Economy of the United States

14 Aug 2012

Japan's economy expanded just 0.3 per cent in April-June, half the pace expected, fuelling concerns growth will continue to flag as a rebound in consumer spending starts to lose momentum and...

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Ex-Walmart workers in Shenzhen jump threat

12 Jul 2012

Two former Walmart workers who were fired on Monday after a strike last week threatened to jump off a building in Shenzhen yesterday.

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Ask our experts

30 Jan 2012

The expert panel addresses vexing questions of investor interest:

Carl Berrisford, analyst, UBS Wealth Management Research, is asked: Is the US finally recovering? If yes, what is...

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From the floorboards up

4 Nov 2011

The Classic Car Club of Hong Kong will display more than 80 collectibles at its Chater Road Show on Sunday.

The event will feature classic Rolls-Royces, Mercedes-Benzes, Aston...

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VE Day drives rally in HK equities; mainland next up

31 Oct 2011

A breakthrough! An agreement was struck last week by euro-zone leaders to dramatically cut Greek debt - largely due to a long overdue plan to force investors to take a 50 per cent loss on Greek...

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Developers give wrong data on assets and debts

13 Oct 2011

Mainland developers, including Hong Kong-listed Evergrande Real Estate Group, have been criticised by the Ministry of Finance for providing inaccurate information about asset values and underpaid...

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Opinion

Tom Holland

Worrying economic parallels between China and India

Updated 3:33AM

Howard Winn

Elsie Leung caught up in Rusal's byzantine politics

Updated 3:35AM

Solution to global economic crisis lies a lot closer to home

Officials at China's Ministry of Finance gave their counterparts in the United States and Europe a stern ticking off last Friday.

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Only Europe can solve its debt crisis

China has a vital interest in preserving the stability of the euro zone amid a sovereign debt and banking crisis. And it has the means to buy up debt to boost market confidence.

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Children are welcome

When it comes to plush accommodation and superb recreational facilities, the Empire Hotel & Country Club (EHCC) in Brunei meets the highest international standards.

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China piles up yet more US debt

Beijing lifted its holdings of US Treasury securities in June, reigniting debate about the use of China's US$3.2 trillion in foreign reserves following the recent downgrading of America's long-...

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American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China

American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China
by Michael Dunne
Wiley

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Poor ratings don't add up

The decision and reactions to Standard & Poor's announcement that it was downgrading the United States credit rating from AAA to AA-plus is continuing proof of the mess that the global economy...

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