One of Shanghai's luxury fairs with the most god-awful names is getting a makeover. And a name change. From now on, the Millionaire Fair will be known quite simply as — The Fair. The name change, however, still doesn't mean we're going to be able to afford anything at the fair. The over-the-top luxury sports cars are still going to be there. The mobile phones on display will still continue to be dripping with diamonds.......

Here are few handy websites to help you navigate the world of Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia… CSR Asia: This sleek looking website will keep you up-to-date on the latest CRS happenings across Asia. They offer a weekly newsletter, quarterly magazine, and customized consulting and training services. In addition, it’s an excellent resource to find out about the latest conferences and events in the region. Crossroads: Updated regularly by the well-known Rich Brubaker of Hands......

Last week Shanghaiist attended NextStep’s Green Business Forum to find out more about Shanghai’s local, green businesses. The focus of the conference included the carbon credit market and how to greenify your office or building. Many of you have probably heard of URBN, the first carbon neutral hotel in China, and eaten at their lovely (unfortunately, non-carbon neutral) restaurant- Room Twenty Eight. However, you may not know the company that helped them achieve their claim......

Photo by CEIBS We are well into the "summer of corporate social responsibility (CSR)" in China, but this news makes it official... CSR China reported here that a Corporate Social Responsibility Research Center in conjunction with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences was opened last week in Beijing:“Being a non-profit academic research institution, it is the first national research center and top theoretical research platform covering the CSR sector in China, aiming at exploring......

In honor of Science and Environment Day today (Saturday), Sagevision and the Ruijin Community Cultural Center, are erecting a ‘Community Trash Art Mural’ in Fuxing Park. They aim to “create public awareness and interest regarding the impact of trash on the environment in China and the world.” Shanghaiist has diligently been washing our plastic and metal trash and storing it for this big day. Participants will watch a short video on a product’s life cycle......