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China's aging population fuels 'silver economy' boom, but profits can prove elusive
Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional care homes, worried about abandonment and quality issuesHealth - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
China's aging population fuels 'silver economy' boom, but profits can prove elusive
Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional care homes, worried about abandonment and quality issuesWorld - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile
A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the billWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Medicaid is crucially important to older Americans, but can it handle a rapidly aging population?
Needs may be unmet or larger burdens may fall to familiesBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
China’s cleantech boom fuels its confidence on the climate stage
Green energy success is helping Beijing push back against western political pressureWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Can the renewables boom withstand Trump?
The Republican candidate’s election victory hit clean energy shares hardWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
China’s economy braces for Trump
Will Beijing’s latest plans to fix the country’s economy be enough to keep up with President Xi Jinping’s long-term plans for growth?World - Financial Times - November 20 -
AI Investments Are Booming, but Venture-Firm Profits Are at a Historic Low
Investors hope the Trump administration will make tech acquisition deals easier.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
If Republicans confirm Gaetz for AG, it proves ‘anything is possible’ for the rest of Trump’s picks
President-elect Trump is pressing Senate Republicans to confirm former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. NBC News Correspondents Garrett Haake and Ryan Nobles report the latest ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Why China's Solar Boom Is a Bust for Its Leading Players
Shielded by tariffs and fostered by subsidies, a solar panel commands triple the price in the U.S. compared with China and Europe, but expanding in America has become trickier.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom
Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progressWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Alibaba’s stock turns lower as investments to meet AI demand hurt profitability
Alibaba’s stock knee-jerked up after earnings then reversed lower, as revenue missed expectations and ’aggressive’ investments on AI capabilities weighed on profitability.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Tuberville says Gaetz vote depends on if ‘they can prove’ allegations
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he would not support former House Republican Matt Gaetz for attorney general if the sexual assault allegations against him are proven true. Gaetz was accused of ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
China woes weigh on profits at Toyota, Honda and BMW
Even the strongest international carmakers are suffering from intense competition in the Chinese marketWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
4 Lessons Your Brand Can Learn From the Taylor Swift Boom
Some businesses got a revenue boost of up to 600 percent when the Eras Tour came to town. Here’s how your brand can benefit from similar event-related strategies.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy
Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Why China is betting on local governments to spur the economy
Fiscal package falls short of market hopes as Beijing braces for Trump tariffsWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Orbán turns to China to boost recession-hit economy
Hungary has captured more than a quarter of Chinese capital flowing into Europe since 2022World - Financial Times - November 17 -
Delta expects higher profits thanks to high-end travel and 'resilient economy'
Delta, the most profitable U.S. airline, expects to expand capacity by no more than 4% year-over-year in 2025.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console
Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Nintendo reports lower profits as demand drops for its aging Switch console
Nintendo, the Japanese video game maker behind the Super Mario franchise, says its profit fell 60% in the first half of the fiscal year, as demand waned for its Switch console, now in its eighth ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 5 -
‘No social life, no plans, no savings’: Americans aren’t reaping benefits of booming US economy
While some were optimistic about stabilizing costs, others told the Guardian high prices continue to squeeze finances. Experts seem to agree the US economy has been on the upswing in 2024. A wave ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Can arts festivals matter anymore? LA28 Olympics can prove they do, with Salzburg as inspiration
The L.A. arts community is already worried about slow planning for the cultural festival accompanying the 2028 L.A. Olympics. A festival in Austria shows just what can can be done with careful ...Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 9 -
The U.S. economy is like Benjamin Button — aging in reverse, economist says
Jared Franz, an economist at fund giant Capital Group, says the U.S. economy seems to be aging in reverse.Business - MarketWatch - November 22 -
FirstFT: Huawei fuels China-US tech split with phone launch
Also in today’s newsletter, US retailers stretch Black Friday offers and Sahel fatalities soarWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits
When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
China's industrial profits fall by 10% in October as deflation worries linger
Industrial profits are a key gauge of the financial health of factories, mines and utilities in China.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
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China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts
Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
'The Kotelnicki Effect' has worked for Penn State so far, but offensive guru can prove worth vs. Ohio State
Andy Kotelnicki was hired to get the Nittany Lions over the hump against the Big Ten's premier programsSports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy
With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
If China’s statistics can’t be scrutinised, doubts about the economy will only grow
One misleading figure may need to be followed by others, setting the scene for a cycle of misinformationWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
China's Plan B to Save the Economy: A Crusade Against Busywork
When China’s top leaders pledged to act more aggressively to stimulate economic growth, they rounded off their remedies with a political order: Have fewer meetings and cut the busywork.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 22 -
China is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy
China is going to expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a sluggish economyWorld - ABC News - November 22 -
Vanguard says shareholders can vote for profits over ESG issues
Asset manager gives investors greater say on proxy votes as it tries to navigate backlash to ‘woke’ policiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
How President-elect Trump can influence the U.S. economy
President-elect Trump has promoted tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation and deportations as key pillars of his blueprint for the U.S. economy.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after withdrawing as AG pick?
Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid to serve as attorney general in the next Trump administration, but can he go back to his old job as a member of Congress?Top stories - ABC News - November 22 -
Buses stop running in North Macedonia's capital as the operator can no longer get fuel
Most buses have stopped running in North Macedonia’s capital because of the indebted operator’s problems procuring fuel, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and disrupting services and businessesWorld - ABC News - November 21