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China Dangled Rebates to Lure People to Spend. It’s Not Enough.
Four months ago, China’s leaders announced what seemed like a straightforward and proven plan to recharge the economy: Subsidize consumers who want to replace old cars and household appliances.
Australia doubles foreign student visa fee in migration crackdown
Australia said on Monday it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration that has intensified pressure on an already tight housing market.
Australia doubles international student visa fee in migration crackdown
Australia said on Monday it had more than doubled the visa fee for international students, the latest move by the government to rein in record migration that has intensified pressure on an already tight housing market.
Indonesia bets on Japan tie-up to boost its nascent hydrogen industry
JAKARTA -- Indonesia is betting a new partnership with Japan will help develop its nascent hydrogen production sector into a key export industry as demand for cleaner energy surges.
More Thai startups aim for IPOs as investors throw in support
BANGKOK -- More Thai companies are looking to go public as the country's once-lacking startup landscape starts to flourish with funding from venture capital firms as well as big companies both domestic and foreign.
Yen's purchasing power hits all-time low, at one-third of peak
TOKYO -- Japanese households face a 90,000 yen ($560) increase in their yearly expenses from higher prices for food and energy imports, one estimate shows, as the country's weak currency drains purchasing power.
China factory activity contracts for second straight month in June
HONG KONG -- China's manufacturing activity contracted for the second consecutive month in June, as investors pin their hopes on a key Communist Party meeting in mid-July to revive the sluggish economy.