China unveils plan to ‘vigorously boost’ weak consumption
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China announces plan to 'vigorously boost consumption' in bid to shore up economy
The plan was to vigorously boost consumption, expand domestic demand, and "enhance consumption capacity by increasing income and reducing burdens."CNBC - 7h -
China's $41 billion plan to boost consumption is just a start as deflationary pressures deepen
Chinese policymakers have increasingly acknowledged the need to counter deflationary pressure at home.CNBC - 6d -
China looks to boost consumption amid consumer squeeze
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China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 8h -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - 6h -
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House Republicans on Saturday unveiled a six-month stopgap government funding plan, that seeks cuts to nondefense programs while boosting funding for defense. The bill's rollout kicks off a crucial ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Congressional Republicans unveil spending plan to avert government shutdown
Congressional Republicans unveiled their plan for a spending bill to avert a government shutdown as the deadline approaches this Friday. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
House Republicans unveil spending bill boosting defense and trimming all else
Strategy is not likely to earn Democrats’ votes, so Trump is leaning on Republicans to force it through. US House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy
Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holidayABC News - Mar. 9 -
Manchester United reveals plans for the "world's greatest" soccer stadium to replace Old Trafford
Manchester United has unveiled plans to build the biggest stadium in the United KingdomABC News - 5d -
Manchester United reveals plans for the "world's greatest" soccer stadium to replace Old Trafford
Manchester United has unveiled plans to build the biggest stadium in the United KingdomABC News - 5d -
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Performance-related pay, exit process for poor performers and more digitalisation among proposed measures intended to revolutionise Whitehall. Highly controversial plans to revolutionise Whitehall ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
GOP unveil their stop-gap plan to avoid government shutdown
The U.S. government is days away from a potential shutdown with funding set to run out on Friday. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY on what’s in the Republicans’ stop-gap plan.NBC News - 6d -
House Republicans unveil spending plan with government shutdown deadline set for Friday
Republicans in the House released a stopgap spending plan over the weekend that would delay a government shutdown for at least six months, but it's unclear if they have the votes to pass the ...CBS News - 6d -
Chinese shares turn positive for the year
CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sectorFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas
For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen 6 percent and is now trailing major markets in Europe and China.The New York Times - 18h -
FCC unveils sweeping deregulation effort
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning a new effort to roll back regulations on the tech, media and telecommunications industries, the department announced Wednesday. The FCC said ...The Hill - 4d -
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.BBC News - 6d -
BMW warns of €1bn profit hit from global tariff war
Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recallFinancial Times - 3d -
The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreatFinancial Times - 5d -
Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth
Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions. Rachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to ...The Guardian - 11h -
UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies
Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action. Ed Miliband: ‘The global battle against the climate crisis needs China’ The UK is hoping ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump is targeting China-made containerships in new flank of global economic war on the oceans
China dominates shipbuilding for the ocean freight market, and President Trump has plans to exact economic punishment to bring the business back to the U.S.CNBC - 5d -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
China can live with Trump’s tariffs – his bullish foreign policy will help Beijing in the long term | Steve Tsang
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GOP funding patch boosts defense and deportations, cuts other programs
Ahead of a Friday shutdown deadline, House GOP leaders are serving up a plan Democrats will despise.Politico - Mar. 8 -
House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion
House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...CBS News - 6d -
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.MarketWatch - 2d -
China’s self-driving lidar leader plans tariff-beating overseas factory
Customers urge Hesai to diversify production of key tech for autonomous vehicles to avoid geopolitical tensionsFinancial Times - 1d -
China courts global CEOs for Xi meeting
Planned contact comes as Beijing seeks support of international business and fends off Trump’s tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
Goodyear Tire's transformation plan is underway — in the sky and on the ground
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is facing a rapidly changing business with new technologies and increased competition from low-cost countries such as China.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
Reeves to meet regulators in drive to cut red tape
The Chancellor will unveil plans to cut bureaucracy as the government continues its bid to slash red tape.BBC News - 1h -
Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything
From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride.Wired - 5d -
Plans for a Chinese Port in the Black Sea Roil Georgia Politics
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‘Eiffel Tower of the north’? Manchester United unveil 100,000-seat new stadium project
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China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.The New York Times - 3d -
China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.The New York Times - 3d -
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