China’s retail sales growth quickened in January-February in a welcome sign for policymakers’ efforts to boost domestic consumption even as joblessness rose and factory output eased, underscoring the …
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Crypto update: Bitcoin price today, Russia oil trade, ECB on US reserve, Trump family buying Binance? Check details here
Bitcoin over $83,000 on March 17, ECB member expresses concern over US’s crypto reserve, sources say Russia using crypto to trade oil; and is Donald Trump’s family buying Binance? We bring you the latest crypto…
China’s AI war heats up as Baidu releases DeepSeek rival
Baidu launched its newest artificial intelligence models, Wenxin Big Model 4.5 and Wenxin Big Model X1, intensifying China’s AI battle. The company made the
China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to counter the economic impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
China consumption picks up in relief for economy hit by tariffs
Retail sales increased 4 per cent in January-February from the same period a year earlier. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Korea’s chip exports to China sink as US controls tighten
Chip sales to China including Hong Kong fell 31.8 per cent year on year in February. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China’s Jan-Feb industrial output slows, retail sales growth picks up speed
February, while retail sales growth accelerated slightly in a mixed start for the economy this year as policymakers navigate mounting pressure from U.S. trade tariffs.
China’s exports face major threat as US tariffs rise under Trump’s second term
Business leaders and economists have warned that China’s exports are likely to suffer significantly due to the intensifying tariff conflict with the United States, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA) …
Explained: Farm fire in China-US trade
The Chinese retaliatory tariffs have not been sweeping and across-the-board. But even while selective, they have hit where it hurts the most …
Volkswagen, FAW venture to launch 11 new models tailored for China from 2026
The joint venture of Volkswagen and FAW Group (SASACJ.UL) said on Monday it will launch 11 new Volkswagen and Jetta branded models tailored for the China market from 2026.
Nanshan Aluminium looking to raise up to $358 million in Hong Kong IPO
(Reuters) -China-based Nanshan Aluminium, an affiliate of Malaysia’s Press Metal is seeking to raise up to HK$2.78 billion ($357.7 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to a …
China puts American AI industry on notice yet again with ‘Ernie X1,’ Baidu’s new open-source reasoning model
Chinese tech giant Baidu has released open-source AI models Ernie X1 and Ernie 4.5, intensifying competition with US AI companies.
Why Trump’s trade war with China is bad news for Indian chemical exporters
US President Trump doubled the tariff on all Chinese imports to 20% earlier this month, which could lead to Chinese companies flooding other markets with cheaper products, including chemicals..Indian …
