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Investors were waiting on big policy moves to emerge out of China’s annual national congress and signs from the US on a rate cuts timetable
Analysts say there are contradictions and gaps in government plan to boost consumption while curbing debt and overcapacity that undermine confidence in the Beijing's ability to keep growth around 5%
QDII fund units jumped 50% year-on-year to a record high in January amid 'insane' demand. The scramble for offshore assets is putting pressure on China's capital account and currency
Both firms have seen their market shares squeezed by local rivals such as smartphone-maker Huawei and electric vehicle giant BYD, while a larger economic slowdown shadows China
Hong Kong’s benchmark slumped, dragging indexes across the region down with it, while Tokyo’s main bourse took a breather
Government work report says it wants to mobilize resources to raise China's capacity for innovation to help it to become self-sufficient in emerging technologies
The chairman of Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt said over-investment in the industry had led to "severe overcapacity" and caused "significant declines" in industry utilisation
The advisory comes after India's top tech minister lambasted Google's Gemini AI tool for a response that said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of implementing "fascist" policies
The EU is looking more aid for solar manufacturers, and auctions and support for panels with high environmental and labour standards, which could give EU manufacturers an edge
Tokyo’s main benchmark continued its unassailable rise while China and Hong Kong crept ahead on stimulus hopes
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