China's economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the year before but still hitting Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth
Asia-Pacific markets mixed as investors digested China's weak PMI data; eyes on Fed decision
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed on Monday, dampened by disappointing PMI data from China. Investors also remain cautious about the potential impact of Trump’s tariff policies, with attention also on the Federal Reserve’s decision this week.
This Hong Kong Newspaper Seller Is Preparing for a Yuan Crash
Currency traders looking for their next big idea could do worse than talk to Wong, who runs a news stand in Hong Kong’s Central District.Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the Street?
China’s economy grows more than expected. But fears of Trump tariffs loom
China and Hong Kong stocks tumble on Trump's tariff threats
Trump gave Beijing a one-day break before saying he could hit China with tariffs starting in February
European fintech firms eyeing Hong Kong as Asia base, Paul Chan says
Finance minister has wrapped up Davos trip, says leading fintech players showing interest in expanding to Hong Kong.
China Vanke's Hong Kong shares drop 8% after report of CEO detention
The Hong Kong-listed shares of property developer China Vanke plunged more than 8% on Friday after state media reported that authorities had detained its chief executive. A Shenzhen government task force has stepped in to oversee operations at the state-backed developer,
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Hong Kong leader says new Trump presidency ‘good start’ for US-China relations, warns against ‘interference’
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee also said Donald Trump's second presidency marks a “good start” for US-China relations.
China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century
Beijing hit its GDP growth target of 5 percent in 2024, according to its statistics bureau—but deflationary pressures remain.
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Hong Kong and Indonesia strengthen ties, expand megalopolis of the East
To promote business collaboration and bilateral cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Indonesia, Mr Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, visited Indonesia from January 8 – 10.
Hong Kong to join LME warehouse network to serve China's appetite for metals
The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday added Hong Kong as one of its global warehouse locations to meet growing demand for the physical exchange of metals between mainland China and the rest of the world,
Launch Hong Kong’s first drone economy projects in first quarter, alliance urges
Alliance backs 21 proposals out of 72 submitted to government to get new industry off the ground, including using drones to deliver medicine.
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Yum China to consider quarterly dividend
The decision, if approved, will be adopted by board resolution and disclosed promptly. Yum China Holdings, Inc. has announced that its board of directors will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend during an upcoming meeting.