Hong Kong home prices fall due to the ongoing US-China trade war
Home prices in Hong Kong's fell 0.8% in June as investor confidence dropped in the local real estate market...
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BlackRock expects a slow Chinese economy, downgrades global outlook
The asset manager now sees trade and geopolitical frictions as the principal driver of the global economy...
China issues more crude import quotas to bring in 56.85 mn tonnes of oil
China’s total quotas issued for 2019 will go up to 151 million tonnes of crude oil or about 3.02 million barrels per day...
South Korea to invest $854 mn annually to produce micro-chip materials
Korea will develop homegrown materials and equipment used in the production of micro-chips...
Japan’s new rules to regulate smartphone material exports to South Korea
The move follows a growing dispute over South Koreans forced to work for Japanese firms during WW2...
China: An Irresistible Business Partner
Lifestyle apparel brand Kapow Meggings sells globally from distribution centres in UK, USA, Australia and Germany but China was a challenge like none other. Read on to find out how this company managed to transcend cultural and social barriers to build a solid working relationship with one of the most powerful nations in the world...
China announces tax cuts in move to support economy
The country’s cabinet announced new measures towards cost cutting for companies during an escalating trade dispute...
China’s big banks benefit from better margins as slowdown looms
The country’s biggest banks posted stable earnings growth in the second quarter, boosted by tighter liquidity even as the broader sector struggled with government policies...
McDonald’s, Starbucks could take a hit in China due to trade dispute
The two major brands could see a slowdown in sales as China consumers turn to local brands...
China’s July exports to accelerate as US prepares new tariffs
Its surplus with US will shrink marginally but $28.09 bn figure still remains near record highs...