Jan 19, 2026 • 3 min read

China fourth-quarter growth slows to 4.5%, weakest in nearly three years as consumption misses forecasts

China's economic growth slowed to the weakest level in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min read

China’s GDP grows 5 per cent in 2025

Booming exports offset weaker growth in the domestic economy

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Jan 19, 2026 • 5 min read

What the U.S.-Taiwan deal means for the island's 'silicon shield'

The U.S.-Taiwan deal aimed at expanding chip production capacity in the U.S. may not fully wean Washington off the island's most advanced semiconductors.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 2 min read

Asia-Pacific markets mostly slip as investors assess Greenland developments, await key China data

China is set to release a slew of economic data today, including fourth-quarter GDP numbers.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 3 min read

Billionaires have ‘outsized’ political influence — and they’re richer than ever, says Oxfam

Billionaires' wealth has risen sharply to a record high of $18.3 trillion — with the super-rich seeking power "for their own gain," according to Oxfam.

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Jan 18, 2026 • 5 min read

He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion

Jack Zhang worked as a dishwasher, bartender and cashier at a petrol station before he started Airwallex. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion.

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