Asian equities were lower on light volumes as Indonesia outperformed and Pakistan was closed for a market holiday.
Monthly Archives For May 2024
China’s latest weapon of war is a gun-toting robot dog
China has showcased robot dogs capable of firing machine guns in the latest display of its military prowess. The remote-controlled robots were unveiled during a military training exercise conducted by …
‘Shut down the world’: McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is warning of dire economic consequences for the entire world if China invades Taiwan.
Connecting to the future in 2024: A golden year for China Mobile International
Spanning 25,000km and landing in over 20 countries, PEACE is a future-focused system that diversifies global infrastructure, empowering customers with unparalleled routing flexibility and resilience to complement expansive projects like 2Africa.
US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge
Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive, as other low-cost suppliers are expected to rush in to fill the gap, …
Apple’s discounts are boosting iPhone sales in China
After a slow start, Apple’s iPhone sales in China are rebounding as the smartphone giant continues to offer new discounts to beat out rivals.
Analysis: China’s CO2 emissions ‘could have peaked in 2023’
Data for March indicates world’s largest emitter could have achieved a landmark peak in its CO2 emissions seven years early, analysis finds …
Beijing Urges US To Refrain From ‘Dangerous And Destabilizing Actions’ Amid South China Sea Dispute
Beijing has called on Washington to stop meddling in China’s maritime disputes with its neighbors. What Happened: Hong Liang, the Chinese foreign ministry’s director general for boundary and ocean affairs,
China Evergrande’s liquidators seek investors for restructuring
Property firm China Evergrande Group said on Tuesday its liquidators are inviting potential investors to pursue a restructuring in the company. Earlier this year, China Evergrande, the world’s most indebted property developer,
China Sets up the Third Phase of Its Semiconductor Fund with a Massive $47.5 Billion Investment
China has announced the third phase of its National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund with a registered capital of $47.5 billion.
Analysis-US tariffs on Chinese medical imports face industry doubt as alternative suppliers emerge
Higher U.S. tariffs on medical gloves, syringes and face masks from China are unlikely to make U.S. producers more competitive, as other low-cost suppliers are expected to rush in to fill the gap, …
China, Hong Kong stock markets are back in favour with global investors, HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says
Investors are growing increasingly positive on China’s long-term growth prospects but are ‘underinvested’ in the world’s second-largest economy, HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says.
China’s Xi Jinping issues call to arms: cultivate new sources of employment, quell ‘chaos’ in job market
President urges the record batch of upcoming graduates to seek employment in grass-root organisations, rural areas and small businesses, as greater emphasis is placed on supporting the private sector.
