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China’s senior-care sector: promising job growth clashes with young workers’ reluctance

As China rapidly ages, the senior-care sector is poised to become a significant source of job creation. Yet, enthusiasm among…

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Record 3.7 million approved for China’s civil service exam in race for ‘iron rice bowl’

About 3.7 million candidates have been approved to take China’s coming national public service exam, according to official figures –…

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China’s youth jobless rate falls slightly but remains high after record graduation season

China’s urban youth unemployment rate edged lower last month but remained at a concerning level amid ongoing struggles for many…

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China’s gold fever: record prices and see-saw sentiment – do consumers buy, sell or hold?

With gold prices dancing near a never-before-seen US$3,900 an ounce, Chinese investors and consumers are finding themselves caught up in…

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China’s Henan province merges 82 rural banks in new step to shore up financial stability

Authorities in Henan province, central China, have approved the merger of 82 small rural financial institutions into a single regional…

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China kicks off hunt for rare quartz, with hi-tech aspirations, self-sufficiency in mind

Discoveries of rare and valuable mineral resources, while often making instant headlines, tend to take years to pay off –…

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Diamonds are plunging in value around the world. Is China to blame?

Not all newlyweds in China can afford a name-brand, natural diamond in today’s tough economy. But many no longer want…

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Malaysia starts ‘luxury’ durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market

Malaysia’s first shipment of fresh durian to the giant China market has arrived, vying for demand from eager consumers who…

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China’s cash-strapped small banks face limitatons amid shake-up, no one-size-fits-all fix

The reorganisation is intended to “coordinate and clear non-performing assets under small and medium-sized banks, clean up problem shareholders, and…

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Tech

Foxconn factories in China on hiring spree ahead of Apple’s AI-compatible iPhone 16 launch

Contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn is ramping up hiring in the world’s biggest iPhone plant in Zhengzhou, capital of central Henan…

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