BEIJING, Sept. 19 — China has registered a solid growth track since 2003, and its economy has expanded quickly and in a stable manner, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Sep.18.     Living standards have also improved considerably, as income levels have steadily increased since the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China convened in 2002, according to the NBS.     The economy...

Five foreign and joint venture restaurants in the top 100 restaurants in China reported an operating revenue of 15.84 billion yuan (1.92 billion US dollars) last year. Their operating revenue accounted for around one-third of the total of the top 100 restaurants, said the China Cuisine Association (CCA) on March 16. The top 100 restaurants in China earned 52.8 billion yuan (6.38billion US dollars) in 2003, a year-on-year rise of 31.3...

“The most important thing for foreign investors in Thailand would be the people and the culture. The people are very friendly, which makes it easy and makes it a nice working place. Besides that, Thai people are very dedicated.” Ronald de...