China

Huawei joins chipmaking fray with 2 new AI chips for data centres

But it does not plan to directly compete with global chipmakers as Ascend 910 and 310 will not be sold to third parties.

Asian healthtech deals surged 56.8% to US$4.97b in Q3

The highest deal worth US$146m was closed in China.

China to push for legislation of property tax

The market cannot be put under control even after previous curbs over the past two years.

China's infrastructure investment growth contracted 1.8% in July

But it could recover amidst the government's policy easing.

China M&A deal values fell 18% in H1

Domestic strategic M&A crashed 27% to about US$1b.

China dominates world's largest banks even as Europe flexes financial muscle

Chinese lenders held the top four places in overall ranking based on Tier 1 capital.

China to trim minimum bank reserves in July

The move will release liquidity valued at around US$100b to support the economy.

CapitaLand buys $1.18b property in China

The mixed-used site can yield up to 1,900 residential units and a shopping mall.

APAC crowned as world's largest source of real estate capital

Capital outflows from China, Hong Kong, and Singapore that totalled US$71.9b secured APAC's top spot.

Ascott expands footprint in China with two new serviced residences

Ascott Harmony City and Somerset Baitang are serviced-residences with 164 and 194 units, respectively.

China's looser rules on foreign investors to ease foreign bank entry

It will allow easier entry for insurance-related businesses.

China next to US as largest foreign investment hub in 2017

Hongkong, Brazil, and Singapore came next with US$104b, US$63b, and US$62b worth of FDI, respectively.

Frasers Hospitality launched second Tianjin property

It has 224 Gold-Standard studio residences and two bedroom apartments.