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Australia poised to seize assets of corrupt Chinese: report
Oct 21, 2014 (AFP)
Australia is poised to help China seize assets from corrupt officials and assist Beijing in extraditing economic fugitives, a report said Tuesday. Corruption ha...
China economic growth falls to five-year low of 7.3%: govt
Oct 21, 2014 (AFP)
China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded in the third quarter at its slowest pace since the depths of the global financial crisis, official data showed Tue...
How Germany and the euro are keeping Europe in recession
Oct 19, 2014 (UPI)
Europe faces yet another recession, and the prospect is shaking global financial markets. To eliminate the persistent threat of collapse, Europe must drop the e...
China overseas investment almost doubles in September: govt
Oct 16, 2014 (AFP)
China's overseas investment almost doubled year-on-year to $9.79 billion in September, the government said Thursday, again exceeding incoming funds even though ...
China September inflation slows to near five-year low
Oct 15, 2014 (AFP)
Inflation in China fell to 1.6 percent in September, the government said Wednesday, below analysts' forecasts and the lowest in the world's second-largest econo...
Son of China's former premier quits investment bank
Oct 14, 2014 (AFP)
The son of China's former premier Zhu Rongji has resigned as head of the country's top investment bank China International Capital Corp (CICC), the company said...
China exports and imports surge ahead of expectations
Oct 13, 2014 (AFP)
China's exports and imports both rose more than expected in September, Customs data showed Monday in a positive signal for the world's second-largest economy, b...
China's economic rise challenges IMF
Oct 12, 2014 (AFP)
The International Monetary Fund was launched in 1944 with the world's new superpower, the United States, in position as the key force and shareholder in the glo...
No need for big stimulus in China: PBOC economist
Oct 11, 2014 (AFP)
China's slowing economy does not need any big stimulus, because the jobs market continues to be strong, the Chinese central bank's chief economist said Saturday...
Microsoft CEO gaffe fuels debate on women in tech
Oct 10, 2014 (AFP)
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella's gaffe over women, pay raises and karma comes as the US tech industry is facing up to questions over diversity and gend...
IMF keeps China growth forecast at 7.4%, warns of 'near-term risks'
Oct 07, 2014 (AFP)
The International Monetary Fund left its forecast for China's economic growth this year unchanged at 7.4 percent Tuesday but warned the world's second-largest e...
World Bank cuts China, East Asia growth forecasts
Oct 06, 2014 (AFP)
The World Bank on Monday trimmed its growth forecasts for developing East Asian economies this year and next, as China's economic expansion loses momentum and p...
Indonesian graft busters launch anti-corruption app
Oct 02, 2014 (AFP)
Indonesia's powerful anti-graft agency said Thursday it had launched a mobile app packed with graphics and games to educate the public and officials about bribe...
'Umbrella Revolution' risks cold shower for HK business
Oct 01, 2014 (AFP)
The "umbrella revolution" is starting to weigh on Hong Kong's domestic economy as protests escalate but the real concern is over the city's status as an interna...
China manufacturing growth stalls in September: govt
Oct 01, 2014 (AFP)
Chinese manufacturing growth stalled in September, data showed Wednesday, as a sluggish property market complicates leaders' attempts to address a slowdown in t...
China September PMI misses estimate: HSBC
Sep 30, 2014 (AFP)
China's manufacturing activity came in below initial expectations in September, HSBC said Tuesday, adding to pressure on Beijing to address slowing growth in th...
Vietnam's growth accelerates despite anti-China riots
Sep 29, 2014 (AFP)
Vietnam's economy grew at its fastest rate for three years in the first nine months of 2014, government figures showed Monday, despite deadly anti-China riots t...
Modi election points to India economy 'turnaround': ADB
Sep 25, 2014 (AFP)
India's economy shows promise of a "turnaround" following Narendra Modi's election, while Asian markets will likely ride out the effects of further stimulus tap...
China manufacturing gauge picks up in September: HSBC
Sep 23, 2014 (AFP)
China's manufacturing sector saw a surprise pick-up in September, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday, but economists warned a slowdown in the key property ...
Record-breaking year for contemporary art
Sep 23, 2014 (AFP)
The contemporary art market experienced a record-breaking year in 2013/14, smashing through the $2 billion mark for the first time, according to new figures rel...
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