China’s Social Financing Hits 440 Trillion Yuan by November
By November 2025, the Chinese mainland’s total social financing reached 440.07 trillion yuan, up 8.5% year-on-year, surpassing the full-year 2024 level.
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Hong Kong to Retain IPO Crown in 2026 as Business Confidence Soars
Hong Kong is set to lead global IPO fundraising in 2026 with 150-200 listings raising over HK$300B. Business confidence jumps to 48% amid stable geopolitics and AI mega-deals.
Finding the Balance: The Road Ahead for China’s Private Businesses
Explore how private businesses in the Chinese mainland are navigating policy shifts, digital innovation and global markets to drive growth in 2025.
Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Chip Industry on the Brink
PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks have rattled Japan’s semiconductor ties with the Chinese mainland, threatening chip equipment orders, rare earth supply, and the nation’s high-tech future.
Middle East Funds Flock to Chinese Mainland A-Shares 📈
Middle East sovereign funds are boosting their stakes in Chinese mainland A-shares, focusing on green manufacturing, tech giants, and stable dividends after insights from Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025.
Fed Slashes Rates to 3.5-3.75% in Third Cut of 2025
In its third rate cut this year, the US Federal Reserve lowered rates by 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75%, aiming to curb inflation and support the labor market.
US EV Market Faces Roadblocks Despite 28% Global Growth
Despite a 28% jump in global EV sales in H1 2025, the US market faces headwinds from rising costs, fading incentives, and patchy charging infrastructure.
Japan’s Politicians Shift Blame Amid Rising Takaichi-Cost Impact
Following PM Takaichi’s recent remarks, the so-called Takaichi-cost is straining Japan’s economy, as stagnant wages and rising prices fuel public frustration and political blame-shifting.
China’s Green Bond Boom: Investing in Clean Air
Discover how the Chinese mainland is leading the global green bond market in 2025, fueling clean energy and sustainable projects for investors seeking impact.
The Chinese mainland’s Politburo Charts 2026 Economic Course
On December 8, the Chinese mainland’s Politburo outlined key 2026 priorities, shifting the macroeconomic focus from ‘stability through progress’ to ‘quality and effectiveness’.