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Nov 13, 20232 min read

China's carbon emissions are anticipated to experience a "structural decline" in 2024

China's carbon emissions are anticipated to experience a "structural decline" in 2024, despite a recent rise in emissions during the...

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Navigating Risks: Due Diligence Dilemmas for Western Businesses in China's Shifting Legal Landscape

Flexi Group

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Navigating Risks: Due Diligence Dilemmas for Western Businesses in China's Shifting Legal Landscape

Ensuring compliance through due diligence has long been a cornerstone of corporate practices, but Western businesses operating in China...

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Hong Kong Stocks Steady as China Consumer and Producer Prices Await Data

Flexi Group

Nov 9, 20232 min read

Hong Kong Stocks Steady as China Consumer and Producer Prices Await Data

Hong Kong stocks exhibited a degree of stability ahead of an eagerly awaited government report that is expected to reveal data on...

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Hong Kong Promotes Investment Opportunities in Technology, Healthcare, and Green Finance

Flexi Group

Nov 8, 20233 min read

Hong Kong Promotes Investment Opportunities in Technology, Healthcare, and Green Finance

Hong Kong is actively positioning itself as a prime hub for investment in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and green finance. The...

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China's Hotel Industry Rebounds with a Surge in Leisure Travel and Price Increases

Flexi Group

Nov 7, 20233 min read

China's Hotel Industry Rebounds with a Surge in Leisure Travel and Price Increases

The hotel industry in mainland China is experiencing a remarkable recovery, largely driven by the surge in leisure travel following the...

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Hong Kong Stocks Soar to Three-Week High on Chinese Policy Pledge

Flexi Group

Nov 6, 20232 min read

Hong Kong Stocks Soar to Three-Week High on Chinese Policy Pledge

Hong Kong stocks surged to a three-week high following a pledge by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to relax policies and increase imports,...

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Beijing's Tightening Grip on Financial System Reflects Economic Concerns

Flexi Group

Nov 3, 20233 min read

Beijing's Tightening Grip on Financial System Reflects Economic Concerns

The Chinese government's recent move to exert tighter control over its financial system has garnered attention from analysts who see it...

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Hong Kong and Thailand Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Systems for Seamless Transactions

Flexi Group

Nov 2, 20232 min read

Hong Kong and Thailand Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Systems for Seamless Transactions

Hong Kong and Thailand have announced the imminent launch of their respective digital payment systems, making it easier for travelers to...

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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Struggles Near 11-Month Low Amid Economic Concerns

Flexi Group

Nov 1, 20233 min read

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Struggles Near 11-Month Low Amid Economic Concerns

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, a key benchmark for the region's stock market, continues to grapple with a lackluster performance, hovering...

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Hong Kong Stocks Decline as Concerns Mount Over Mainland China's Property Market

Flexi Group

Oct 31, 20232 min read

Hong Kong Stocks Decline as Concerns Mount Over Mainland China's Property Market

Hong Kong stocks saw a decline, with a particular focus on the losses incurred by mainland China's major banks, notably the Industrial...

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HSBC Misses Q3 Profit Estimates Due to China's Real Estate Sector Woes

Flexi Group

Oct 30, 20232 min read

HSBC Misses Q3 Profit Estimates Due to China's Real Estate Sector Woes

HSBC, Hong Kong's largest currency-issuing bank, has reported a third-quarter profit that fell significantly short of expectations due to...

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Nomura Reassesses China Business as Losses Mount in Joint Venture

Flexi Group

Oct 27, 20232 min read

Nomura Reassesses China Business as Losses Mount in Joint Venture

Nomura Holdings has announced a reassessment of its mainland China business as its Shanghai-based securities joint venture struggles with...

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China's Use of ASML Equipment for Advanced Chips Raises Questions About Export Controls

Flexi Group

Oct 26, 20232 min read

China's Use of ASML Equipment for Advanced Chips Raises Questions About Export Controls

China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has used equipment from ASML Holding to manufacture an advanced...

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Deutsche Bank Collaborates with Chinese Institutions to Promote Sustainable Finance

Flexi Group

Oct 25, 20232 min read

Deutsche Bank Collaborates with Chinese Institutions to Promote Sustainable Finance

Deutsche Bank, one of the two European banks granted access to the Chinese central bank's green finance funding pool, is actively seeking...

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Hong Kong Virtual Banks Partnering with Digital Insurers to Expand Insurance Offerings

Flexi Group

Oct 24, 20233 min read

Hong Kong Virtual Banks Partnering with Digital Insurers to Expand Insurance Offerings

Hong Kong's virtual banks are increasingly teaming up with digital insurers to promote and sell insurance products as the city's...

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China Faces Major Capital Flight as Investors Pull Funds Amid Slumping Stocks

Flexi Group

Oct 23, 20232 min read

China Faces Major Capital Flight as Investors Pull Funds Amid Slumping Stocks

Amidst a significant decline in Chinese equity prices, investors are pulling money out of China's onshore stock exchanges at an...

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Chinese Local Governments Turn to Special Bonds for Urban Renewal and Affordable Housing

Flexi Group

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Chinese Local Governments Turn to Special Bonds for Urban Renewal and Affordable Housing

Chinese local governments are planning to issue special bonds to support urban renewal projects and affordable housing, part of efforts...

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Hong Kong Stocks Slide Amid China's Property Crisis and Global Concerns

Flexi Group

Oct 19, 20232 min read

Hong Kong Stocks Slide Amid China's Property Crisis and Global Concerns

Hong Kong stocks faced further declines as China's property crisis deepened, and concerns mounted over an impending debt default by...

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China Takes Center Stage in Wind-Assisted Propulsion for Shipping Industry

Flexi Group

Oct 18, 20232 min read

China Takes Center Stage in Wind-Assisted Propulsion for Shipping Industry

China is poised to play a pivotal role in the adoption and commercialization of wind-assisted propulsion technology for cargo ships, a...

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China's Increased Stock Purchases by Government May Spur Year-End Equity Rally, Says Goldman Sachs

Flexi Group

Oct 17, 20232 min read

China's Increased Stock Purchases by Government May Spur Year-End Equity Rally, Says Goldman Sachs

The Chinese government's increased involvement in purchasing domestic stocks has caught the attention of Goldman Sachs, prompting the...

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