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SICIV - Center for Int’l Visitors
The SICIV, located in Xintiandi in Luwan District...
New law to curb glass-walled buildings in city
Feb 1, 2012
GLASS exterior walls are now banned from any future buildings that overlook road crossings, under a local law introduced today. The legislation will als...
Shanghai in moves to encourage innovation
Feb 1, 2012
SHANGHAI will encourage innovation by reducing administrative approval procedures and improving the taxation system as the city strives to expand its financi...
Mayor puts house prices top of agenda for 2012
Jan 17, 2012
AFFORDABLE housing, increasing people's incomes, food safety, traffic improvements and stricter environmental protection are high on the city government agen...
Swill oil found in no city restaurants
Jan 9, 2012
NOT a single restaurant in Shanghai has been caught using "swill oil" - illegally recycled oil scooped from drains, food safety watchdogs said yesterday....
Start date for next Disneyland stage
Dec 31, 2011
SHANGHAI Disneyland will start taking shape in the spring, with work set to begin on attractions, government officials said yesterday. Preparatory work...
Shanghai to strengthen checks on bird flu virus
Dec 22, 2011
THERE have been no cases of bird flu in Shanghai this year, officials said following the discovery of infected chickens in Hong Kong. However, inspectio...
Bridge to boost city economy
Dec 16, 2011
A NEW bridge expressway running across the Yangtze River will open to traffic before the end of this month, providing a boost to economic development for Sha...