing by the end of 2012, space program officials were quoted Friday as saying. Full Article at KIVITV.com
BRUSSELS -- European businesses called Wednesday on EU economy officials to push China to allow their currency rise against the euro, saying the strong euro could hurt Europe's economic recovery. Full Article at China Post
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China Steel Corp. , Taiwan's largest maker of the metal, will lower domestic prices by an average 1.3 percent for the January-February period, following declines in other markets including the U.S. and China. Full Article at China Post
GENEVA -- Japan called on World Trade Organization members on Wednesday, Nov. 25 to agree tougher rules on how far states can go to defend themselves against unfairly priced imports, warning excessive retaliation could disrupt commerce. Full Article at China Post
New-home sales are going to require the construction worker to go to the site, they are going to require new materials, they are going to require more labor — all these things that are going to bode positively for the economy on a broad perspective
What we saw over here is the doubling of rents and prices. Is this a sustainable way for any economy to grow? The answer is probably no.
The economy has picked up since February thanks to an upturn in exports and production. The effect is now belatedly felt on prices and employment.
As a value player, we feel we're well-positioned with the economy what it is. You can get two to three times more at an Old Navy store than at some of the fuller-price retailers.