China markets rise after private survey shows Chinese factory activity grew; HSBC shares up 5%
China's Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for July stood at 50.4.
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Chinese companies flock to Switzerland to raise money with new stock listings
Chinese companies looking to raise cash overseas have turned to Switzerland — and gotten speedy regulator approval to do so, according to Baker McKenzie.
House passes bill to boost U.S. chip production and China competition, sending it to Biden
The Chips and Science Act includes more than $52 billion in funding for U.S. companies producing computer chips, among other provisions.
China is one small step closer to getting alternative iron ore supply from Simandou
The development of one of the world's largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposits in Guinea has edged one step forward after miners struck a deal.
Apple's iPhones held up surprisingly well in China even as the country faced Covid lockdowns
Apple held up relatively well in the June quarter in China despite a 10% slump in the smartphone market as the iPhone 13 continued to attract users.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng drops more than 2% with tech stocks under pressure; yen strengthens
Hang Seng heavyweights Alibaba and Meituan dropped more than 5% each.
New Zealand had one of the world's strictest Covid lockdowns. Now its borders are fully reopening
After more than two years, New Zealand is lifting its strict border controls and is set to welcome back all international travelers on Sunday.
Samsung aims for foldable phone sales to overtake those of its now-dead but very popular Note devices
Samsung wants to push sales of its folding handsets to boost the profitability of its mobile division which has been hit by rising costs and waning demand.
Asia-Pacific markets are mostly higher after the Fed hikes rates
Shares in the Asia-Pacific region were mostly higher on Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates by 75 basis points.
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund warns of 'profound uncertainties' as inflation rises
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC reported stable returns for the year but warned of uncertainties amid inflation worries, pandemic risks and geopolitical challenges.
Scientists identify likely cause of mysterious children's liver disease
Scientists in the U.K. say they have identified the likely cause of a recent outbreak of mysterious liver disease afflicting young children around the world.
Property stocks drop as Hong Kong shares slip in mixed Asia trade; Australia's inflation rises
Real estate stocks in Hong Kong dropped as Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday. Investors also looked forward to the Fed's policy decision.
Homeowners in Singapore could soon feel the pinch from rising mortgage rates
Homeowners in Singapore are starting to tighten their belts as they will soon face higher mortgages, thanks to rising interest rates.
This map shows the massive gas pipeline that Russia and China are building
China and Russia are in the final stages of building a pipeline that can send gas from Siberia to Shanghai.
IMF slashes global GDP forecast as economic outlook grows 'gloomy and more uncertain'
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its global growth projections for 2022 and 2023, dubbing the world's economic outlook "gloomy and more uncertain."
Ant Group execs step down as Alibaba partners as China's regulatory scrutiny pushes firms to seek distance
Ant Group is an affiliate of Alibaba in which the e-commerce giant owns 33%. But the fintech giant has been looking to distance itself since its halted IPO.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng up 1% as Asia indexes mostly rise; South Korea GDP beats estimates
South Korea's economy grew 0.7% in the second quarter compared with the first quarter of 2022, according to estimates released by the Bank of Korea.
Intel plans to make chips for Taiwan’s MediaTek to keep up with Asian manufacturing rivals
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has made revitalizing the foundry business a key priority to catch up with and break the dominance of Asian rivals TSMC and Samsung.
Can China's economy avoid a Japan-style stagnation? Here's what economists think
Several economists expect that China will avoid a Japan-style stagnation — if the right policies take effect.
Monkeypox could spread well beyond communities of gay and bisexual men, WHO says
The World Health Organization on Monday cautioned against complacency in the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak.
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