Beijing gets tough on steel

Luxury: A rising profile

China's market has recovered strongly with luxury spending predicted to rise significantly this year.

The new jet set

Conditions are at last ripe for a take-off in private jet demand over the next five years.

Mainland jewellery and watch markets sparkle

China's love affair with diamonds and watches is only in its infancy. Though the market is somewhat complex, several opportunities for investors exist both in the mainland and Hong Kong.

Luxury cars: China saves the world

Robust sales of luxury cars have helped to offset poor performances in markets in the west.

Gambling: Macau's flush

Loosened restrictions on mainland travellers to Macau boosts the enclave's gaming business.

The new gold rush

Individuals are flocking to the array of gold-related investment products now offered by China's banks.

Banking on the rich

As net interest margins faltered in 1H 2009, a series of services for wealthy clients became a key source of income for banks.

China fund flows stutter

Investors hesitate on China as they continue to question the sustainability of economic growth in upcoming quarters.

Standing on Nasdaq's shoulders

Entrepreneurs and investors nervously await the start of trading on China's new venture board.

Luxury residential – Trading up

The luxury residential market can be highly profitable for developers, but accounts for a declining share of the overall real estate market.

How to grow, prosper and stage a successful IPO in China

Peter Fuhrman, chairman and CEO of China First Capital, on the textbook China listing.

Shanxi's miners

Beijing lauches its most sweeping reform to date in yet another attempt to streamline the nation's coal industry.

What lies ahead for China's economic growth?

As long as the return to inflation is not eruptive in nature, it will not force policymakers to tighten credit in a way that will derail current growth.