China’s economy grew by 4.8 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, beating analysts’ expectations for a 4.4-percent growth, while its consumption, real estate, and export were hit hard in …
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China ready to enhance economic, trade cooperation with Norway
In a phone conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Li said China is willing to increase the import of high-quality agricultural and fish products from Norway. China would like to …
How Big of an Impact Are Pandemic Closures in China Having on Starbucks?
When Starbucks announces earnings, investors hope the impact of lockdowns on the business will be minimal. Let’s look at its potential impact. As of Jan. 2, Starbucks boasted 34,317 locations …
China signals easing of tech squeeze in bid to lift economy
China signalled an easing of its crackdown on the once-freewheeling … about the current regulatory environment and encourage them to continue to develop their business, one source told Reuters.
China’s efforts to address domestic problems can lead to global challenges
China exports and imports a vast amount of goods. When it decides to make changes to those exports and imports, it can affect the health of industries and entire economies. “Marketplace Morning Report …
Arm finally ousts China CEO to clear way for IPO
After SoftBank pulled the plug on the sale of Arm to Nvidia in February, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son expressed the intent to take the company through an IPO. By regaining control of the company, Arm…
Traders deploy costlier smaller tankers to move displaced Russian oil to China
A very large crude carrier (VLCC), capable of taking 2 million barrels, was the norm for shipping Urals oil to China before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The demand for smaller tankers highlights the …
Inside China: Local designers talk delays, uncertainty and slumping orders
To receive the Vogue Business China Edit, sign up here. The resurgence of Covid-19 since March in Shanghai has thrown China’s fashion industry into disarray. Shanghai Fashion Week was postponed, with …
Coal market calm as China’s import tax cut looms
News that China has decided to temporarily suspend coal import tariffs from May 1 to ensure energy security is having little supply-side impact on the market, according to Chinese industry sources on …
ARM Holdings IPO is back on after rogue China boss removed
After NVIDIA pulled out of its US$40bn takeover bid, Softbank had been unwilling to pursue an IPO while its 49% owned Chinese joint venture remained in flux after its chief executive Alan Wu was fired…
The top smartphone brand in China is completely unexpected
Huawei was forced to sell Honor back in November 2020 due to US sanctions, making it an independent brand in the process. Now, over a year after Honor gained independence, the company has reportedly …
Is China Juicing GDP Data? Economists Can’t Help But Wonder
Even by these standards, though, China’s reported GDP acceleration to 4.8% in the … Jack Ma has been largely out of public view since regulators started to clamp down on his business empire in …
Fonterra says China dairy imports dropped 29 per cent in March
Covid-related port congestion and supply chain delays helped drive China’s imports of Fonterra dairy products down sharply in March, the co-op said in a global market update. It said China’s import …