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Developing | China’s economy remains resilient in April despite sky-high US tariffs

China’s economy mostly remained resilient in April, despite feeling the effects of the astronomical tariffs in effect before last week,…

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US jobs growth likely slowed in April as economy braces for tariff impact, poll shows

US employment growth probably decelerated in April and the jobless rate held steady, illustrating healthy yet moderating labour demand entering…

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Are China’s AI advancements a double-edged sword hanging over already dire job prospects?

Following the emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek, the nation’s rapid AI developments are sending shock waves through…

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China logs 5% GDP growth in 2024 as exports, stimulus provide year-end boost

China has reached its 2024 target for economic growth, recording a 5 per cent increase to its gross domestic product…

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Opinion | China can’t rely on technology as a panacea for economic recovery

Since 2022, China’s economy has been haunted by a weak recovery. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth has fallen below…

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China’s youth-unemployment pressure eases as index falls for third straight month

China’s youth-unemployment pressure showed signs of easing in November as rates declined for the third consecutive month, according to official…

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Breaking | China’s retail sales in November miss estimate at 3.0%

China’s consumption growth slowed in November, as did property investment, while the industrial sector showed limited signs of recovery, underscoring…

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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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Opinion | Japan stock shock shows volatility is back with a vengeance

What is going on? Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proclaims his “new capitalism”, Japanese investors pile into stocks, driving the…

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China’s economy grew by 4.7% in second quarter, lower than expected amid pressures

China’s economic growth underperformed against market expectations in the second quarter. The world’s second-largest economy grew by 4.7 per cent…

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