China vows to boost consumption, better balance demand and supply
BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) – China’s cabinet pledged on Friday to boost consumption by better aligning supply with…
Swiss machine maker feels heat from auto sector slowdown, Trump’s tariffs
Swiss machine maker lays off staff after US tariffs Pfiffner already struggling due to car industry woes Weak…
China’s Baidu unveils new AI processors, supercomputing products
Item 1 of 2 People walk near a Baidu logo at the company headquarters in Beijing, China April…
Japan’s wholesale prices rise more than expected on sticky food inflation
TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale prices rose more than expected in October as the cost of…
Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year
BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Chinese companies in the European Union say business conditions in the bloc have…
China to step up policy support for private investment in energy sector
Focus on nuclear, hydropower, and cross-regional power transmission projects Private firms can hold up to 20% in major…
Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution
PM to instruct work on new fiscal target extending several years Takaichi’s focus on growth complicates BOJ’s rate-hike…
China’s internet firms cautiously revive lending as Beijing pushes consumer loans
Internet platforms cautiously resume lending business expansion Regulatory environment normalising after years-long crackdown Beijing seeks to spur consumer…
China’s factory-gate deflation eases in October, consumer prices rise
October consumer prices rise 0.2% from a year earlier Producer price index extends three-year drop but moderates Authorities…
US tariffs likely push Japan into first economic contraction in six quarters: Reuters poll
TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy probably contracted for the first time in six quarters in the…
Dollar weakens amid soft labor US data
Item 1 of 2 Woman holds British Pound banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration…
China’s exports seen slowing in October as front-loading against U.S. tariffs eases: Reuters poll
BEIJING, Nov 6 (Reuters) – China’s export growth probably slowed in October, as overseas orders tapered off following…