The Islamic State’s military triumphs in Iraq and Syria are throwing the Middle East's existing alliances into disarray and even calling into question national borders. A new regional order is emerging, one defined by an enhanced role for the Kurds and Iran and diminished influence for the region’s Sunni powers.

A shared feeling that the west has run things for too long masks deep divergences in world views

Beijing-based Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Xiabuxiabu Catering Management (China) Holdings Co. Ltd., backed by global growth equity firm General Atlantic, has filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for an IPO, according to a regulatory filing. The size or the pricing of the IPO have not been determined. Earlier this year, it was reported that […]

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China's upcoming October data release will likely show that real economic activity has settled down at a mild pace. Despite a tentative stabilization, the feeble organic growth momentum still entails additional policy supports, says a research report by UBS AG. The growth of October industrial production has likely stayed flat. China's official PMI weakened from […]

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Ex-equities trader at Bank of America Merrill Lynch charged after bodies found at his flat

New research shows fast-depleting groundwater supplies

Property buyers are unperturbed by street protests and the end of easy money

China flouts austerity campaign with lavish buildings, golf links and a folk shopping village

Alibaba Group's chairman Jack Ma and Apple's chief executive officer Tim Cook jointly announced last week that Alibaba and Apple will work together on payment services. Apple Pay plans to enter the Chinese market via Alipay and become a payment method for Chinese Apple users. But more importantly, Apple will help Alipay to expand into […]

Suspect to appear in court on Monday after one victim found in suitcase