
China’s Growth Beats Forecasts as Consumer Spending Improves
China’s economy gained momentum last quarter as people ramped up spending on everything from restaurants and alcohol to
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China Tells Gas Suppliers to Fill Storage Tanks Ahead of Winter
China’s regulator has asked its biggest state-owned natural gas suppliers to fill up storage facilities heading into the
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How same-sex unions are rooted in Indian tradition
History demonstrates that same-sex love flourished in ancient and medieval India in various forms.
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Biden-EU Summit in Washington: Here’s What to Look Out For
A visit to Washington by the European Union’s two top officials later this week was supposed to focus
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Meloni Braces for Italy’s Reckoning in Cascade of Rating Reviews
With the curtain falling on Italy’s budget show for 2024, it’s now time to read the reviews. A
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China Housing Shows Little Improvement Despite Support Measures
China’s property slump remained a drag on the economy in September despite several steps taken by authorities in
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Japan Kishida Reported to Eye Tax Cuts as Support Sags
Struggling with his lowest approval ratings since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering temporary tax
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MI5 head warns of 'epic scale' of Chinese espionage
Tens of thousands of British businesses are warned of the risk of having their innovation stolen.
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Xi Defends Belt and Road as Chinese Initiative Loses Steam
Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his flagship Belt and Road Initiative, casting the $1 trillion program as a
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Hong Kong court backs same-sex married couples on equal housing rights
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a government bid to deny same-sex married couples the right to rent and own public housing, saying that it was "discriminatory in nature" and a complete denial of such couples' rights.
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IMF says China property slowdown will weigh on Asia's growth
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE The International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its 2023 and 2024 growth forecasts for China,
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Singaporeans Fret Most Over High Costs, Wages in Latest Survey
Singapore’s high living cost is by far the most important issue facing the city-state, according to a new
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