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China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economy

World - ABC News - November 8

China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt

Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Five things the market got wrong about China’s stimulus package

The approach is more like a marathon than a sprint, focused on making the country’s economic framework more durable and resilient

World - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Mixed news on China’s stimulus

And regional banks as a Trump trade

World - Financial Times - November 11

Japan government to approve $140bn stimulus

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Will mail, packages be delivered on Veterans Day?

On Monday, Nov. 11, the United States Postal Service will be observing Veterans Day.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year

Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Market responds negatively to latest China stimulus moves

Futures on Hong Kong-listed stocks slumped on Friday after the country unveiled its stimulus program.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Oil ends down on the day, up for the week on conflicting supply-demand prospects

Oil futures finished lower on Friday, with China’s latest round of stimulus measures failing to lift expectations for energy demand in the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s support for more ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Thailand to start second stage of stimulus programme in January

World - Yahoo News - November 19

China unveils $1.4tn package to shore up economy

Beijing is bracing for increased trade tensions with US under Donald Trump

World - Financial Times - November 8

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

China’s $1.4tn fiscal package fails to excite

Beijing unveils fiscal stimulus to help shore up its faltering economy

World - Financial Times - November 11

Costco’s Packaging Flub Churns Up a Butter Recall

The retailing chain has recalled 80,000 pounds of butter because its packaging omitted an allergen warning. It follows a more dramatic packaging stumble from Mattel last week.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Japan promises further aid package for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 16

'Suspicious package' found outside US Embassy in London

A suspicious package was discovered outside the United States embassy in London on Friday morning, police said.

Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'

An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

China’s lawmakers gather to approve long-awaited fiscal stimulus

Local governments have been weighed down by trillions of dollars of debt

World - Financial Times - November 4

Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus

Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.

Business - CNBC - November 7

BHP chief sees signs of recovery in China after September stimulus

Mike Henry says ‘green shoots’ in property, where miner’s iron ore and copper fuel construction

World - Financial Times - November 7

China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures

Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

U.S. oil benchmark settles below $70 a barrel on China stimulus disappointment

Oil futures settled at their lowest in nearly two weeks Monday following disappointing economic data from China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations for higher U.S. production once ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures

The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check

Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.

Japan’s $250bn stimulus plan seeks to encourage more work and spending

Sharp raising of threshold before earnings are taxed is key measure in first major initiative of new Ishiba government

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia

When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Chinese factory activity expands for first time in six months

Beijing set to unveil fiscal stimulus focused on struggling local governments next week