ChinaCast Education Corporation to Present At the Signal Hill Education Preview Investor Conference Nov 12, 2008
Source: ChinaCast Education Corporation. BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChinaCast Education Corporation (NasdaqGM: - ), a leading for-profit, post-secondary and e-learning services provider in China, today announced that Michael Santos, Chief Marketing Officer, will present the company at the Signal Hill Education Preview Investment Conference at 9:30am ET on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. (Primezone Releases)
Millions to be moved over concerns for China's Three Gorges Dam Oct 20, 2008
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. October 12, 2007 at 11:47 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
ChinaCast Education Corporation Announces CEO Stock Purchase Oct 7, 2008
Source: ChinaCast Education Corporation. BEIJING, Oct. 7, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChinaCast Education Corporation (NasdaqGM: - ), a leading for-profit, post-secondary education and e-learning services provider in China, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ron Chan, will increase his ownership of the company through the purchase of $500,000 of common stock in the open market in accordance with guidelines specified by Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of... (Primezone Releases)
ChinaCast Education Corporation Reports Strong Second Quarter Results Aug 12, 2008
Source: ChinaCast Education Corporation. Quarterly Revenue Increased by 75% Year-Over-Year * Quarterly Net Income Increased by 83% Year-Over-Year. (Primezone Releases)
ChinaCast Education Raises Approximately $14.5 Million Through Exercise of Warrants Jul 4, 2008
ChinaCast Education Raises Approximately $14. 5 Million Through Exercise of Warrants: Financial News - Yahoo. (Primezone Releases)
China shares fall 6.5% after yesterday's surge Jun 20, 2008
Construction, agricultural and petrochemical, mining, and real estate shares led the way down. Analysts said the market was still being undermined by surging world oil prices, weakening regional economies and the government's efforts to curb liquidity and tame inflation. (Xinhuanet, China)
China restarts oil line, gas wells shut on quake May 13, 2008
May 13, 2008 at 7:24 AM EDT. BEIJING China resumed operation of a major oil products pipeline on Tuesday after the previous day's earthquake forced it to briefly stop pumping, but some gas wells were shut by a government order, industry officials said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Strong earthquake hits southwest China May 12, 2008
May 12, 2008 at 2:47 AM EDT. BEIJING An earthquake measuring 7. (Globe and Mail)
ChinaCast Education Corporation Announces the Completion of the Acquisition of the Foreign Trade and Business College and Board Approval for a Share Repurchase Program Apr 21, 2008
Source: ChinaCast Education Corporation. BEIJING, April 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- ChinaCast Education Corporation (``ChinaCast'' or the ``Company'') (NasdaqGM: - ), one of the leading e-learning and training services providers in China, today announced the consummation of its acquisition of 80% of the holding company of the Foreign Trade and Business College (``FTBC'') of Chongqing Normal University. (Primezone Releases)
Minister Lee Yi Shyan leads trade delegation to China Apr 18, 2008
The delegation comprises 30 companies from various industries, including infrastructure and real estate, IT and education. Mr Lee will call on Hubei and Chongqing leaders and attend a networking session where Singapore will share its expertise in urban planning and redevelopment. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
ChinaCast Education Corporation Announces 2007 US GAAP Fourth Quarter and Audited Full Year Results Mar 31, 2008
FTBC is a private, for-profit university with four-year degree and two-year diploma programs fully accredited by the PRC Ministry of Education, over 132 acres of real estate and 900 teaching and administrative staff. The University has over 10,000 students enrolled in the current academic year and plans to grow 15% in the next academic year starting September 2008. (Primezone Releases)
"Companies should take the timing, scale and market sentiment into account when planning new share issues," securities regulator said.• Stocks fall to 7-month low Feb 26, 2008
China's largest real estate developer Vanke A tumbled 4. 92 percent to close at 22. (Xinhuanet, China)
Housing transactions dwindle in China's major cities Jan 17, 2008
In witnessing continuous shrinking housing transactions in most cities, Wang Shi, chairman of the Shenzhen-based Vanke, China's largest real estate developer, recently admitted the "turning point" of China's property market had come ... Real estate developers in Beijing were trying to attract more buyers by offering discounts or special "gifts", such as a free parking space or home decorations ... Pan Shiyi, head of SOHO China, another major real estate development company, pointed out housing... (Xinhuanet, China)
Survey: Heavy taxes hamper Chinese private business Dec 18, 2007
The survey found that value-added tax revenues came mainly from the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries, while most sales tax was generated from the construction and real estate industries. There were almost no tax revenues from private-sector financial firms or other state-dominated industries, which shows that private enterprises could only develop in parts of the economy. (Xinhuanet, China)
China moves to slow torrid economy Nov 11, 2007
At the same time, the economy is wrestling with inflation, and economists complain that growth is heavily driven by investments in factories and other fixed assets and in high-flying real estate and stock markets. If left unchecked, some government officials and economists worry that inflation, so far largely confined to food prices, could spill over into the wider economy and that hastily made loans could sour, saddling banks with higher debts. (CNN -- International)
Zongshen PEM Power Systems Inc. Announces Growth Strategy Oct 23, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Trial of property tax levy expanded Oct 16, 2007
According to an official with the SAT, the country is now carrying out studies on real estate reform and implementation of property tax, and the simulated pilot operation is aimed at accumulating experience for imposition of property tax ... The country is expected to unify the current housing property tax, city real estate tax, land VAT (value-added tax) and land leasing fees into property tax ... The simulated pilot operation involves finance, real estate and land administration departments,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Heavy trading pushes Chinese market higher by 2.6% Jun 13, 2007
Among other gainers on Wednesday, major real estate firms surged as the yuan rose sharply to a new post-revaluation high against the dollar, boosting their asset values. Vanke climbed 5. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
China property dispute home demolished Apr 3, 2007
Such disputes are rife in China, often involving illegal land grabs by real estate companies allegedly in collusion with the Government, and Mrs Wu's case has generated a lively debate over property rights protection. - AFP. (ABC News Online, Australia)
Developers tear down Chinese 'nail house' after 3-year standoff Apr 3, 2007
The couple reportedly negotiated a deal with the real estate developer that gives them a new apartment and a sizable compensation package ... The China News Service report cited a document released by the Jiulongpo District Court, which acted as mediator between the couple and the Chongqing Zhirun Real Estate Development Company. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
"Nail household" determined to stay Mar 22, 2007
A Chinese national flag is raised atop a house whose owner refuses to move out due to compensation disagreement with the real estate developer in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on March 21, a day before the deadline of moving sentenced by local court. (newsphoto). (Xinhuanet, China)
China's migrant worker wage battle Feb 11, 2007
In the construction industry for example, many cities have issued regulations requiring real estate developers to deposit money before they start breaking ground, so that workers would be paid even if the project runs into problems. Figures have recently been released revealing the sheer scale of the problem. (Xinhuanet, China)
