Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and pulled ads featuring images of an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes up and backwards in a “slanted eye” pose.
Pop Mart’s Labubus boost China’s soft power as Beijing brands find global appeal
Chinese coffee chains are popping up in New York. Chinese video games are generating billions. Even Chinese makeup, or "c-beauty," firms are expanding globally.
What can really cure deflation in China?
A familiarity with buzzwords is essential to keep track of what is going on in China. If you have been a China watcher over the past few years, you will be familiar with “supply-side reforms”, the ...
Hong Kong property sector clouded by rising debt repayment risks
Hong Kong's debt-laden developers and their creditors are set to face intensifying financial pressure as bond maturities are slated to jump by nearly 70% next year amid falling sales and valuations ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Property Crisis: Mounting Debt and the Ripple Effect
Hong Kong developers face mounting financial pressure as bond maturities rise nearly 70% next year. Falling property values and limited capital access threaten economic stability. Road King's bond ... ( read original story ...)
Fire sales and defaults deepen Hong Kong commercial real estate crisis
Hong Kong’s debt-laden developers and their creditors are set to face intensifying financial pressure as bond maturities are slated to jump by nearly 70 ... ( read original story ...)
Israel in Cyprus: A New Chapter of Geopolitical Tensions in the Mediterranean
Massive property purchases by Israeli investors in Cyprus raise concerns of colonization and geopolitical tensions. ( read original story ...)
Eden Innovations Faces Delay in Georgia Property Sale Due to Regulatory Hurdles
Eden Innovations ( ($AU:EDE) ) has provided an announcement. Eden Innovations Ltd announced a delay in the completion and settlement of the sale ... ( read original story ...)
Mered CEO on Factors Driving Dubai Property Boom
Dubai's housing boom that began in late 2020 has continued despite Trump's tariff policies and conflict in the region. Michael Belton, CEO of Dubai-based developer Mered, spoke with Bloomberg's Chief ... ( read original story ...)
BNM’s interest rate cut stimulates Malaysia’s loan, property and economic sectors — Cheah Chan Fatt
The recent decision by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent marks a strategic shift in ... ( read original story ...)