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China produces record crude steel in July on strong demand
BEIJING (Reuters) - China produced a record amount of crude steel in July as the government boosted infrastructure spending, while the manufacturing sector rebounded as the world's second-largest econ...
Aug 14, 2020
China’s retail sales unexpectedly fall as consumer caution prevails
By Stella Qiu and Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) - China's retail sales slipped in July, dashing expectations for a modest rise, as consumers in the world's second-largest economy failed to shake off war...
Aug 14, 2020
Pandemic to hit Japan’s economy more than expected, U.S.-China tension adds to concerns: Reuters poll
By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy will contract more than previously expected and suffer mild deflation during the current fiscal year, analysts predict, underscoring the fragile natur...
Aug 14, 2020
A faltering U.S.-China trade deal is now the nations’ strongest link
By Andrea Shalal, David Lawder and Yawen Chen WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials are expected to recommit to a Phase 1 trade deal during a review on Saturday, even tho...
Aug 14, 2020
Malaysia to lift limit on hiring of foreign labour
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia has decided to lift an earlier limit on the hiring of foreign workers meant to protect jobs for locals in most sectors, the Human Resources Ministry said late on Thur...
Aug 13, 2020
Indonesia president calls to “reboot” economy amid pandemic
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia must use the pandemic to reboot Southeast Asia's biggest economy, including by improving food and energy security, as well as processing more natural resources at home, P...
Aug 13, 2020
Sino-U.S. tensions to hurt China, U.S. and the world: stats bureau
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will be able to maintain steady economic growth this year although the tensions between China and the United States will negatively impact the two countries and the world, Ch...
Aug 13, 2020
China launches anti-subsidy probe on polyphenylene ether imports from U.S.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry said on Friday it has started an anti-subsidy probe into imports from the United States of polyphenylene ether, a polymer prized for its heat resistance a...
Aug 13, 2020
China Jan-July property investment rises 3.4% year-on-year, picks up speed from first-half
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's real estate investment rose 3.4% in January-July from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, quickening from a 1.9% uptick in the first six months. Property sales ...
Aug 13, 2020
China July industrial output rises 4.8% year-on-year; retail sales down 1.1%
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's July industrial output rose 4.8% from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, expanding for the fourth straight month but growth was less than expected as the economy gradua...
Aug 13, 2020
