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Macroscope | A world economy on the brink could use some win-win cooperation

The global economy is like a vehicle hurtling towards the edge of a cliff, with US President Donald Trump asleep…

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Fifth time lucky? Chinese restaurant chain Green Tea makes another Hong Kong IPO attempt

Mainland Chinese restaurant chain Green Tea Group has received approval from the Hong Kong stock exchange for an initial public…

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China’s fruit lovers relish the taste of ‘cherry freedom’ as prices plunge

Lunar New Year, arguably China’s biggest annual holiday, can be seen as a barometer for the country’s economy. As more…

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People like Musk ‘important bridges’ in ties: former AmCham China head Roberta Lipson

American business leaders with “significant” investments in both the US and China – such as Elon Musk – can serve…

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Alibaba sells hypermarket operator Sun Art for US$1.7 billion to refocus on e-commerce

The deal between Alibaba and Chinese private-equity firm DCP Capital was reached on the last day of 2024, involving the…

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Hong Kong’s Community Chest feels the pinch as cracks in economy, markets hit donations

It is the season to give as the year-end festivities approach. But cracks in the economy in recent years have…

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China’s bull run on bonds triggers fresh warning from central bank amid record-low yields

With the yields of Chinese government bonds slipping to record lows, China’s central bank has issued a stern warning to…

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China’s food delivery platforms enforce breaks for riders clocking more gig economy hours

China’s two major on-demand delivery service providers, Meituan and Ele.me, have introduced new features that alert or forcibly log out…

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Opinion | A US$1 trillion property bailout is the last thing China’s economy needs

But there is a natural bottom to the economic slowdown. As households spend less on property, they can eventually spend…

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China’s countryside calls to city-dwellers: settle in, relax and revitalise rural regions

His salary, of course, took a hit. But he was still pulling in 5,000 yuan a month. And while he…

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