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LEGO keen to build on learning through play success

The Danish toy maker the LEGO Group says it has been widening access to play, especially for children from economically and socially disadvantaged regions. [Photo provided to China Daily] The Danish toy maker the LEGO Group said it aspires to become a global leader in learning through play and is committed to realizing this vision…

Sany Heavy Industry’s Hong Kong listing marks key step in going globalization

Xiang Wenbo, rotating chairman of Sany Group, chairman of Sany Heavy Industry (Fifth from left), poses for a picture with government officials, partners and colleagues at the bell-ringing ceremony of Sany Heavy Industry got listed at the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese equipment manufacturer Sany…

Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport cuts cut-off time for domestic travelers

To further enhance passengers’ travel experience, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has shortened the cut-off time for all domestic flights to under 30 minutes starting October 28 for passengers without checked luggage, according to the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd. Among them, passengers flying with Spring Airlines to destinations within the Chinese mainland will see the…

China’s Realme launches new flagship smartphone with rare partnership

Xu Qi, vice-president of Realme and president of Realme China, delivers a speech at a product launch event in Beijing in October. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese smartphone maker Realme unveiled its new GT8 series, featuring a flagship model co-developed with Japan’s Ricoh and equipped with the company’s iconic GR camera system, signaling the company’s…

Railway operators make preparations for expected snowfall

Staff members from Taiyuan North Railway Station under China Railway Taiyuan Group Co Ltd undergo a training drill on snow removal to enhance their emergency response capabilities in snowy conditions to prepare for the expected early snowfall. [FENG YUQI/for chinadaily.com.cn] To battle expected early snowfall, Chinese railway operators have enhanced measures to ensure the safe…

Dewu rides wave of Chinese consumption

Delegates chat in the exhibition area of Dewu during the 6th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 8, 2023. CHINA DAILY Shanghai-based Dewu, a leading e-commerce platform, is ramping up its international expansion under the Silk Road e-commerce initiative, strengthening its role as a bridge between global brands and Chinese consumers. Founded in…

Shanghai gets second Waldorf Astoria

Hilton opened its second Waldorf Astoria hotel in Shanghai recently, as the group greeted its 888th hotel under operation in the country — a move that reinforces the US hospitality company’s continuing efforts to expand its business boosted by domestic and inbound travel. The opening underscores the company’s deep commitment to the Chinese market as…

AstraZeneca to invest further in China

Acknowledging China’s innovative biotech environment, UK-headquartered pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said it is confident about further investing in the country, and working with local universities as well as startups to jointly build an innovative ecosystem. On Saturday, the company opened a new global strategic research and development center in Beijing, its sixth globally and second in…

Joy Group acquires Italy’s Foltene as part of expansion into hair, scalp health

People browse the Judydoll cosmetics counter at a shopping mall in Shanghai on June 17. CHINA DAILY China’s leading beauty conglomerate Joy Group, or Shanghai Juyi Cosmetics Co Ltd, has recently completed the acquisition of Foltene, a dermatological hair care brand from Italy, in a bid to make further inroads into the accelerating hair and…

Chinese provider of 3D vision sensors, AIoT solutions posts record earnings

Orbbec, a domestic major provider of 3D vision sensors and AIoT solutions, posted record earnings for the first three quarters of 2025, buoyed by soaring demand from the robotics and intelligent device sectors. Revenue surged 103.5 percent year-on-year to 714 million yuan ($98 million), while net profit reached 108 million yuan. Excluding nonrecurring items, adjusted…