China´s sovereign fund buys 20% stake in clean energy company

China Investment Corporation (CIC), the nation´s sovereign wealth fund, would spend 5.5 billion HK dollars (709.69 million U.S. dollars) to buy about 20 percent stake in a Hong Kong-based new energy company, said a report posted on CIC´s website Thursday.

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Chinese Vice Premier stresses ties with EU ahead of summit

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Thursday has called for greater investment between China and the European Union ahead of the annual leaders´ summit this month.

Astronauts step out on 1st spacewalk of mission

A pair of astronauts ventured out on the first spacewalk of their shuttle mission Thursday to tackle some antenna and cable work at the International Space Station.

Geithner confident China will usher in flexible currency

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he was confident China would allow its yuan currency to become more flexible and reflect market expectations.

Protectionist levies hurt consumers

The anti-dumping duties levied on Chinese shoes was the cause of serious trade friction between China and the EU.

Student life at international schools

While most students can only wait and hope to be selected for a better school, it´s a different story for those who can afford to study at international schools.

Russia, Ukraine discuss gas deals

The Russian and Ukrainian prime ministers have met in the Crimea for gas talks. The EU hopes the move will prevent a repeat of last winter´s disruption to energy supplies.