Government News
City among world’s most congested - April 07, 2015
SHANGHAI is the 24th most-congested city in the world out of 146 in a list compiled by TomTom, a Dutch company that makes navigation and mapping products.. Its research showed that in Shanghai, a trip
Shanghai Disney plants 18-meter Chinese chestnut oak tree - April 07, 2015
Shanghai Disney Resort has begun selecting trees and shrubs for its theme park, including an 18-meter Chinese chestnut oak being planted in the Treasure Cove theme area today. The tree, which was moved
Cemetery bids to breathe life into mourning - April 03, 2015
The operators of Yingxinyuan Cemetery in Chongming have unveiled memorials to some of the county’s most famous citizens who now lie in rest within its grounds. Tributes to seven renowned figures, including
Shanghai’s style brands to shine at Milan Expo - April 03, 2015
Several food and fashion brands from Shanghai will be represented within the China Pavilion at this year’s World Expo in Milan, Italy. The section promoting Shanghai will be the largest of 11 permanent
More time spent crossing Huangpu - April 02, 2015
IT takes commuters an average 20 minutes more to cross the Huangpu River during rush hours after the closure of Yan’an Road E. Tunnel from Pudong to Puxi since March 14, the Shanghai Transport Commission
Lack of English, guidance biggest hindrance for city’s foreigners - April 02, 2015
Lack of English and proper guidance while doing the paper works at the administrative centers were among the reasons cited by foreigners for being dissatisfied in the city. In a survey of 1,207 foreigners
Maritime rescue skills ‘lacking’ - April 01, 2015
Shanghai’s ability to save lives at sea needs to improve, a senior official said yesterday. “We still lag behind in our deepwater and high seas rescue ability,” Chen Xiaoguang, deputy director of the
It’s body over mind as parents try to prime children for critical exam - April 01, 2015
Sports prowess accounts for only 5 percent of the points on Shanghai high school entrance exams, but the competition for high scores is so great that parents aren’t leaving anything to chance. In increasing
Monthly minimum wage up by 200 yuan - March 31, 2015
Shanghai has raised the monthly minimum wage for full-time employees in the city from 1,820 yuan (US$290) to 2,020 yuan from tomorrow. The hourly minimum wage for part-time employees, who work for less
Metro takes measures to handle crowd - March 31, 2015
Metro Line 16 has been forced to restrict commuters on some stations on the line and add extra trains on its section as it struggles to control the crowd during office hours. Line 16 extended its route
