After the worst quarter in five years for Asia Pacific initial public offerings, a pick up activity is expected from South Korea, India and Japan while Chinese deals are likely to remain sparse.
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Asia markets set to rise as China factory activity assessed; Japan business sentiment on deck
China released its official PMI figures over the weekend, while Japan is set to release its Tankan survey, which gauges business sentiment in the country.
China’s manufacturing activity recovers in March
China’s factory activity expanded in March after five consecutive months of contraction as enterprises reported recovery in production and demand and showed optimism in business outlook.
China opposes US abuse of national security as chip export restrictions extended
The previous “downgraded” chips failed to gain traction in China. With tightened restrictions, American companies could lose valuable business opportunities and suffer from the restrictive policies of …
China opposes revised US chip export restriction, calls for predictable business climate
VCG. China has expressed strong opposition to the latest US revised rules on artificial intelligence (AI) chips export rules, saying t …
Japan, China Experts Discuss Concerns Over Discharge of Treated Radioactive Water
The discharges have been opposed by fishing groups and neighboring countries especially China, which banned all imports of Japanese seafood …
US extends chip export restrictions to China to include laptops, risking US business interests: experts
The US further tightened export restrictions on AI-related chips and semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China in October 2023, seeking to halt shipments of more advanced AI chips designed by …
China’s animal food scandal exposes industry malpractices, calling for stringent regulations
Various brands of pet food are displayed at a pet supplies exhibition in Beijing on March 1, 2024. Photo: VCG. In China, an increasing number of people are enjoying the companions …
China’s Industrial Upswing Is Latest Sign of Economic Recovery
China’s manufacturing activity rebounded in March, snapping a five-month decline and adding to evidence that country’s industrial sector is building momentum for an economic recovery.
Dutch exhibitor values experience at China’s Int’l Import Expo
Reitsma’s company distributes milk power under the brand “Two Cows” in China. In 2019, it became a CIIE exhibitor. At the promotional event, Reitsma highlighted the expo’s focus on attracting …
“Convince us to stay:” US-China ties see head-spinning shift
Meanwhile, U.S. officials keep calling out Beijing, a sign of still-festering tensions. In a speech, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned about overproduction in China that “distorts global prices .
China ‘needs to focus on boosting domestic AI sector to close gap on US’ as export curbs on chips take their toll
Panel discussion at Boao Forum in Hainan hears there is belief in the industry that China is lagging behind on generative AI One industry leader says developing Chinese hardware and software is key to …
China IPO slowdown pits startups against investors
CHINA’S depressed stock markets and a slowdown in initial public offering (IPO) registration by regulators have sent a chill through the world of private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, …
