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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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Regulatory, geopolitical uncertainties cloud M&A activity in China: Deloitte

“Uncertainty is a big word, and [it] has been affecting confidence,” said Stanley Lah, strategy and transactions national leader at…

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Asia-Pacific firms more vigilant about investments amid geopolitics: Deloitte survey

Asia-Pacific companies are monitoring their portfolios more closely than before amid mounting pressures to review underperforming assets, divest noncore businesses…

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