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A look into the soul of Philippe Bouvet, a French artist in China

WhenitcomestoFrance,peopleusuallythinkfirstofitsfashionorgourmetfood.Butthecountryisalsorenownedfortheaterandart.PhilippeBouvetcametoChinainthe1990sforthefirstt

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German industrial union demands pay rise amid strong economy

Germany'slargestindustrialunionpresseditsdemandsforpayrisesandthepossibilityforreducedhoursfor3.9millionworkerswithrenewedshort-termstrikesTuesday,sayingtheecon

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CICC raises China growth forecast to 7 pct for 2018

AleadingChineseinvestmentfirmraiseditsforecastforChina'seconomicgrowthin2018,citingstrongerexternaldemandandstrengthinconsumptionandmanufacturinginvestment.TheC

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Eurozone economic confidence hits highest level since 2000

Eurozoneeconomicconfidencecontinuedrise,reachingitshighestlevelsinceOctober2000inDecember.FiguresfromtheEuropeanCommissionshowedtheEconomicSentimentIndicator(ES

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Survey shows China's B&R initiative receives more world recognition

China'simageissteadilyimproving,withinternationalappreciationofitsperformanceindomesticandforeignaffairs,economicinfluenceandculturalandhigh-techhallmarks,accor

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Philippines readies global bonds sale, more tax measures

ThePhilippinesislookingtoissuesovereignbondsinthefirstquarteroftheyeartohelpfinancethisyear’sbudget,itsfinanceministersaidonMonday,signalingthegovernmentisstepp

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Indian: Sensex, Nifty mark record; rupee hits over 2-1/2 year high

IndianshareshitrecordhighsonMonday,aspre-budgetcheerandoptimismovercorporateresultsoffsetloweredgrowthforecasts,withsentimentalsoboostedbybroaderAsianmarketstha

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Pakistan’s cement despatches jumps 12 pct despite low exports

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U.S. fund managers expect value stocks to jump in 2018

Valuestocksaregettingaonce-overfromsomeU.S.growthfundmanagersinearly2018astheyprowlforoverlookedsharestheythinkhavemoreupsideinamarketthatgainednearly20percentl

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China's home appliance maker Haier's 2017 sales revenue rises 20 pct

China'sleadinghomeappliancemakerHaiersaidonSaturdayitsglobalrevenueincreased20percentyearonyearin2017thankstoitsexpandingshareinthehigh-endmarket.Haierrakedin30

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China sets forestry development goals for 2050

China'sforestryauthorityhasmadeaplantoboostthedomesticforestryindustryandincreaseitsforestresourcestotheworld'saverageby2050.TheplanunveiledbyZhangJianlong,chie

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China regulator launches rules on limiting bank exposure

China’sbankingwatchdogonFridayissuednewrulesoncommercialbankstocurbthesizeoflargeexposuresconcerningtheircapital.Alargeexposureisdefinedasthesumofallexposuresof

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Auto becomes top priority in KORUS FTA talks

SouthKorea'sautoindustryisexpectedtofeelthepinchofpotentialchangesasitbecamethefirsttargetofrenegotiationofthefreetradeagreement(FTA)withtheUnitedStates,industr

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US job gains disappoint, unemployment holds at 4.1%

TheUSeconomy'sjobcreationabilitydisappointedinDecember,despitesolidhiringinmanufacturingandconstruction,accordingtogovernmentdatareportedFriday.Butwiththecountr

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India lowers economic growth forecast ahead of budget

Indialowereditsforecastforthecurrentyear’seconomicgrowthonFridaybeforeafederalbudgetisreleasednextmonth,asbusinesseswerehitbythechaoticlaunchofnewnationwidetaxl

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Dow tops 25,000 milestone; Wall St extends New Year's rally

TheDowindustrialsbrokeabovethe25,000levelforthefirsttimeonThursdayandothermajorindexeshitclosingrecordhighsagain,propelledbystrongglobaleconomicdatathatextended

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China’s mobile payment enters overseas markets

Chinesemobilepaymentisbig,andtechconsultancyfirmForresterResearchsaysChina'smobilepaymentmarketis90timesthesizeofthatintheUS.Chineseonlinepaymentgiant,Alipay,la