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Some analysts are skeptical that Sinochem can raise the kind of money it seeks.

Kazakhstan, an oil- and gas-rich nation of about 16 million people wedged between China and Russia, has witnessed a number of attacks this year.

The Russia World Trade Organization (WTO) accession took a big step forward on Thursday. The WTO Working Party on Russia’s accession approved the package detailing Russia’s entry into the international organization.

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways may buy an additional 12 aircraft from Boeing , including 10 787 Dreamliners and two 777 jets, sources familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

President Barack Obama and China's Hu Jintao will pitch differing trade agendas on Saturday as an antidote to weak global growth, as they try to sidestep the European debt crisis looming over an Asia-Pacific summit.

Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A., the world's second largest luxury goods holding company, has warned of the impact that global economic problems could have if they hit the industry.

The Chinese government has issued a new order that bans the use of unverified information from Web sites and blogs in news pages and in the electronic media.

Hong Kong customers have welcomed iPhone 4S with both hands as the device was sold out in just three hours at the new Apple store there, according to China tech news site, TechNode.

With Europe mired in crisis, President Barack Obama is launching a charm offensive this week to hitch the U.S. economy to opportunities in Asia he hopes can help power the recovery he needs for re-election.

Friday's date 11/11/11 sparks superstition, joy, and - for some - dread.

After the announced drawdown of troops from the Middle East, the Eurozone crisis, and a G-20 summit that lacked spectacular developments, the Obama administration is hoping enhanced economic ties with the Pacific Rim will open a fruitful venue for enduring growth.

In an emailed statement, the Canadian-listed, China-focused company said that it is cooperating with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in their investigation, but gave no details. An RCMP spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

The new seven wonders of nature have been named Friday Nov. 11 by the New Open World Corporation in a provisional list based on the first count of voting results.

Can you imagine spending $2 million on a trailer? This list of oddly expensive places is sure to surprise.

Heads of government attending Asian summits hoping to fathom China's foreign policy mood swings might spare a thought for Beijing's own leaders, who fear their expanding influence is attracting a new circle of potential foes not fans.

Chinese importers are buying less spot copper as it has become more difficult to secure U.S. dollar letters of credit and on sufficient domestic supply, traders said on Friday.

After a series of tightening measures by China's central bank choked off bank loans to small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs), many resorted to importing copper and other commodities as a way to get cheap loans.

Falling home prices and sales are pressuring liquidity and margins of Chinese property developers, raising concerns that smaller companies may be pushed to the brink of collapse.

Tourist arrivals in Mauritius rose by 3.8 percent in October from a year earlier, the government said on Friday, helped by a surge in tourists from China.

Automotive giant Daimler, a leading German exporter, is against keeping Greece in the euro zone at all costs and believes Europe's single currency will survive even if Athens is forced to return to the drachma.

Asia-Pacific CEOs will press world leaders on Friday to boost growth and seal a regional trade deal, goals made more urgent by the European debt crisis that has darkened global economic growth prospects.