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The latest halt in the global risk rally comes on the back of data pointing to lingering inflationary pressures across major economies
The news comes amid one of the worst H5N1 outbreaks in the recent years, with bird flu detected in poultry farms in 48 states and dairy herds in nine states.
A record number of global funds have been issued under the Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) programme amid high demand for foreign assets
US electric vehicle maker plans to register the latest software and may sell it as a monthly subscription to users of its cars in China...
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After Chips, China to Pour Millions Into Solid-State Batteries30 May 2024
Solid-state batteries hold the promise of improved safety, a longer lifespan and faster charging compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries, but mass adoption remains some way off...
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After Much Planning, China’s EV Makers Set to Storm Europe30 May 2024
Chinese carmakers' tactics to break into Europe include making cars in the EU, sponsoring events to raise brand awareness, setting up dealership networks, plus service-and-repair operations...
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US Warns China of Sanctions: ‘Helping Russia Threatens Europe’30 May 2024
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said there was an urgent need for NATO nations to send a message to China over its actions "destabilizing the heart of Europe"...
Putin will attend an event marking 75 years of bilateral ties. He is due to meet Premier Li Qiang to discuss economic cooperation, and will also visit Harbin, a city with strong ties to Russia...
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20 China Firms Among 300 Sanctioned by US Over Russian War02 May 2024
US Treasury and State Departments impose curbs on nearly 300 suppliers in Russia, China and a range of other nations for supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine...
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Russians Get Chinese Help to Make Citroen EVs at Stellantis Plant15 Feb 2024
Late last year a Russian firm imported car kits to assemble Citroёn C5 models at an old plant still owned by Stellantis; they came from China's Dongfeng Motor Group...
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EU Looking to Sanction Chinese, India, HK Firms Over Russia Ties13 Feb 2024
European MPs plan to sanction three Chinese companies, plus businesses in India, Hong Kong and other countries in a bid to curb the supply of parts used in weapons and drones in Russia's war on Ukraine...
Experts raised concerns about the Wuhan lab during an accreditation process - concerns that were amplified after the Covid-19 pandemic spread from the same city...
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Chinese Censors Block ‘Wealth Flaunting’ on Social Media – NBC30 May 2024
People known for displaying luxurious lifestyles have disappeared from social media sites in China recently amid a clampdown on "conspicuous displays of wealth"...
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BYD Promises Driving Range of Over 2000km With New Hybrid Tech29 May 2024
Plug-in hybrids priced from 79,800 yuan ($11,014) have made up the bulk of BYD's sales in the past three years...
Stronger than expected consumer confidence data pushed US government bond yields to a near four-week peak, lifting their global counterparts...
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As Indian Polls Near End, Investors Prepare For All Outcomes27 May 2024
While until a few months ago incumbent PM Modi seemed sure to win a large majority, voter fatigue and a resurgent opposition may spring a surprise on investors...
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India And China Blocking ‘Pillar 1’ Global Tax Deal, Yellen Says25 May 2024
US Treasury Secretary says India is refusing to 'engage' on talks on a global deal about taxes on US-based digital giants, while China has been 'absent' in push for OECD corporate tax agreement...
Days after meeting the Chinese PM, Samsung boss Jay Y Lee faces the threat of the group's first-ever walkout over demands for better pay and conditions...
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China Welcomes ‘New Beginning’ Of Ties with Korea, Japan28 May 2024
Chinese premier met South Korea's Yoon and Japan's Kishida in Seoul in a push to revitalise ties, plus talks on a three-party free-trade deal...
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North Korean Rocket Carrying Satellite Explodes After Launch28 May 2024
Bid by Pyongyang to launch a second spy satellite on Monday night fails, when a newly developed liquid fuel rocket motor exploded over the Yellow Sea...
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