Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open ahead of key China data
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open lower on Monday as the region looks to key economic data out from China.
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Asean all adrift over South China Sea consensus
With Malaysia set to chair Asean next year, Anwar’s statement carried immense strategic significance.
Adidas investigates bribery allegations in China, FT says
Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery in China after the company received a whistleblower complaint that accused senior staff of embezzling "millions of euros", the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Australian writer’s sentence upheld ahead of China premier’s visit, supporters say
Australian writer Yang Hengjun’s suspended death sentence has been upheld by Beijing’s High People’s Court, with the decision relayed to Australian officials two weeks before China’s Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia, his supporters said on Sunday.
China sovereign wealth fund targets Japan's lesser-known brands
SHENZHEN -- State-run China Investment Corp. is setting its sights on undervalued small and midsize Japanese businesses with the potential to blossom in China's massive market.
Toyota AGM, Thai gay marriage bill, Indonesian policy meeting
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China Premier Li starts Australia trip with Adelaide panda announcement
(Reuters) -- China Premier Li Qiang made a low-key start on Sunday to a four-day trip to Australia with visits to a South Australian winery and Adelaide Zoo, where he announced Beijing would provide two new pandas after the current pair go home later this year.
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's military regime is breathing new life into major infrastructure projects with China and Russia, courting their support amid a protracted conflict with armed rebels at home.