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APEC Ministerial Meeting Emphasizes Open Development and Inclusive Economic Globalization

APEC Ministerial Meeting Emphasizes Open Development and Inclusive Economic Globalization

The 37th APEC Ministerial Meeting was held via video conference in Beijing, co-chaired by Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. The meeting focused on the theme of 'Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together,' with priorities on openness, innovation, and cooperation. Amid a fluid international landscape and headwinds facing economic globalization, the Asia-Pacific region has been highlighted as a zone of stability and an engine of growth. President Xi Jinping emphasized APEC's founding mission to promote economic growth and improve people's lives, advocating for open development and universally beneficial, inclusive economic globalization. China, as the host, has organized over 300 meetings and events, yielding numerous cooperation outcomes. The discussions underscored the need for APEC parties to provide practical 'Asia-Pacific solutions' for regional and global development, focusing on upholding free trade, fostering innovation-driven growth...
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J.P. Morgan Executives Discuss Asia's AI Investment Boom and Economic Shifts

J.P. Morgan Executives Discuss Asia's AI Investment Boom and Economic Shifts

J.P. Morgan Executives Discuss Asia's AI Investment Boom and Economic Shifts
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China's Economic Strategy Under Xi Jinping Faces Growing Challenges and Potential Failure

China's Economic Strategy Under Xi Jinping Faces Growing Challenges and Potential Failure

China's Economic Strategy Under Xi Jinping Faces Growing Challenges and Potential Failure
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Ralph Lauren Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Fiscal 2027 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook Amid European Market Challenges

Ralph Lauren Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Fiscal 2027 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook Amid European Market Challenges

Ralph Lauren Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Fiscal 2027 Results, Raises Full-Year Outlook Amid European Market Challenges
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China's export growth expected to have remained strong in October: Reuters poll

China's export growth expected to have remained strong in October: Reuters poll

BEIJING, Nov 9 (Reuters) - China's goods exports are expected to have surged by a third in October, a Reuters poll shows, a helpful offset to weak domestic demand even as a year-to-date trade surplus of more than $1 trillion risks further antagonising trading partners.
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China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs with 3,507 Projects by Q3 2026

China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs with 3,507 Projects by Q3 2026

China's Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record Highs with 3,507 Projects by Q3 2026
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Vietnam's Digital Economy Projected to Reach $49 Billion by 2026, Leading Southeast Asia Growth

Vietnam's Digital Economy Projected to Reach $49 Billion by 2026, Leading Southeast Asia Growth

Vietnam's Digital Economy Projected to Reach $49 Billion by 2026, Leading Southeast Asia Growth
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Asian stocks bounce as AI, Mideast jitters recede; dollar firm on Fed bets

Asian stocks bounce as AI, Mideast jitters recede; dollar firm on Fed bets

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Asian markets and US equity futures had an upbeat start on Monday, edging into positive territory after a wild week when tech-heavy markets in Asia suffered some of their steepest falls in years over AI.
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Qianhai Emerges as Key Hub for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Ahead of APEC Meeting

Qianhai Emerges as Key Hub for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Ahead of APEC Meeting

Qianhai Emerges as Key Hub for Asia-Pacific Cooperation Ahead of APEC Meeting
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2026 APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen Attracts Strong U.S. Business Participation Amidst Regional Economic Focus

2026 APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen Attracts Strong U.S. Business Participation Amidst Regional Economic Focus

2026 APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen Attracts Strong U.S. Business Participation Amidst Regional Economic Focus
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Queenstown Mayor John Glover Advocates for AI Integration in Sustainable Tourism at Hangzhou Conference

Queenstown Mayor John Glover Advocates for AI Integration in Sustainable Tourism at Hangzhou Conference

Queenstown Mayor John Glover participated in the 10th Hangzhou International Sister City Mayors Conference, held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The conference, which convened mayors and representatives from 27 cities across 18 countries, focused on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban governance, cultural tourism, and industrial development. Mayor Glover emphasized the potential for cooperation between Queenstown and Hangzhou, suggesting that combining Hangzhou's technological strengths with Queenstown's ambition to become a model for sustainable electric tourism could yield significant benefits. The event also saw Hangzhou signing new cooperation agreements, including a memorandum with Mbale, Uganda, for friendly exchanges and collaboration in various sectors.
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Hollywood Has Flipped on GenAI, Says ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX Chief: ‘If You Don’t Have an AI Strategy, Don’t Bother’

Hollywood Has Flipped on GenAI, Says ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX Chief: ‘If You Don’t Have an AI Strategy, Don’t Bother’

Major Hollywood studios have gone from banning generative AI outright to shunning visual effects vendors that lack an AI plan, according to Daniel Seah, CEO of “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” VFX house Weta FX. Seah spoke to press in Taipei on Friday, after Weta FX signed a partnership with the Taiwan Creative […]