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Trade, submarines feature at ASEAN talks in Australia

Mar 05, 2024 (AFP)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the funding as leaders from the 10-nation ASEAN forum met in Melbourne for a three-day summit. "The government I lead ...

China says hopes relations improve 'no matter who' wins US election

Mar 04, 2024 (AFP)

Beijing and Washington have clashed in recent years on flashpoint issues from technology and trade to human rights, as well as over Taiwan and competing claims ...

China's economy of 'great concern' as annual political meeting to kick off

Mar 04, 2024 (AFP)

Armed police and public security workers are ubiquitous on Beijing streets as thousands of delegates arrive for the beginning of the annual "Two Sessions" gathe...

Climate and China loom over ASEAN talks in Australia

Mar 03, 2024 (AFP)

Climate change looms large on the agenda as leaders from the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) jet into Melbourne for a "special summit" ...

China's economy of 'great concern' at annual political meetings: spokesman

Mar 03, 2024 (AFP)

Thousands of delegates from across the country will convene in Beijing on Monday for the start of the ruling Communist Party's yearly conclave, known as the "Tw...

'Game-changing' tech fuels US relook at China data risks

Mar 03, 2024 (AFP)

In the past week alone, President Joe Biden took steps expanding Washington's national security toolkit, sounding the alarm on possible risks from Chinese vehic...

Asian markets mostly up after US gains

Mar 01, 2024 (AFP)

While AI optimism helped buoy trading in New York, global markets diverged over questions about when the Fed may begin cutting interest rates. Fresh personal co...

US lawmaker flags surge in tax-free imports on China concerns

Mar 01, 2024 (AFP)

Both platforms, known for selling items at low prices, have been said to use a rule that allows products to enter the country duty-free, via shipments valued at...

China factory output shrinks for fifth straight month

Mar 01, 2024 (AFP)

The purchasing managers' index (PMI) -- a key measure of factory output -- came in at 49.1 percent in February, according to China's National Bureau of Statisti...

Security, economy in focus at key China meetings

Mar 01, 2024 (AFP)

From a protracted property crisis to waning domestic spending, China's lawmakers face a litany of challenges as they hold their "Two Sessions". The meetings are...

Asian markets rise ahead of US inflation data

Feb 29, 2024 (AFP)

Investors are awaiting the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's most-watched inflation indicator, which ...

Asian shares fall ahead of Fed comments

Feb 28, 2024 (AFP)

Global equities mostly rose Tuesday, despite data showing pessimism among consumers in the United States and Germany. The Conference Board reported a larger-tha...

Hong Kong scraps property taxes; as Country Garden faces winding-up petition

Feb 28, 2024 (AFP)

The finance hub's economy was initially buoyed by China's post-pandemic reopening but recovery has since slowed and residential property prices are at a multi-y...

Asian shares muted ahead of Fed comments

Feb 28, 2024 (AFP)

Global equities mostly rose Tuesday, despite data showing pessimism among consumers in the United States and Germany. The Conference Board reported a larger-tha...

UK govt meets with Shein boss over possible London flotation: Sky News

Feb 27, 2024 (AFP)

Finance minister Jeremy Hunt met Donald Tang, Shein's executive chairman, earlier this month "as part of efforts to convince it to list in the UK," the broadcas...

Asian markets muted as traders await fresh data for rate clues

Feb 27, 2024 (AFP)

Last week's rallies -- including an all-time record close for Tokyo's benchmark index -- were fuelled by solid earnings from US chip titan Nvidia, a bellwether ...

French, Asian shipping giants extend alliance

Feb 27, 2024 (AFP)

CMA CGM, the world's third biggest shipping company, said the Ocean Alliance, in place since 2017, enables its members to provide fast transit times and a broad...

Asian markets mostly lower on profit-taking after tech surge

Feb 26, 2024 (AFP)

Investors are turning to profit-taking as last week's mega market rally -- fuelled by stellar results from US technology titan Nvidia -- loses steam, analysts s...

US-China economic flashpoints at a glance

Feb 25, 2024 (AFP)

What's behind these concerns? - American debt - Republicans in particular are worried about this issue, concerned that China holds too much American debt. The f...

Dior postpones Hong Kong fashion show: govt

Feb 24, 2024 (AFP)

Hong Kong is courting top international celebrities and brands in the hope of rebooting its reputation, which had been battered by years of social unrest and st...