Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street gains on tech strength

• Digital health companies got pummeled by Wall Street in 2024 as industry adapts to post-Covid slowdown

  It's been nearly five years since the coronavirus broke out in the U.S., but digital health companies are still reeling.
  
  CNBC - 48m

• The 'Invisible Wall' Amplifying China's Population Doom Loop

  A two-tier system that has long made workers leave children behind in villages is cutting into birthrates.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - 8h
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  Is the Tech Industry Nearing an A.I. Slowdown?

  Companies like OpenAI and Google are running out of the data used to train artificial intelligence systems. Can new methods continue years of rapid progress?
  
  The New York Times - 17h
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  The Best Street Style of 2024

  Three continents, six countries, seven cities and endless inspiration.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

• Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally

  Taiwan was Asia's best-performing market in 2024, while South Korea was the worst.
  
  CNBC - 13h
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  Biden’s death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions

  A chorus of supporters and critics have emerged following the commutation of nearly every federal death row inmate by President Biden, whose decision came at a time when he’s trying to frame a ...
  
  The Hill - 15h
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  Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho likely to gain House seats after 2030 census

  Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho are likely to gain House seats after the 2030 census, according to consulting firm Election Data Services. A gain of two congressional seats would be seen in Texas ...
  
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  Germany's far-right AfD holds march after Christmas market attack

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  NBA trade rumors roundup: Latest news including Wizards want to trade Kyle Kuzma, Kings looking to add

  Also, more on the Suns and Jimmy Butler, which, to be honest, is little more than a clickbait story at this point.
  
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