Xcel Brands, seeking to extend its reach globally, has brought in Shanghai-based United Trademark Group as a strategic investor. UTG, a brand development and licensing company producing a range of …
Monthly Archives For April 2025
Chinese Insurance Broker Yuanbao Targets $676 Million Valuation in US IPO Amid Trade Tensions
(Reuters) -Chinese insurance broker Yuanbao said on Thursday that it was targeting a valuation of up to $676.3 million in its U.S. initial public offering, amid economic uncertainty and a slowdown in …
China Pressures US Ally to Block Rare Earths to US
Beijing may target companies in a third country for the first time to restrict U.S. access to critical rare earth metals.
China has scope to ramp up stimulus, fix property woes, IMF says
China needs to do more to address its property-sector problems and has scope to provide more stimulus to boost consumption, Krishna Srinivasan, director of the International Monetary Fund’s Asia and …
WTO rejects EU claims in intellectual property dispute with China
A World Trade Organization panel on Thursday rejected the European Union’s claims that China had violated the global watchdog’s rules on intellectual property.
China’s Property Sector and Economic Stimulus: IMF Insights
IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department calls for China to address property sector and reform its pension system, suggesting potential for increased economic stimulus. While Krishna Srinivasan emphasizes …
Inside China’s Real Estate Disaster
Evergrande was once one of China’s biggest property developers. Now, it’s the face of a real estate crisis threatening China’s economy—and potentially the world’s. In this video, we explore how …
HSBC, Citigroup tout Chinese property stocks amid ‘structural market recovery’
HSBC raised its target price for five mainland developers by an average of 9 per cent, implying an 18 per cent upside.
Stocks Stall as China Calls Reports of U.S. Tariff Talks ‘Baseless’
Markets moderated after Chinese officials pushed back on comments from President Trump and others suggesting that tariffs may ease via negotiations.
How does Shenzhen’s ‘Robot Valley’ achieve its innovation speed?｜Vibrant Guangdong
Recently, a humanoid robot marathon in Beijing captured widespread attention. The champion was “Tiangong Ultra,” jointly developed by Shenzhen’s UBTECH Robotics and the Beijing Innovation Center of …
Sixers to face New York Knicks in preseason NBA Abu Dhabi Games
The Sixers will play a game outside of North America for the first time since 2018, and will do so against former Villanova stars Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart.
Hasbro forecasts as much as $300 million impact if China tariffs don’t come down
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks said the company will be forced to raise prices and warned of potential job losses as the company tries to absorb costs.
Stock futures slide as China dashes hopes of trade negotiations
After a 2-day relief buoyed investor confidence, futures slipped signaling a weaker start to the day on Wall Street.
