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The release of home prices data showing the world’s No2 economy is continuing to struggle unnerved investors across Asia
Intel's proposed merger appears to be a victim of the US-China 'chip war', as it is one of several deals that Chinese regulators have failed to endorse
Experts say the data, which masks underlying weakness in the household sector, "doesn't mean a strong recovery in Japanese economy"
Chinese lawyers have heeded calls from local regulators to tone down the wording of business risks in documents for offshore listings, but some say the move could spur questions by the US regulator
This is the latest move by Chinese authorities to restrict access to key data and information, a trend that is unnerving overseas investors
China’s woes continue to cast a shadow over the region’s trading floors with more poor data and threats of a property sector meltdown dampening the mood
The PBOC's unexpected move on Tuesday comes as data for July showed weak retail sales and industrial growth. Analysts say more support is urgently needed to avoid a 'downward spiral'
China's State Council’s guidelines include intellectual property rights protections and temporary tax breaks
Property developer Country Garden’s troubles saw its bonds suspended and shares crash with investors unnerved by the threat of contagion
The Bank of Japan has stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy as global central banks have hiked interest rates, making returns in other countries look more attractive
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