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A clerk counts stacks of Chinese yuan and U.S. dollars at a bank on July 22, 2005, in Shanghai, China.
Yuan Exchange Rate Drops to 6-year Low as Foreign Currencies Grow Volatile

Experts are no longer foreseeing a long-term depreciation of the yuan, following the efforts of China’s central bank to fix the currency’s central parity rate at the weakest level in six years on the first trading day after a weeklong holiday.

Malaysia's Postal Service
Malaysia’s 200-year-old Mail Operator Seeks Alibaba for Growth in Logistics Services

Pos Malaysia Bhd, Malaysia’s biggest postal company, is planning to talk with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd this month as the 200-year-old company wants a more direct role in providing logistics services, especially in the growing online retailing sector.

Lou Jiwei, China's finance minister, speaks to G-20 finance ministers and central bank governors during a news conference at the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings on Oct. 7.
IMF Warns China to Keep Away from Debts to Avoid Financial Crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned China that it is moving toward “financial calamity” and must keep away from debt to avoid a crisis, according to a report by the Telegraph.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel refuses to help Deutsche Bank.
Deutsche Bank to Be Bailed Out by China; Merkel Refuses to Help

The German government refuses to help Deutsche Bank.

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The EU imposed a higher tariff on China's steel.
China Disappointed with EU’s New Rules on Steel Imports

The Chinese government is disappointed over the new EU policy on steel imports.

Lenovo's Smart Assistant, a speaker made in collaboration with Amazon Alexa, will be available for purchase in May.
Lenovo Mulling Over Acquisition of Fujitsu's PC Unit

Lenovo Group is in talks to buy the PC business of Fujitsu, with a final deal set to be closed this month, sources reported.

An Alibaba signage shows trading activity at the New York Stock Exchange.
Fund Manager Gets Millions in Compensation from Investment in Alibaba's IPO

A fund manager has reportedly made millions in compensation from Fidelity Investments’ best performing assets such as Alibaba, according to an article by Fortune.

The company, Zhejiang Zhengte, wants the Dutch retailers to stop selling the alleged imitation from their stores.
Chinese Company Sues Dutch Retailers for Allegedly Copying Their Products

A Chinese company is suing Dutch retail chains Blokker B.V. and Leen Bakker for selling a party tent that was allegedly copied from their designs.

A worker welds parts of a ship in a shipyard in Chongqing.
Merger Between Cosco, China Shipping to Cut Down Shipbuilding Costs

Amid a slump in global ship orders, China’s two biggest state-owned shipping companies are set to merge 11 shipbuilding yards, in the biggest consolidation in the sector, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Researchers work in a medical lab of Novartis in Shanghai.
Novartis Sheds 18 Posts in Shanghai Center as Company Shifts Focus

Novartis is cutting off jobs in China, Singapore and Switzerland as parts of efforts to centralize its operations.

Geely is among the major Chinese carmakers that had an increase in profit margins last year.
Chinese Auto and Bike Manufacturer Launches New Model in Argentina

Lifan Motors unveiled the Lifan X50 in Argentina.

Niantic continues to profit from
Niantic continues to enjoy profits with downsized active players on ‘Pokemon Go’

Niantic continues to enjoy the rewards of “Pokemon Go’s” success in the gaming sector with an estimated $2 million in gross revenue. The numbers could still go up once the company applies the planned new features and updates for the hit augmented reality game.

Tea is a multi-billion market in China.
Starbucks China Launches New Tea Line in Stores

The American coffee giant is launching a new line of tea flavors in China.

Pizza Hut in China is owned by Yum Brands.
Yum Brands’ Sales in China Weaken; Firm Blames South China Sea Dispute

The company behind KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell blames the dispute over the South China Sea for the dip in revenue in China.

Businesses are not worried about the increase in domestic debt.
China Issues Debt Payment Breaks; Stagnating Economy Feared

Warnings are raised again by China’s banking system that debts are hardly paid due to the country’s slow growth.

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