SHANGHAI/LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran's government isnegotiating a tax of up to 40 percent on iron ore exports totake advantage of a surge in sales to China, aiming to replacerevenue from oil and other sources eroded by sanctions.

Good morning. Here's what you need to know. Markets in Asia were mixed in overnight trading, with the Japanese Nikkei up 0.1%, the Hong Kong Hang Seng down 0.5%, and the Shanghai Composite up 0.2%. European markets are in the red across the board wi

Ford is examining the habits of luxury shoppers in Shanghai for new methods of customer service...

* Key 7-day money rate rises 2 bps to 4.40 pct * One-day repo rate jumps 34 bps to 3.39 pct * C.bank injects 101 bln yuan via open market on Tuesday By Chen Yixin and Kazunori Takada SHANGHAI, May 21...

Hershey will introduce a milk-based candy in China and open up a Shanghai R&D center as part of its strategy to build a presence the world's fastest-growing candy market.

HONG KONG, May 20 (Reuters) - Chinese state-controlled insurer PICC Property and Casualty Co Ltd said on Monday it plans a rights issue of shares in Shanghai and Hong Kong to raise a combined net 5.76 billion yuan ($938.28 million) to strengthen its

Good morning. Here's what you need to know. Asian markets were higher in overnight trading, with the Japanese Nikkei 225 advancing 1.5%, the Hong Kong Hang Seng rising 1.8%, and the Shanghai Composite up 0.8%. European markets are mixed in morning t

* Gains came in the highest Shanghai volume in almost two months

* Gains came in the highest Shanghai volume in almost two months

* Gains came in the highest Shanghai volume in almost two months

* Gains came in the highest Shanghai volume in almost two months

* Key 7-day money rate jumps 64 bps to 4.34 pct * Dealers remain cautious over companies' tax payments * Money conditions still seen ample By Chen Yixin and Kazunori Takada SHANGHAI, May 20 (Reuters)...

* Key 7-day money rate jumps 64 bps to 4.34 pct * Dealers remain cautious over companies' tax payments * Money conditions still seen ample By Chen Yixin and Kazunori Takada SHANGHAI, May 20 (Reuters) - China's money rates rose on Monday, with the key

SHANGHAI, May 20 (Reuters) - Humor may not always translatewell, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China,where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many ina country where such criticism is a rarity - especially whendirect

SHANGHAI, May 20 (Reuters) - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when di

By ChinaBio Today: Deals and FinancingsRuiYi Inc., a San Diego-Shanghai biotech startup, has signed an exclusive license and collaboration with Genor BioPharma of Shanghai to develop RuiYi's lead molecule in China. The drug candidate, RYI-008, is a

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's housing inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in April in two years, driven by a jump in prices in Beijing and Shanghai, complicating the task of policymakers trying to cool the property sector while supporting economi

China's housing inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in April in two years, driven by a jump in prices in Beijing and Shanghai, complicating the task of policymakers trying to cool the property sector while supporting economic expansion.

Good morning. Here's what you need to know. Asian markets were up in overnight trading with the Shanghai Composite up 1.4%, after the government cut red tape for investment projects. Europe is higher and U.S. futures are modestly higher as well. P

SHANGHAI, May 17 (Reuters) - China's average daily crudesteel output hit a record high of 2.193 million tonnes in thefirst 10 days of May, up 3 percent from the preceding 10-dayperiod, data from the China Iron & Steel Association (CISA)showed on Frid

* Key 7-day money rate jumps to 3-week high of 3.6340 pct * Dealers remain worries over further funds drain from ops * Company tax payment causes dealers cautious of lending funds SHANGHAI, May 17...

* Key 7-day money rate jumps to 3-week high of 3.6340 pct * Dealers remain worries over further funds drain from ops * Company tax payment causes dealers cautious of lending funds SHANGHAI, May 17 (Reuters) - China's money rates rose slightly on Frid

Good morning. Here's what you need to know. Asian markets were mixed in overnight trading with the Shanghai Composite up 1.2%, its best day since May 3. Europe is mixed and U.S. futures are modestly lower. Japanese Q1 GDP increased 3.5% year-over-

Markets closed mixed in Asia on Thursday. Japan's Nikkei fell 0.4%. Australia's S&P/ASX fell 0.5%. Korea's Kospi climbed 0.8%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 0.3%. China's Shanghai Composite advanced by 1.2%. The market action followed a big GDP r

SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange regulator said on Thursday it granted a net $137 million in new investment quotas to overseas institutions in April, the smallest monthly amount...

SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange regulator said on Thursday it granted a net $137 million in new investment quotas to overseas institutions in April, the smallest monthly amount since September 2011.

SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange regulator said on Thursday it granted a net $137 million in new investment quotas to overseas institutions in April, the smallest monthly amount since September 2011.

* Key 7-day money rate jumps 42 bps to 3.20 pct * C.bank drains 35 bln yuan via open market operation * Data shows money inflows increase By Chen Yixin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - China's money rates jumped on Thursday after the Peo

Just 60% of country’s biggest listed pay a 30% dividend as urged by the Shanghai stock exchange, a blow to efforts to entice longer-term investors

SHANGHAI, May 16 (Reuters) - Chinese newspapers available in Beijing and Shanghai carried the following stories on Thursday. Reuters has not checked the stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

HONG KONG, May 15 (Reuters) - China shares rebounded on Wednesday from a 1-1/2 week closing low, helped by strength in telecom equipment suppliers as Shanghai bourse volumes neared the year's lows.

HONG KONG, May 15 (Reuters) - China shares rebounded on Wednesday from a 1-1/2 week closing low, helped by strength in telecom equipment suppliers as Shanghai bourse volumes neared the year's lows.

HONG KONG, May 15 (Reuters) - China shares rebounded on Wednesday from a 1-1/2 week closing low, helped by strength in telecom equipment suppliers as Shanghai bourse volumes neared the year's lows.

SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - China's crude steel outputreached 65.65 million tonnes in April, up 6.8 percent from ayear ago, industry website Custeel said on Wednesday citinggovernment data.

* Key 7-day money rate falls to 10-week low at 2.77 pct * Banks pay regular reserve requirement ratios By Chen Yixin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - China's money rates fell further on...

SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - China's land ministry has issued an emergency notice calling for an end to forced, illegal land requisitions, the state-run People's Daily reported on Wednesday, stepping up efforts to defuse one of the biggest sources of

SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - China's land ministry has issued an emergency notice calling for an end to forced, illegal land requisitions, the state-run People's Daily reported on Wednesday, stepping...

SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - China's land ministry has issued an emergency notice calling for an end to forced, illegal land requisitions, the state-run People's Daily reported on Wednesday, stepping up efforts to defuse one of the biggest sources of

Good morning. Here's what you need to know. Asian markets were mixed in overnight trading with the Shanghai Composite down 1.1%. Europe is selling off and U.S. futures are modestly lower. The IEA says the U.S. will account for a third of new oil s

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, May 14 (Reuters) - Russia's UnitedCompany RUSAL Plc, the world's largest aluminiumproducer, posted a 45 percent drop in first-quarter recurringnet profit due to lower aluminium prices.

May 14 (Reuters) - Chinese newspapers available in Beijing and Shanghai carried the following stories on Tuesday. Reuters has not checked the stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

* Key 7-day money rate falls 7.35 bps to 2.8975 pct * C.bank canvasses demand for 3-month bills By Chen Yixin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 13 (Reuters) - China's money rates were mixed on Monday as...

* Key 7-day money rate falls 7.35 bps to 2.8975 pct * C.bank canvasses demand for 3-month bills By Chen Yixin and Pete Sweeney SHANGHAI, May 13 (Reuters) - China's money rates were mixed on Monday as market players waited for the central bank to anno

May 13 (Reuters) - Chinese newspapers available in Beijing and Shanghai carried the following stories on Monday. Reuters has not checked the stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Investors convinced China's currency is once again a one-way bet upward should think again: signs of slowing economic growth could cut short the yuan's rally.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Investors convinced China's currency is once again a one-way bet upward should think again: signs of slowing economic growth could cut short the yuan's rally.

SHANGHAI--China's securities regulator has banned Ping An Securities from underwriting new stock offers for three months following a finding of negligence. It is the first ban of its kind and signals the regulator's intention to crack down on fraud a

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai on Saturday to oppose plans for a lithium battery factory, highlighting growing social tension over pollution.

SHANGHAI, May 11 (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters gathered in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai on Saturday to oppose plans for a lithium battery factory, highlighting growing social tension over pollution.

SHANGHAI, May 11 (Reuters) - Hundreds of protesters gatheredin the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai on Saturday to opposeplans for a lithium battery factory, highlighting growing socialtension over pollution.