CHINA brands dominated the debuts at the Singapore Motorshow 2025 on Thursday (Jan 9), whether in terms of first-time entrants or new models. Read more at The Business Times.
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China Makes More Cars Than It Needs. Now, It’s Shakeout Time.
An “elimination round” is likely to cull weaker players in a market dominated by EVs and plug-in hybrids. Among the early losers are foreign brands.
China’s Country Garden proposes deal to restructure $10.3 bln offshore debt
Chinese property developer Country Garden on Thursday proposed a deal to restructure offshore debt worth $10.3 billion, providing its creditors multiple options including converting debt into cash and …
Shein aims for London IPO by mid-year, sources say
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is aiming to list in London in the first half of the year, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, assuming it gains regulatory approvals for …
INTERNATIONAL VIEW – China’s stinky-fruit boom is creating big profits – sometimes for unscrupulous traders
A run on the strong-smelling durian fruit from Southeast Asia is bringing new prosperity to the Thai province of Chanthaburi. But Chinese buyers are trying to squeeze the local farmers.
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that …
China car sales maintain growth pace in 2024, EV and hybrid sales hit record
China’s car sales maintained their growth pace in 2024 as sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in the world’s largest auto market hit a record high amid a brutal price war and with …
HMPV virus – latest: US monitoring China cases as Bali steps up checks on flights from the country
US monitoring China cases as Bali steps up checks on flights from the country – Authorities in Bali have asked nationals from China and Malaysia to fill out a health pass three days before their…
China’s car sales extend gains in Dec
China’s car sales in December rose 12.2% from a year earlier, the fourth consecutive monthly gain, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Thursday.
China: AI powers Chinese tech hub Shenzhen’s smart city transformation
AI powers Chinese tech hub Shenzhen’s smart city transformation (Voice_over) When AI is part of a city’s infrastructure, even a simple streetlamp can see, hear, and think. Along this stretch of …
Beijing is subsidizing everything from microwaves to dishwashers to get people to spend more money
China broadened a home appliance subsidy program just as inflation data showed continued weak consumer demand.
Saudi crude oil supply to China set to fall in Feb vs Jan, sources say
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil supply to China is set to decline in February from the prior month, trade sources said on Thursday, after the kingdom hiked its official selling prices to Asia for the first…
China bets on kitchen appliances to help boost economy
China’s top economic planning body has said the schemes, which were launched in March, have already produced “visible effects”. According to the country’s Ministry of Commerce, the policies have …
