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China deepens probe into Meta’s landmark US$2 billion buyout of Singapore-based Manus
Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 11:11 AMBEIJING is deepening an investigation into Meta Platforms’ US$2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus, raising the risk that...
TikTok has finalized its U.S. joint venture, ending saga over its fate
The long and winding road over the fate of TikTok — the enormously popular social video platform that has been a force in American youth culture and entertainment —...
Nvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks shipments, FT reports
SUPPLIERS of parts for Nvidia’s H200 have paused production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, the Financial Times reported...
Porsche sales slump most in 16 years on poor China demand
Its sales are down 26% as the nation’s economic slowdown hit consumers across all income brackets[BERLIN] Porsche’s deliveries fell 10 per cent last year, following weak demand for electric...
Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China
China’s antitrust regulator is likely to be concerned about a combined entity’s concentration in copper production and marketing[BEIJING/MELBOURNE] The proposed tie-up between Rio Tinto and Glencore could require asset...
China clamps down on high-speed traders, removing servers
The move shows that officials are focused on levelling the playing field for investors and ensuring market stability[SHANGHAI] China is pulling the plug on a key advantage held by...
China brokers rebuild ranks, raise pay on dealmaking return
CHINA’S biggest securities firms are back on the offensive after taking a battering over the past few years.Investment banking divisions of major brokerages, including Citic Securities, Huatai Securities and...
Can Nvidia repeat its record-breaking year?
Chipmaker Nvidia had a record-setting year in 2025, becoming the world’s most valuable company as the frenzy around artificial intelligence propelled its rise to the top.Now the Santa Clara...
