35 h. ago Canada, China agree 'landmark' deal to cut EV, farm product tariffs | Daily Sabah

Canada, China agree 'landmark' deal to cut EV, farm product tariffs | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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60 h. ago Chinese tungsten product prices surge over 200% in 2025 amid export controls, fresh demand

Chinese tungsten product prices surge over 200% in 2025 amid export controls, fresh demand  Fastmarkets

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3 d. ago Huawei reclaims top spot over Apple in China smartphone market after chip breakthrough

Huawei Technologies edged out Apple to reclaim the No 1 spot in mainland China’s smartphone market in 2025, a new report showed, as the domestic handset maker overcame crippling US sanctions. For the full year, Huawei captured 16.4 per cent of China’s smartphone market with 46.7 million units shipped, narrowly beating Apple, which shipped 46.2 million iPhones for a 16.2 per cent share, research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Wednesday. Huawei’s smartphone shipments fell 1.9...

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3 d. ago China factory production error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

A production blunder at a factory in eastern China has turned toy ponies into viral crying-faced horses which have become popular mascots for the Year of the Horse. In January, a netizen shared a picture of a pony with a crying face and the retailer, amused by the mistake, offered to exchange it. The toy was made in Yiwu International Trade City, which is known as the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities. The 20cm tall horse which costs 25 yuan (US$4), symbolises the Year of...

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4 d. ago India overtakes Japan, Bali mulls bank check requirement: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. India overtakes Japan in economic size – while prosperity trails far behind India ushered in the new year with a symbolic triumph as its economy edged past Japan’s to become the world’s fourth largest by nominal gross domestic product. 2. Nearly 94% of Malaysians who...

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6 d. ago Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance

In a premium supermarket in Shanghai one recent weekend, 33-year-old information technology specialist Zhao Wenyu paused in front of the health food aisle, comparing protein content and ingredient lists on imported granola and organic milk – rather than checking discounts. Zhao now spends around 3,000 yuan (US$420) a month on organic food, nutritional supplements and functional beverages, up from about 1,200 yuan three years ago. “I don’t mind paying more if I am satisfied with the product’s...

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7 d. ago Have investors missed the boat on Japan’s property market amid tensions with China?

Japan’s property market was less likely to deliver significant rewards to investors because of heightened geopolitical tensions with China, more than a tightened monetary policy, according to analysts. “The yield spread is likely to narrow as cap rates are unlikely to widen,” said Chinatsu Hani, head of research at Tokyo-based CBRE. “However, spreads should remain in positive territory.” The Bank of Japan in March last year began unwinding its nearly decade-long negative interest rate policy –...

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7 d. ago Report: China outpaces U.S. in 2025 humanoid robot production

Report: China outpaces U.S. in 2025 humanoid robot production  news.cgtn.com

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8 d. ago India overtakes Japan in economic size, but prosperity trails far behind

India ushered in the new year with a symbolic triumph as its economy edged past Japan’s to become the world’s fourth largest by nominal gross domestic product. The achievement unleashed a wave of national pride in New Delhi and among business leaders, but behind the celebrations lingers a question: can the world’s fastest-growing economy turn rapid growth into widespread prosperity? Economists warn that GDP figures alone cannot create jobs, lift incomes or bridge yawning inequality in a nation...

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8 d. ago As India overtakes Japan in economic size, prosperity lags far behind

India ushered in the new year with a symbolic triumph as its economy edged past Japan’s to become the world’s fourth largest by nominal gross domestic product. The achievement unleashed a wave of national pride in New Delhi and among business leaders, but behind the celebrations lingers a question: can the world’s fastest-growing economy turn rapid growth into widespread prosperity? Economists warn that GDP figures alone cannot create jobs, lift incomes or bridge yawning inequality in a nation...

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8 d. ago China Carbides Market Business Report 2025: PESTEL Analysis, Producers and Product Range, Export and Import, Major Wholesalers and Trading Companies, Consumers

China Carbides Market Business Report 2025: PESTEL Analysis, Producers and Product Range, Export and Import, Major Wholesalers and Trading Companies, Consumers - ResearchAndMarkets.com  Business Wire

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9 d. ago ‘We’re really panicked’: Hong Kong parents lose faith in Nestle after product recall

Many Hong Kong parents have expressed concern and a loss of confidence in Nestle after the company recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula products over potential contamination with a toxin that can cause food poisoning. Some parents on Thursday claimed that their young children fell sick after consuming the affected products, while others called on food safety authorities to also examine Nestle’s other formula batches to ensure they were safe. Some also said they hoped to exchange or get a...

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9 d. ago ‘We’re really panicked’: Hong Kong parents lose faith in Nestlé over product recall

Many Hong Kong parents have expressed concern and a loss of confidence in Nestlé after the company recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula products over potential contamination, prompting hundreds of consumer inquiries. Some parents on Thursday claimed that their young children had fallen ill after consuming the affected products, while others called on food safety authorities to examine Nestlé’s other formula batches to ensure they were safe. Some also said they hoped to exchange or get a...

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9 d. ago Toxins ruled out in 13 cases of Hong Kong infants falling ill after having Nestle formula

Hong Kong health authorities have received 14 reports of infants feeling unwell after consuming potentially contaminated Nestlé baby formula, but nearly all of the cases have been cleared of involving a toxin found in recalled products. The Department of Health earlier issued a warning after Nestlé recalled 21 batches of baby formula made in Europe due to the possible presence of cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus, a substance that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea if ingested. The department...

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9 d. ago Toxins ruled out in 13 cases of Hong Kong infants falling ill after having Nestlé formula

Hong Kong health authorities have received 14 reports of infants feeling unwell after consuming potentially contaminated Nestlé baby milk formula, but nearly all of the cases have been cleared of involving a toxin found in recalled products. The government earlier issued a warning after Nestlé recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula made in Europe due to the possible presence of cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus, a substance that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea if ingested. The Department...

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1 week ago Alibaba’s Amap muscles up on ‘world models’ in push beyond text

Amap, the mapping and navigation arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is stepping up research into “world models” – systems designed to simulate real-world environments – as the tech giant pushes deeper into embedding artificial intelligence across its services. The unit planned to launch a new product based on its FantasyWorld model, which was developed by the Alibaba Amap Computer Vision Lab and released in September, according to Shanghai Securities News. Alibaba did not immediately respond to a...

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1 week ago China premier urges Guangdong to ignite economic growth amid intensified competition

During a visit to Guangdong, China’s largest provincial-level contributor to gross domestic product, Premier Li Qiang emphasised the need for the province to continue leading the national economy, while Guangdong’s senior officials vowed “extraordinary” measures to drive growth. Li urged Guangdong to “strengthen advantages in innovative development and take the lead in reform and opening up” during his three-day visit from Saturday to Monday, according to Xinhua. His appeal comes as the Chinese...

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1 week ago China’s DeepSeek adds advanced ‘thinking’ feature to chatbot amid buzz over next model

Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has updated the user interface of its flagship chatbot by adding an advanced “thinking” feature, as its app recorded a massive 90 per cent jump in monthly active users (MAU) in December. The upgrades, including a deep research mode similar to OpenAI’s namesake product, marked a rare improvement on the consumer side for the Hangzhou-based firm at a time when anticipation was building over its next-generation models, analysts said. DeepSeek’s...

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1 week ago Japan insecticide firm holds memorial service to honour bugs killed during product testing

An insecticide company in Japan has attracted attention online by holding a memorial service for the insects it killed during product testing. On December 23, around 100 employees from Earth Corporation gathered at Myodoji Temple in Hyogo prefecture, southern Japan, to honour the insects during a special ritual. The annual tradition has been observed by the company for more than 40 years, Asahi Broadcasting Television reported. Founded in Osaka in 1892, the Earth Corporation is Japan’s leading...

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1 week ago China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know

China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know  China Briefing

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