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Healthcare and tech to drive Asia-Pacific private equity deals amid slower growth: survey

Asia-Pacific private equity managers are more upbeat on the deal outlook, expecting stronger returns and fewer geopolitical risks than their…

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Beijing-Tokyo diplomatic feud dims Japan’s allure for Chinese wealth and talent

Some of China’s affluent middle class is unwinding bets on Japan, cashing out in real estate and shelving migration plans…

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Opinion | How China could solve its consumption conundrum

China’s most effective tool to revive consumption may be the simplest: a one-off distribution of 3,000 yuan (US$424) per person…

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Tech firms lead Hong Kong stock advance as rate cut this month is ‘locked in’

Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by technology heavyweights, as growing conviction about a US interest-rate cut this month…

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Explainer | What’s next for China’s economy in 2026 – and how it plans to tackle challenges

After a turbulent year marked by the trade war and domestic headwinds, China will head into 2026 cautiously as it…

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China’s central bank vows to stamp out ‘illegal activities’ like trading in stablecoins

Beijing has reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies, warning of a resurgence in speculative trading and vowing to stamp…

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Why do Chinese consumers feel Japanese products are no longer worth boycotting?

During past flare-ups in diplomatic tensions between China and Japan, Chinese consumers spontaneously boycotted Japanese goods. Part of the reason…

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As I see it | China’s extended property slump was always expected

History does not repeat itself, as the saying goes, but it often rhymes. That very much depends on the kind…

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Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples

As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across the beverage…

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What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts say Beijing faces a balancing act

Beijing is expected to calibrate its response to Japan with caution, weighing potential punitive measures against the risk of economic…

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