This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. The big story Three young boys eating lollipops joined me on the elevator inside the five-story Yiwu “International Trade Market,” which ships the majority of the world’s Christmas decorations. The kids ran out before…
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Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty Images Eli Lilly’s Nexperimental GLP-1 pill helped people lose about 12% of their body weight, with weight loss plateauing for most patients in the 72-week trial, according to full study results presented at a medical meeting on Tuesday. Lilly had announced in August that the Phase 3 study of…
Baidu has launched a slew of AI applications after its Ernie chatbot received public approval. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Chinese tech giant Baidu saw its shares in Hong Kong soar as much as 12% on Wednesday as the company ramps up its artificial intelligence plans and partnerships. Shares in the Beijing-based firm,…
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Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, speaks during an unveiling event in New York on Feb. 26, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Tuesday that he’s working to root out bureaucracy from within the company’s ranks as part of an effort to reset its culture. Speaking at Amazon’s annual…
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports fell 11.3% in August from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday. Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Images Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports fell 11.3% in August from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, weaker than analysts’ estimates as exports of both electronics and non-electronics fell. The fall compared with a Reuters poll forecast for an annual rise of 1.0%,…
Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle’s record for homers by a switch-hitter and tied the Mariners record set by Ken Griffey Jr. when the Seattle star hit his 55th and 56th of the season in consecutive at-bats against the Royals on Tuesday night. Raleigh doubled in his first at-bat on a hot, humid night in Kansas…
A sign is posted in front of Workday headquarters on Feb. 6, 2025 in Pleasanton, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Activist investor Elliott Management said on Tuesday it has taken more than $2 billion stake in human resources software seller Workday. Elliott said it is pleased with its dialogue with the leadership team at…
Mineral explorers hoping to meet the growing demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian funding to help make their projects a reality in a country with the largest reserves after China. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Beijing still isn’t giving foreign companies access to…
