China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
China says it would welcome a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo following the imposition of foreign investment controls by her agency that have stung numerous Chinese companies
2023-08-17 18:48
Why is China not rushing to fix its ailing economy?
By Laurie Chen and Yew Lun Tian BEIJING With China at risk of tipping into prolonged stagnation and
2023-08-17 17:15
China's Xi calls for patience as Communist Party tries to reverse economic slump
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for patience in a speech released as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a deepening economic slump and said the West’s pursuit of material wealth led to “spiritual poverty.”
2023-08-17 15:56
China's government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer's debt struggle
China’s government is trying to reassure jittery homebuyers after a major real estate developer missed a payment on its multibillion-dollar debt, reviving fears about the industry’s shaky finances and their impact on the struggling Chinese economy
2023-08-17 15:19
Chinese asset manager eyes restructuring to ease liquidity crunch amid contagion fears
By Jason Xue and Clare Jim SHANGHAI/HONG KONG Faced with a liquidity crisis, Zhongzhi Enterprise Group will conduct
2023-08-17 15:16
A Nigerian forest and its animals are under threat. Poachers have become rangers to protect both
Omo Forest Reserve, a tropical rainforest in southern Nigeria, faces threats from excessive logging, uncontrolled farming and poaching
2023-08-17 14:27
Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street lower after Fed's notes dent hopes of rate hikes ending
Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower after notes from a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting dented hopes interest rate hikes are finished
2023-08-17 13:25
Biden's approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll shows
President Joe Biden has devoted the past several weeks to talking up the positive impacts of his policies — but his efforts have yet to meaningfully register with the public
2023-08-17 12:23
Hong Kong Stocks on Edge of Bear Market as Contagion Fears Mount
Chinese stocks saw volatile trading as worrying signs mount in all corners of the economy. The Hang Seng
2023-08-17 11:58
Evergrande Unit Says It’s Being Probed by China Watchdog
The mainland China unit of giant developer China Evergrande Group said the country’s securities regulator has built a
2023-08-17 11:27
Hawaiian Utility Sued by Homeowner Over Lahaina Fire
The Hawaiian power company in the crosshairs after wildfires ripped through parts of Maui faces a new lawsuit
2023-08-17 11:22
Judge declines to approve Hyundai/Kia class action settlement, noting weak proposed remedies
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to approve a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit prompted by a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts, saying it fails to provide “fair and adequate” relief to vehicle owners
2023-08-17 10:49