New research from the National Bureau of Economic Research highlights how China’s property sector has shifted from a primary driver of expansion to a significant constraint on growth.
China home price drop slows for second month as pressure eases
Home prices in China are still falling but the pace of the decline is now at its slowest in around a year, fueling hopes that the long beleaguered market may finally be nearing a bottom.
China’s New Home Prices Extend Decline Despite Improvement in Major Cities
In the past few months, localities across China – from megacity Shanghai to third-tier cities like Wuxi and Yichang – offered incentives for people to purchase homes. Shanghai further relaxed buying …
China property crisis weighs on consumers, local governments
BEIJING—China’s roughly five-year property slump has squeezed local government finances and depressed consumption, acting as a drag on the nation’s broader economy.
China GDP beats at 5%, but 11.2% property slump raises alarms
China’s economy grew 5% in the first quarter, slightly ahead of expectations, offering Beijing some relief as policymakers assess the possible fallout from conflict in the Middle East. The headline …
Could US Defense Cuts Affect Timor-Leste?
One of the final initiatives of the Biden administration in the United States was the announcement of the first vision statement that outlined the priorities of the Department of Defense in Southeast …
Palestine Action activists wanted to smash up Elbit Systems’ property, court told
Defendants used sledgehammers and crowbars to destroy drones at Israeli-linked arms factory, says prosecution …
Turkmenistan Adopts New Intellectual Property Development Concept For 2026-2052
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 28. Turkmenistan has adopted a new concept for the development of its intellectual property system for 2026-2052, aimed at modernizing …
Managing Intellectual Property (IP) in China Best Practices Course: Latest Legislative Developments, Prosecution Strategies and Enforcement of IP Rights (ONLINE EVENT: May 14th …
Opportunities lie in mastering China’s evolving IP landscape, leveraging updated patent legislation and enforcement strategies to protect trademarks and patents. Tailoring IP strategies and …
Pakistan’s Salaried Class Pays Over 2x More Tax Than Property Sector in 9 Months
Pakistan’s salaried class paid Rs. 420 billion in income tax during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to provisional data …