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For China, ‘pivotal’ 2025 will put economic choices to the test: Asia Society report

Heightened geopolitical tensions and economic decoupling, underpinned by technological and inflationary concerns, will increase “downward pressure” on China’s exports while…

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1 in 6 Hongkongers are eyeing home purchase in next 5 years: HSBC survey

One in six Hongkongers is considering purchasing a home in the next five years and a third of those prospective…

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China and Japan seek to repair fraught ties as crises mount in chaotic world

China and Japan need to move past their political disputes and strengthen economic ties to deal with an increasingly chaotic…

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Hong Kong stocks fall from 3-week high as China-US tensions suppress risk appetite

Hong Kong stocks retreated from a three-week high as heightened geopolitical tensions dented investors’ risk appetite. The Hang Seng Index…

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Hong Kong property deals hit 7-month high, but December slowdown looms

Property transactions in Hong Kong rose to a seven-month high in November, though they are likely cool this month as…

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China’s economic pressures create ‘ongoing concerns’ for British firms as hardships grow

British companies operating in China have seen the business environment grow tougher for a fifth consecutive year, according to a…

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Hong Kong to boost financial reforms to aid Chinese firms, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong plans more financial reforms to aid mainland Chinese companies facing investment and funding challenges in Western markets, the…

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IBM lay-offs at China R&D teams send shock waves across local tech community

Chinese employees at US computing giant IBM, once considered a cradle of mainland engineers, have expressed dismay over a terse…

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China’s AI start-ups have ‘no choice’ but to explore overseas markets despite challenges

“Right now, the entire AI industry is shaped by two ends- the US and China.” Its booming AI industry, prompted…

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Robotaxi start-up WeRide delays US IPO days before Chinese approval expires

Chinese autonomous driving start-up WeRide has postponed its US initial public offering (IPO), citing the need for additional time to…

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