Prudential posted strong new business growth in the first quarter, with APE sales up 35%, and said momentum, particularly in Hong Kong, had been maintained in the second quarter so far.
Monthly Archives For April 2023
China’s top leaders say the economy doesn’t have enough ‘internal’ drive
China’s top leaders said at a regular meeting Friday that domestic demand is still insufficient, according to state media.
Giant panda Ya Ya returns to China from Memphis
Ya Ya the giant panda landed in Shanghai after departing from Memphis Zoo in Tennessee, where she spent the past 20 years on loan.
Apple faces stiff competition from Oppo for the top spot in China’ mobile market
Apple and Oppo were the top smartphone makers in China in Q1 2023, despite the market’s continued decline. Oppo had the largest share of shipments, with Apple close behind. None of the top five …
China’s A.I. chatbots haven’t yet reached the public like ChatGPT did
More than two months since the ChatGPT craze hit China, a similar artificial intelligence-based product has yet to reach the country’s population at large.
‘Can’t tie our own hands’: Presidential candidate warns an AI pause for US means ‘China running with it’
Pausing AI development in the U.S. as China pushes forward in the sector does not alleviate the risks posed by the new technology, Vivek Ramaswamy said.
China Extends Cash Injections to Curb Month-End Rate Swings
China’s central bank boosted short-term cash injection into the banking system for the 11th straight day, the longest streak this year, as it sought to calm investor concerns over a liquidity squeeze …
China’s factory activity likely grew at slower pace in April
China’s factory activity likely expanded at a slower pace in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, pointing to the strains on the manufacturing sector from weak global demand and a slow recovery in …
China’s factory activity likely grew at slower pace in April- Reuters poll
China’s factory activity likely expanded at a slower pace in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, pointing to the strains on the manufacturing sector from weak global demand and a slow recovery in the…
As US and Philippine defense ties grow, China warns over Taiwan tensions
Sandwiched between two Pacific superpowers, the Philippines has long had to tread delicately when it comes to dealing with Beijing and Washington’s competing interests, a complex juggling act that has been on vivid display in…
Mihoyo’s new video game tops download charts as big launches return to China
A new game released by “Genshin Impact” developer miHoYo this week has become China’s top downloaded app, reflecting pent-up demand as gaming giants restart flagship launches with a crackdown on the industry easing.
China Raises Concerns About German Export Curbs Amid Chips Move
China’s commerce minister voiced concerns about German export restrictions in a meeting with that country’s economy minister, just hours after it was reported Berlin was considering limiting shipments …
China’s Wild Weather to Roil Commodities Like Rubber and Peanuts
Extreme weather in China is threatening to disrupt more commodities, even niche ones like rubber and peanut crops, which may push the world’s biggest consumer to import more.
