Companies have to contend with local protectionism, cultural differences and an underdeveloped health care sector while exploring growth potential in Southeast Asia’s largest economy

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In Depth: Chinese Drugmakers Find Fertile, but Challenging Market in Indonesia

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As Middle Eastern nations are trying to diversify their economies away from oil by boosting tourism, culture and other businesses, Chinese visitors and firms are driving growth.

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In Depth: Gulf States Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Chinese Tourists as Focus Shifts From Oil

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The country hit its 5% growth target for 2024, buoyed by a burst of extra momentum in the fourth quarter. Yet, the growth was uneven

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Last-Quarter Bounce Helps China Hit GDP Target but Challenges Remain

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Despite their dominance in China’s payments sector, the duo faces global challenges due to a lack of transparency

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In Depth: China’s Booming Cross-Border E-Commerce Pits Alipay, WeChat Pay Against the World

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In an exclusive interview with Caixin, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput also discusses tackling high household debt.

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Interview: Thailand’s Central Bank Chief on Its Rate Cut, Household Debt and Fintech

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The country’s leadership is shifting policy to combat weak demand, external pressures and sluggish recovery.

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Four Things to Know About China’s 2025 Economic Outlook

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Beijing’s latest support package targets years of off-book borrowing and growing fiscal challenges

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In Depth: China’s Multitrillion-Dollar Salve for Local Government Hidden Debt

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Chinese insurers face increased volatility in key financial metrics as they adopt international accounting standards aimed at enhancing transparency

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In Depth: China’s Insurers Prepare to Shine a Light Into Their Financial Black Box

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The German auto giants were late to adapt to the shift to EVs and failed to recognize how competitive the Chinese market had become, industry insiders say

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In Depth: How BMW, Audi and Mercedes Ended Up Also-Rans in China

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The British pharmaceutical giant falsified patient test results to secure insurance coverage for its cancer drug in an effort to boost sales, but the alleged misconduct ended up benefiting some patients.

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Cover Story: How AstraZeneca’s China Fraud Was About More Than Greed

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