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CNOOC announces commencement of Mero4 project

CNOOC booth at an expo held in Shanghai on Dec 6, 2024. [Photo/VCG] CNOOC Limited announced on Tuesday that Mero4 Project, located in the Santos Basin pre-salt southeastern offshore Brazil, about 180 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, has recently commenced production. Located at a water depth of between 1,800 and 2,100 meters, the project will…

McDonald’s to accelerate store expansion in China

Consumers try wireless mobile phone charging by riding spin bikes to generate electricity at the McDonald’s zero carbon restaurant in the Shougang Park in Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily] McDonald’s Corp said it remains optimistic about its performance in China and plans to accelerate store expansion in the country as part of its international…

Midea ramps up campus recruitment

Midea employees work at a refrigerator production facility in Jingzhou, Hubei province, on July 14. LIU SHUSONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese home appliance manufacturer Midea Group will intensify efforts to offer more than 2,000 job positions through campus recruitment this year as part of its broader push to expand employment and scale up support for fresh…

Legoland Shanghai Resort begins ticket sales today

Visitors can purchase tickets for the Legoland Shanghai Resort through its official app, which was launched on May 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Legoland Shanghai Resort will launch the sales of 1-day ticket and hotel accommodation at 8 pm today across multiple platforms, the resort announced on its website. Tickets will be available through multiple…

Spring Airlines to launch Shanghai–Hanoi direct flights in July

Spring Airlines will soon launch direct flights between Shanghai and Hanoi, Vietnam, starting July 2, operating four times a week. The 3-hour-45-minute flight (9C6967/9C6968) significantly shortens travel time, bringing the two cities closer. One-way tickets start from 660 yuan ($91), plus tax, which can be purchased through the Spring Airlines app and mini program. Hanoi,…

Top executive: ‘China’s bakery industry is evolving at breathtaking speed’

Denis Vergneau, general manager of Sinodis, says China’s bakery industry is evolving at breathtaking speed. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Sinodis, the Chinese subsidiary of global dairy leader Savencia, is trying to help shape the future of China’s bakery industry with its innovative products to meet Chinese consumers’ growing appetite for healthier indulgences. Making its appearance…

Cotti Coffee sets up new base to empower Chinese flavors’ global reach

Representatives from Cotti Coffee, a top-tier brand with significant influence at home and abroad, signed an agreement with the municipal government of Lincang in Yunnan province, designating Lincang as a core base for its domestic coffee cultivation, fruit processing, and deep processing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Cotti Coffee, a top-tier Chinese brand in the ready-made…

Pop Mart gains positive recognition from investment banks

Pop Mart figures pictured in a Pop Mart store in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, on May 4, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Pop Mart International Group Ltd, a China-based trendy collectible toy maker, is receiving optimistic outlooks from major investment banks, fueled by the success of its flagship IP, Labubu and ambitious store expansion initiatives. JPMorgan recently released a…

Transfar enhances employee capability

Transfar Group is investing heavily to mobilize its 16,000-strong workforce in upskilling, digitalization and technological innovation, as the Chinese chemicals leader seeks to stabilize employment and advance industrial transformation amid rising global economic uncertainties. Faced with a more volatile global environment, Transfar said its long-term success now hinges on evolving beyond its comfort zones. The…

Expanded free shipping to up global reach

AliExpress’ booth is seen during a trade fair in Shanghai in March. CHINA DAILY Alibaba Group’s e-commerce platform Taobao said on Thursday that its free global delivery service will expand to 12 countries and regions during the June 18 shopping carnival, as the company steps up its international footprint. Experts said the move will let…