China’s services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI
New business growth slows, foreign demand declines Business sentiment improves with high expectations for 2026 Companies cut staffing…
Take Five: New Year, same FOMO
Jan 2 (Reuters) – The new year starts with U.S. jobs data, a rebalancing of commodity indexes and…
European factory activity ends 2025 in deeper contraction but Asia shines on improved demand
Euro zone factory activity slipped into deeper contraction in December Asian factory activity rebounds with growth in key…
Baidu’s AI chip arm Kunlunxin files confidentially for Hong Kong listing
Jan 2 (Reuters) – Chinese internet search giant Baidu (9888.HK), opens new tab said on Friday its AI…
China issues guidance to boost grid investment, absorb more new energy power
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China will boost investment in its power grid to build a system that…
China’s LandSpace targets $1 billion IPO in reusable rocket tech push
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China’s rocket startup LandSpace plans to raise 7.5 billion yuan ($1.07 billion) in…
“Zootopia 2” breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film
Dec 31 (Reuters) – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (DIS.N), opens new tab “Zootopia 2” surpassed 2019’s “Frozen 2”…
China’s Xi promises more proactive macro policies in 2026
Item 1 of 3 People stand at an observation deck with a view on office buildings of Beijing’s…
Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
Hong Kong IPO proceeds hit highest since 2021 AI, chip listings lead 2026 IPO pipeline Cornerstones include Alibaba,…
China vows to stabilise grain production, increase soybean oilseed self-sufficiency
BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Chinese officials have vowed to stabilise grain production and increase soybean oilseed production…
Exclusive: Soy trading firms to abandon Amazon protection pact in Brazil
ADM, Bunge, Cargill, Cofco signed 2006 agreement to protect Brazil’s Amazon forest with soy farming moratorium Mato Grosso…
SoftBank has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, source says
Dec 30 (Reuters) – SoftBank Group (9984.T), opens new tab has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI,…