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China new loans hit 15-year low in July, more policy steps expected
CHINA’S bank lending tumbled more than expected in July, hitting the lowest in nearly 15 years, dragged down by tepid credit demand and seasonal factors and raising expectations that...
China’s Harvest Fund chairman under investigation steps down
HARVEST Fund Management, one of China’s largest asset managers, said on Friday (Aug 9) chairman Zhao Xuejun had resigned and is cooperating with authorities regarding an investigation pertaining to...
Samsung union steps up pressure over pay with three-day strike
SAMSUNG Electronics workers are expected to walk off assembly lines on Monday (Jul 8), beginning the biggest organised labour action in the South Korean conglomerate’s half-century history.The largest union...
China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect
CHINA announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday (Jul 5), ramping up tensions on the same day the European Commission’s provisional tariffs...
Tom Cruise Steps Out With His and Nicole Kidman’s Son Connor for Rare Outing in London – E! Online
Tom Cruise's latest mission? A helicopter ride with his son. The Mission: Impossible star and Connor Cruise touched down at a heliport in London on June 28. For their...
South Korea, Japan vow to take steps to defend their currencies
Their Finance Ministers will continue to take appropriate actions against excess volatility and disorderly movements in exchange ratesFinance ministers of South Korea and Japan used a bilateral meeting in...
Yen under pressure even as Japan steps up verbal warnings
The yen remained under pressure and close to key levels against the dollar on Monday (Jun 24), even after Japan’s top currency official warned that authorities stand ready to...
Danone steps up health focus to boost growth
Targets like-for-like sales growth of 3 to 5% in 2025-2028’ with health, medical nutrition key growth driversFRENCH food group Danone will step up its focus on health and medical...
