Asian markets rose on Friday after U.S. stock indexes slipped as Wall Street’s weak end to last year carried into 2025. U.S. futures and oil prices rose. Japan's market is closed for the New Year ... ( read original story ...)
How Yuyuan lantern fair became a Shanghai New Year tradition
The 30th edition of the Yuyuan Lantern Festival, a key part of Shanghai's Lunar New Year celebrations, was launched on Wednesday. The event saw the historical Yuyuan Garden Malls adorned with colorful ... ( read original story ...)
China property: rising home sales bode well for sector reeling for last 4 years
China's property market shows signs of recovery, with rising home sales in major cities, boosting hopes for stabilisation in 2025 Mainland Chinese developers' hopes for a better start to the new year ... ( read original story ...)
Retail traders seek over $60 billion for toymaker’s HK IPO
Retail investors have applied to borrow more than $60 billion to participate in Chinese toymaker Bloks Group Ltd.’s Hong Kong initial public offering, continuing to show demand for new listings. ( read original story ...)
December EV sales of BYD, Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto, Leap, Zeekr soar on China’s buying spree
BYD, Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto, Stellantis-backed Leapmotor and Geely’s Zeekr all delivered record numbers of EVs last month. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai sees surge in international arrivals
The Shanghai free half-day tour program, launched in April, has served over 4,000 international visitors, according to the online travel service provider Ctrip. The Hongqiao immigration inspection ... ( read original story ...)
China’s No 2 chip foundry Hua Hong names former Intel veteran as new president
China's Hua Hong Semiconductor, the country's second-largest chip foundry, has hired a former Intel veteran as its new president amid a management reshuffle. The Shanghai-based chipmaker, which ... ( read original story ...)