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China’s economy rebounds after steep slump, weak demand, U.S. tensions raise risks
China’s economy rebounds after steep slump, weak demand, U.S. tensions raise risks

China’s economy returned to growth in the second quarter after a deep slump at the start...

China to reopen cinemas next week as virus cases fall
China to reopen cinemas next week as virus cases fall

Most Chinese cinemas will be allowed to reopen next week with social distancing rules following months of coronavirus closures, authorities said on Thursday, as...

IMF chief warns global economy ‘not out of the woods yet’
IMF chief warns global economy ‘not out of the woods yet’

Despite some signs of recovery, the global economy faces continued challenges, including the possibility of a second wave...

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Vaccine hopes trigger rally but false dawn feared

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ASML in the Centre of the Chip War

With a market cap of$240 billion, chipmaker ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company. Its market-leading position comes from its monopoly in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machines which allow chipmakers to make smaller, faster and smarter semiconductors