Why China’s property crash must be kept top secret – DW – 12/15/2025
The bigger the boom, the deeper and longer the bust. After two decades of runaway growth, by 2020,…
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CMHC reports November housing starts up 9.4 per cent from October – Toronto Star
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China’s economy beats expectations in 2025
BEIJING – China’s economy outperformed expectations over the year, with growth momentum broadening and key risks easing, a…
Asia FX Talk – Focus on China’s macro and real estate
The focus today will be on China’s macro data, together with development in China’s property market on whether…
Africa’s richest country set for biggest cash-system revamp in decades
South Africa’s central bank is planning the most significant overhaul of the country’s cash system in decades, proposing…
China yuan hits 14-month high even as weak consumer demand clouds economic growth outlook
China’s onshore yuan strengthened to its firmest level in more than a year on Monday, even as fresh…
Japan Tertiary Industry Index October +0.9% m/m (beats expected of +0.2% & prior +0.3%)
Japan Tertiary Industry Index October +0.9% m/m beats expected of +0.2% & prior +0.3% USD/JPY has hit a…
Shanghai’s box boom exposes a resilience blind spot
In container shipping, the leverage – and the real fragility – now lives where the cranes greet the…
Chinese mining giant CMOC pays US$1 billion for Brazilian gold mines with 8 tons of output
CMOC Group, one of China’s biggest miners, extended its push into precious metals with a US$1 billion deal…
BOJ official says Tankan shows easing trade fears but rising cost pressures
Japanese firms cited easing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy and resilient demand in high-tech sectors as key factors…
Singapore, China leaders hail growing ties, sign 27 agreements at annual apex meeting to deepen cooperation
In a wrap-up interview with Singapore media, Mr Gan said the signed MOUs span a wide range of…