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ELAINE KURTENBACH

ELAINE KURTENBACH

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China names a new stock regulator and reports new developer financing in a bid to soothe markets

Shares have risen in China after Beijing ousted its top stock market regulator and announced more funding for hard-strapped property developers

China names a new stock regulator and reports new developer financing in a bid to soothe markets
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Chinese technology company lashes back at US claims it has ties to military

A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles has threatened to sue the U.S. government after it was included in a list of companies the Pentagon says have links to the Chinese military

Chinese technology company lashes back at US claims it has ties to military
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Stock market today: Asian markets mixed, with most closed for holidays, after S&P 500 tops 5,000

Asian shares are mixed with most regional markets closed for holidays

Stock market today: Asian markets mixed, with most closed for holidays, after S&P 500 tops 5,000
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Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's rebound

Shares are higher in Asia after Wall Street stocks recovered much of their sharp losses from a day before

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's rebound
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally as Japan's Nikkei nears a record high

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index coming close to its record set 35 year ago

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street rally as Japan's Nikkei nears a record high
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as Chinese markets reopen after Lunar New Year

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Chinese markets reopened from a long Lunar New Year holiday

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as Chinese markets reopen after Lunar New Year
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China cuts key interest rate in latest move to boost its ailing property sector

China's central bank has announced it cut its five-year loan prime rate while leaving its one-year rate unchanged

China cuts key interest rate in latest move to boost its ailing property sector
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surges to all time high, near 39,000

Japan's Nikkei 225 share benchmark has surged to an all-time high, bypassing its previous record set in December 1989 on heavy buying by global investors

Stock market today: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 surges to all time high, near 39,000
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Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record and surges to an all-time high

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has surged past the record it set in 1989 before its financial bubble burst, ushering in an era of faltering growth

Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record and surges to an all-time high
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Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall St edges back from recent highs

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall St edges back from recent highs
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slips lower and bitcoin bounces higher

Shares are mixed in Asia after a lackluster day on Wall Street, where selling of technology stocks pulled benchmarks lower

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slips lower and bitcoin bounces higher
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China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage property market as annual congress convenes

China's efforts to restore confidence and rev up the economy will top the agenda during this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature

China seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage property market as annual congress convenes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024

Shares are mixed in Asia after China's premier said the country's target for economic growth this year is around 5%, in line with expectations

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as China unveils 5% economic growth target for 2024
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China's plans for 2024 prioritize technology, offer scant comfort for businesses and investors

China's blueprint for its economy in 2024 is replete with goals and promises, but it's also notable for not spelling out specific moves to attain long-promised reforms that foreign businesses and investors have been hoping for

China's plans for 2024 prioritize technology, offer scant comfort for businesses and investors
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights on latest technology, upgrading factories

Top Chinese financial officials have outlined details of the ruling Communist Party's plans for the year, saying a 5% target for economic growth is within reach after a strong start to the year

China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights on latest technology, upgrading factories
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower, Japan's Nikkei 225 falls 2.5%

Asian shares are mostly lower after Wall Street's huge rally faltered last week

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower, Japan's Nikkei 225 falls 2.5%
Asia|News|World

China's congress ending with unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness

China's national congress is wrapping up its annual session with the usual show of near-unanimous support for the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the year

China's congress ending with unity behind Xi's vision for national greatness
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of a US report on inflation

Shares are mostly higher in Asia ahead of a report on inflation in the U.S. that could sway the Federal Reserve's timing on cutting interest rates

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher ahead of a US report on inflation
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Stock market today: Asian markets retreat after data dash hopes that a US rate cut is imminent

Asian markets have retreated after a mixed batch of data on the U.S. economy dashed hopes that easier interest rates are coming soon

Stock market today: Asian markets retreat after data dash hopes that a US rate cut is imminent
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for 1st time in 17 years

Shares are mixed in Asia after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding negative rate policy

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for 1st time in 17 years
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says

A report by a European business group says that uncertainty and “draconian regulations” have drastically raised risks for foreign businesses in China

Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says
News|World

Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy

Vietnam's president has resigned as the ruling communist party in the latest episode of a “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign

Vietnam's president resigns in latest twist of anti-graft campaign shaking its fast-growing economy
Asia|Business|Finance

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after another Wall Street record day

Stocks are mixed in Asia after Wall Street tapped fresh records, led by big gains in chipmakers

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after another Wall Street record day
Asia|Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok

Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at the Bangkok International Motor Show

Chinese EV makers challenging market leaders at auto show in Bangkok
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street retreats from all-time highs

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slipped a bit further from its record highs

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street retreats from all-time highs

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