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Deutsche Bank brings fears over health of Europe's banks back to boil

The turmoil swirling around Deutsche Bank has brought simmering concerns about the health of Europe's banks back to a boil.

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California dreamin: how Chinese investors are pumping billions into the US West Coast

From real estate, to high-tech firms to entertainment giants, Chinese investments in the US, notably California, are moving at a dizzying pace and are on course to smash records again this year.

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California dreamin’: how Chinese investors are pumping billions into the US West Coast

From real estate, to high-tech firms to entertainment giants, Chinese investments in the US, notably California, are moving at a dizzying pace and are on course to smash records again this year.

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France asks Switzerland to hand over 45,000 UBS accounts: report

French tax authorities have asked Switzerland to hand over client information for some 45,000 bank accounts as part of a probe into alleged tax fraud, Le Parisien daily said Monday.

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Supercar maker McLaren says not in discussion with Apple

McLaren damped down a report on Wednesday that Apple Inc had made an approach for the British Formula One team owner and supercar maker.

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Macao's game for recovery

Old and new casinos pour in billions of dollars into local economy, promising to reverse recent slump

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Thailand says visa on arrival fee jump will not hit Chinese, Indian markets

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on Thursday that the country's tourism is expected to keep growing and generate 75 billion U.S. dollars throughout 2016, adding that the coming visa on arrival fee hike may not hit Chinese and Indian markets.

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Macao's gaming industry reverses slump in August

Macao's gaming revenue registered a rise of 1.1 percent year-on-year in August, reversing the 26-month slump of the industry.

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Japan's defense ministry eyes record budget for FY 2017, 5th annual rise under Abe

Japan's Ministry of Defense will submit to parliament on Wednesday a record-high budget request for the fiscal year 2017, marking the fifth annual increase since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe retook office in 2012.

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Chinese insurance giant Anbang invites pitches from banks for possible Hong Kong IPO

Firms that can’t make enough to pay their staff, cover their expenses, and add a bit of profit for a rainy day, shouldn’t be in business.

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Investment main driver for China-Africa cooperation

An increasing number of Chinese entrepreneurs are turning their eyes to Africa to seek business opportunities.

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Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison posts higher-than-expected 2pc interim profit growth

Firm says Brexit "will bring with it considerable challenge both for the UK and for Europe, for at least the next two to three years"

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Alibaba sales soar 59pc as Chinese continue shopping online despite slowing economy

Alibaba Group Holding’s first-quarter revenue jumped by a better-than-expected 59 per cent as more Chinese went online to buy everything from appliances to furniture, while new investments in media, entertainment and cloud computing paid off.

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Brazil to continue Rousseff's flagship housing program

The Brazilian government announced Thursday that it would restart the construction of over 10,000 houses as part of the "Mi Casa, Mi Vida (My House, My Life) " program destined for poorer families.

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Tunnel-bus production center faces delays

The production center for an innovative bus that straddles highway lanes to allow cars to pass beneath-a sort of moving tunnel-appears deserted with no sign of construction, raising questions about the scheduled launch in 2017.

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Chinese customers boost S. Korean E-Commerce

S.Korea's e-commerce exports have grown significantly due to growing demand for cosmetics and clothing among Chinese online shoppers.