Retail sales increased 4 per cent in January-February from the same period a year earlier. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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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.
Spark Study Buddy (Explorer): China teen designs foldable mobile phone
[1] A secondary school student in China has used a 3D printer and parts of an old smartphone to make a vertical foldable mobile phone. The student has received a lot of praise on social…
China’s high-tech path to a greener, brighter future
In the semiconductor industry, for instance, China has intensified efforts to develop home-grown alternatives to foreign chip technology, while major State-led initiatives and investments are …
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.
China’s space tech leap shakes global power dynamics
Chinese technology may revolutionize space flights. The recently patented on-orbit refueling has disrupted the global balance of power and raised particular concern in the USA. What do you need to …
Opinion: Trojan horse at the border: China’s Huawei operates freely in Mexico
Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications firm, has increased its presence in Mexico despite being banned by the U.S. government due to allegations of espionage, racketeering and conspiracy to steal …
China’s political class counts up sci-tech feats and counts on tipping point with US
As state media proclaims China the new heavyweight in scientific research, others warn gaps and weaknesses must be addressed …
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