Volkswagen AG has begun to trim corporate jobs in China as it works to reduce overhead by a target of 20% globally over the next three years.
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VW Targets Job Cuts in China to Lower Costs as Sales Slump
Apple and Huawei’s newest devices are going head-to-head in China. Yet both could struggle in the world’s largest smartphone market
Huawei did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
China halts IPOs of at least 3 major bubble tea chains after shares of rivals plunge, sources say
Bubble tea makers face fierce competition as Chinese consumers tighten their belts in a slowing economy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘We’re watching carefully’ to make sure China doesn’t interfere in U.S. elections, says U.S. ambassador to Beijing
Christiane Amanpour speaks with U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, about the tense diplomatic relations between the two superpowers.
Japan and China reach deal over Fukushima water release and move closer to resolving seafood ban
Japan and China said Friday they have reached a deal toward resolving their disputes over the discharge of treated radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant …
Russia’s Gas Flows to China Will Reach Capacity Ahead of Plan
Russia’s Gazprom PJSC agreed with China National Petroleum Corp. to ramp up gas flows on the Power of Siberia pipeline to maximum capacity by year’s end, ahead of schedule.
China’s Ray Dalio Troubles Are Only Just Beginning
When China lost even Ray Dalio, you know Asia’s biggest economy has got some serious troubles ahead.
Japanese student stabbed near his school in Shenzhen has sadly died as police brief the case: local media
The attacker who stabbed a student from a Japanese school in Shenzhen was found to have a criminal record. The investigation of the stabbing incident revealed that it was an isolated case, and further investigation…
Electric vehicles, beef exports – Cabinet welcomes spin-offs from Ramaphosa’s successful visit to China
Minister Ntshavheni said an agreement was reached for South Africa to provide China with a list of 100 value-added products for China to consider importing from South Africa.
‘Better than Shenzhen’: Johor’s Onn Hafiz Ghazi on Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone
Johor and Shenzhen are cities close to prosperous neighbours in Singapore and Hong Kong respectively. During his speech, he compared the contrasting approaches to connecting the two pairs of cities. In the past four decades,…
Huawei’s $2,800 tri-fold phone hits stores
Huawei and Apple’s latest smartphones go on sale in China on Friday, with the Chinese tech company’s much-anticipated $2,800 tri-foldable phone offered at more than twice the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
China’s last-ditch attempt to revive housing sector may involve easing many strict ‘limitations’
The housing market downturn continues to weigh heavily on China’s economy, with real estate sales and prices continuing to slide in August despite a series of government measures aimed at stabilising …
World Street | S&P 500 at record high, China, BoE keep interest rates steady, and more
Some of the top global developments include US markets ending higher overnight after Fed’s 50 bps rate cut booster, followed by China and Bank of England opting to keep interest rates unchanged …