Bailouts further burden US taxpayers

US taxpayers will bear the brunt of increased government financial rescue packages. US congressional budget analysts said the net cost of government bailouts to taxpayers is now US $356 billion, an in...

2009/04/09 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Economy

QDII investors to get first dividends

Local investors in the China Overseas Best Selection Fund will receive their first ever dividends as global stock markets begin to rebound. Launched in June 2008 under the Qualified Domestic Instituti...

2009/04/09 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Markets

South beat North 102-97 in CBA All-Star game

NINGBO, Zhejiang Province, March 29 Xinhua -- The South All-Star Team beat the North Team 102-97 Sunday at the 2009 All-Star Game of the Chinese Basketball Association league CBA here, with Bayi Fuban...

2009/04/09 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Basketball

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2009/04/10 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Gallery

Exposure to air pollution may slow fetal growth: study

The normal growth of a developing fetus may be slowed if pregnant women are exposed to air pollution, a new study has found. The risk of a small birth-weight baby increased significantly with each inc...

2009/04/10 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Industries

Senior CPC official calls on enhancing co-op of China, ROK auto sector

Li, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, visited an auto plant of Hyundai Motors in Ulsan and made the remarks. He listened to the introduction of ...

2009/04/10 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Industries

Mexico permits company to explore oil with seismic technique

Mexico Energy Ministry has permitted state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos Pemex to pilot oil exploration with seismic technique. The company will first carry out the pilot oil detection in Las ...

2009/04/10 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Green

Auto show opens in New York

Automakers are showing off the economical value and environmental benefits of their new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show. The show comes during bleak time for the industry. Last week, ...

2009/04/10 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Industries

China joins hands with neighbors in responding to crisis

Facing up to the grave challenges brought by the financial crisis, China has been working hard to maintain a sound economy. In its effort to adjust macro-economic policies, China in a timely fashion h...

2009/05/21 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Viewpoint

Beijing extends vehicle limits for another year

BEIJING, April 5 Xinhua -- Beijing will extend its post-Olympic vehicle restrictions for another year in an effort to ease traffic congestion and reduce air pollution, the city's traffic officials sai...

2009/04/12 Source: Global Times | Author: | Column: Diplomacy