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China 's slowing economy challenges policymakers

Chinese economists are concerned about China's economic decline and what, if anything, policymakers can do to arrest it, after China's economy grew at a slower pace in April and key economic indicators moderated.

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India rejects Apple's plan to import used iPhones

India has rejected a plan by Apple Inc to import used iPhones, government officials said on Wednesday, a blow to the U.S. tech giant that has been seeking to revive waning sales of its flagship smartphones.

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China's e-pharmacy eyes prescription drug for full-bloom growth

China's e-commerce giants are getting a hand in pharmaceuticals as the government directs prescription drug sales away from hospitals and into retail.

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Apple introduces iPhone SE, awaits consumer reaction

Many have described iPhone SE as a retro-designed phone with some of the latest technology existing on the flagship iPhone 6s. "An iPhone 5s with a heart of iPhone 6s," some joked online after the launch of the device.

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China to track illegal vaccine trade

​China's top drug regulator, health authorities and police on Monday issued a circular calling for a crack down on those involved in the illegal trade of vaccines.

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Xiaomi continues to target Indian market, has no immediate plans for IPO

Xiaomi Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Lei Jun said that India continued to be a major target market this year and that he aimed to further expand in businesses other than smartphones.

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Australians bought record number of new cars during 2015

​Australians purchased a record number of cars during 2015, with a strong demand for Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) pushing the growth.

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Hong Kong retail sales drop for nine consecutive months

Retailers expect lackluster sales to persist during the Lunar New Year holiday next month and remain pessimistic about the full-year outlook, the Hong Kong Retail Management Association said.

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Auto sales in S.Korea hits 19-year high in 2015

​Auto sales in the South Korean market by five domestic carmakers hit the highest in 19 years in 2015 due to demand for cars made by the country's top two automakers Hyundai and Kia, industry data showed Monday.

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Adele beats Bieber and One Direction.

Adele beat all comers on the United States Billboard 200 album charts on Monday with a record-breaking debut for 25, leaving other top acts such as Justin Bieber and British boyband One Direction looking like also-rans.

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Singles' Day shopping spree spreads to Taiwan

An online shopping holiday that originated on the Chinese mainland has spread to Taiwan, with intense media coverage and major shopping websites launching major sales.

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S. Korea's retail sales hit 4-month high on demand for cosmetics, clothing

​Retail sales in South Korea hit the highest in four months due to demand for consumer goods, indicating a full-fledged recovery in private consumption from a MERS outbreak, a government report showed Monday.

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Volkswagen car sales in S.Korea reduce over emission cheating scandal

​German automaker Volkswagen saw its car sales decline in South Korea last month as reputation of the world's largest carmaker was dented on emission cheating scandal, an industry lobby group data showed Tuesday.

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China auto market lackluster on weak demand

China's automobile production and sales continued year-on-year drops for a fourth month in August on weak demand, an industry association said Thursday.

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Volvo's car sales surge even as Chinese demand slumps

​The Volvo Car Group reported a global sales surge for the month of July on Monday although the company suffered from a hefty drop in Chinese demand.

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Brazil residents request 5.2 million Olympic tickets

​Brazilian residents applied for 5.2 million tickets during the first sales phase, organizers said on Thursday.

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Home sales in major Chinese cities spike in April

The sales volume of new homes in major cities posted a solid gain in April thanks to policy easing, according to a report released by E-house China R&D Institute, a leading property consultant firm.