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☆ Chinese companies are looking overseas for growth. Morgan Stanley says this is the stock to play the trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A U.S.-listed Chinese company that makes most of its money overseas could soar more than 75%, according to Morgan Stanley's newly updated forecasts. "This is because the stock has traded off recently, making short term valuation much more compelling," the Morgan Stanley analysts said, noting Tuya's quarterly results last week. Tuya shares closed Friday at $1.99, down more than 13% for the year so far. "Key play on Chinese companies going overseas, with a global leading position," the analysts said. Tuya is just one of many China-based companies going overseas as their business capabilities improve and growth at home slows.

Persons: Morgan Stanley's, Yang Liu, Morgan Stanley, Tuya, Goldman Sachs, BNY Mellon Organizations: Management, Asia Pacific, Google, BNY, New Enterprise Associates Locations: U.S, Asia, China, Europe, India, Hong Kong

☆ JPMorgan is 'positive' on China stocks and 'constructive' on real estate as Beijing props up markets
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

JPMorgan is "positive" on China stocks and "constructive" on its real estate sector as the world's second-largest economy strives to prop up its equity and property markets. JPMorgan's view on China stocks is "tilted in the positive direction," said Wendy Liu, the firm's chief Asia and China equity strategist. Liu, who expects the index to hit 3,900 by the end of the year, said that China market was still "among the cheapest" in Asia Pacific. Mainland China's CSI300 was the third worst performing stock market in Asia, losing 11.38% last year. When asked about the Chinese real estate sector, Liu said it was at an "inflection point," and that JPMorgan was "constructive" on the sector.

Persons: Wendy Liu, Liu, they'll, CSI300, Hong, malpractices . Liu, Wu Qing, Wu, JPMorgan Organizations: JPMorgan, JPMorgan Global China, China Securities Regulatory Commission, People's Bank of China Locations: China, Asia, Jegarajah, Asia Pacific

☆ The Architect Who Made Singapore’s Public Housing the Envy of the World
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Sui-Lee Wee | Chang W. Lee | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The high-rise apartments — some with panoramic views of Singapore’s tropical cityscape — are airy, light-filled and spacious enough to comfortably raise a family. They are also public housing units, and for decades, were emphatically affordable, giving Singapore an enviable rate of homeownership. Now, however, at least a few of the apartments are being sold at a price that would have been unthinkable not long ago: more than $1 million. “I’m sad to see that — because public housing must equal affordability,” said Liu Thai Ker, the urban planner who gets much of the credit for creating the country’s widely lauded approach to housing its citizens.

Persons: ”, Liu Thai Ker Locations: Singapore

☆ Jennifer Lopez plus AI robots in ‘Atlas’ equals fuel for Netflix’s algorithm
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Say what you want about Jennifer Lopez, but streaming algorithms surely love her, which accounts for her parade of recent movies – “The Mother” (Netflix), “Shotgun Wedding” (Amazon) and “Marry Me” (Peacock), all in the last two years. Add to that “Atlas,” a nonstop sci-fi action movie that basically gets the job done with a plot that recalls Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” just with a lot more cursing. Atlas must then team up with another AI robot (voiced by Gregory James Cohan) in order to survive. Netflix continues to lay down expensive bets on genre movies, with Zack Snyder’s two-part “Rebel Moon” among the more prominent recent examples. For her part, Lopez steps into a slightly different role – and wisely away from another rom-com – in her dual capacity as producer and star.

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CNN —China’s military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People’s Liberation Army said Friday as its forces kicked off a second day of large-scale exercises encircling its democratic neighbor. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry has condemned China’s military exercises as “irrational provocations” and dispatched its own sea, air and ground forces in response. A total of 19 Chinese warships and seven coast guard vessels were detected near the Taiwan Strait, according to the ministry. China Coast Guard drill near Taiwan. China Coast Guard/Weibo‘Blockading Taiwan’China’s military drills are often as much about playing to a domestic audience as signaling intentions internationally, and state media has ramped up coverage of the drills.

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☆ Millennials are 'quiet vacationing' rather than asking their boss for PTO: 'There's a giant workaround culture'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A majority, 78%, of U.S. workers say they don't take all their PTO days, and it's highest among Gen Z workers and millennials, according to a new Harris Poll survey of 1,170 American workers. That's not to say they're not taking breaks — they're just not telling their boss. Nearly 4 in 10 say they've taken time off without communicating it to their manager. "There's a giant workaround culture at play," Rodney says. "It's not exactly quiet quitting, but more like quiet vacationing."

Persons: they're, Libby Rodney, That's, Slack, Rodney, Gen Zers, millennials Organizations: Harris, Microsoft Locations: U.S

☆ China is trying to end its ‘epic’ property crisis. The hard work is just beginning
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“The policymakers recognize the urgency to prevent an outright property crisis,” said Zhaopeng Xing, senior China strategist at ANZ Research. According to Goldman Sachs, the total value of unsold homes, unfinished projects and unused land in China is about 30 trillion yuan ($4.1 trillion). On Friday, Tao Ling, deputy governor of the PBOC, said the relending program could eventually underpin 500 billion yuan ($69 billion) worth of bank loans to support the buying. The Housing Ministry said Friday that local governments can instruct local state-owned enterprises to help purchase some unsold homes from developers. Just the beginningAddressing the oversupply of unsold homes is only the first step, experts say.

Persons: ”, Zhaopeng Xing, Goldman Sachs, it’s, Tao Ling, Ting Lu, Nomura, Helen Qiao, It’s, Tao, ” Jing Liu, Taylor Wang, Xing, Goldman, Donald Trump, Michelle Lam, Wei Yao, Société Générale Organizations: Hong Kong CNN —, ANZ Research, Goldman, People’s Bank of China, Greater China, Bank of America, Housing Ministry, HSBC, European Union Locations: China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong CNN — Beijing, Beijing, Greater, Société, Japan

☆ $9 billion travel tech firm Navan on track to hit profitability this year and 'not far' from IPO, CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Asked about when Navan would choose to go public, the firm's CEO and co-founder Ariel Cohen said the company is close to reaching that milestone. "We can see the signals," he said, adding that Navan has been adjusting its leadership structure and making changes to its board in a signal of maturity. Last month saw Navan announce the return of Rich Liu, formerly Navan's chief revenue officer and "an expert on scaling companies from seed to IPO and beyond," to the business as CEO of Navan Travel, the company's travel division. While Cohen wouldn't commit to a date for Navan's eventual IPO, he said the business was "not far" from being ready for a stock market listing. The company is on track to become cash-flow positive and achieve profitability for the first time this year, he said.

Persons: Ariel Cohen, Rich Liu, Amy Butte, Cohen, Cohen wouldn't, he's Organizations: Navan, CNBC, Navan Travel, New York Stock Exchange Locations: Navan, U.S

☆ Gen Z bosses on the 6 misconceptions people have about them in the workplace: ‘We see these stereotypes getting in the way’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In 2024, Gen Z workers are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the American labor force for the first time. Gen Z workers know what their bosses are saying about them, and they'd like to have a word. Some leaders even go as far as saying they avoid hiring Gen Z workers, who are as old as 27 this year. Myth: Gen Z is asking for too muchMany leaders think Gen Z are entitled not just in their earning power, but what they expect out of work in general. Myth: Gen Z workers will quit because they're disloyalIt's long been true that early-career professionals are more likely than seasoned workers to change jobs quickly.

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☆ Didi co-founder Liu steps down after decade at the helm of Chinese ride-hailing company
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Didi Global, the Chinese ride-hailing company, must face a lawsuit in a U.S. court claiming it defrauded investors by concealing and disobeying a Chinese government order to postpone its 2021 initial public offering until it resolved cybersecurity and privacy concerns. Didi Global 's co-founder Jean Liu has stepped down from her roles as president and board director of China's biggest ride-hailing firm to take on a new role, according to an internal company memo. Didi, which is seen as China's answer to Uber but has faced prolonged regulatory scrutiny, will no longer have a position of president, it said in the memo seen by Reuters. The company was penalized with a $1.2 billion fine in July 2022 over data security violations. Didi began to recover from its regulatory challenges in early 2023 when it received permission to relaunch its apps.

Persons: Didi Global, Jean Liu, Didi, Liu, Goldman Sachs, Will Cheng, Liu Chuanzhi Organizations: Reuters, Lenovo, Alibaba, Uber, Apple, U.S Locations: U.S, China

On a drizzly Saturday afternoon, hundreds of mahjong enthusiasts gathered in Downtown Brooklyn to play the 19th-century Chinese game of strategy and luck. As attendees entered the Korean food hall Hana House, they spread out over some two dozen tables. Upbeat electronic music from a live D.J. The afternoon marked the second birthday of Green Tile Social Club, a New York-based mahjong community that was hosting its first tournament. Four Asian American alumni from the University of Texas at Austin — Ernest Chan, Grace Liu, Joanne Xu and Sarah Teng — started playing together about two years ago, and it grew into the club.

Persons: Austin — Ernest Chan, Grace Liu, Joanne Xu, Sarah Teng — Organizations: Hana, Tile Social, University of Texas, Austin Locations: Downtown Brooklyn, New York

☆ From $35,000 to $446,000: What it cost to renovate a $1 home in Italy
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

She placed a winning bid for 5,555 euros, and with taxes and fees, spent 5,900 euros (roughly $6,200) to secure the property. Mickey Todiwala | CNBC Make ItMeredith Tabbone knocked down several walls to open up her kitchen, dining and living areas. Mickey Todiwala | CNBC Make ItDespite "4 million moments of frustration" over the years, Tabbone says the expense has been well worth it. Mickey Todiwala | CNBC Make ItThe houses were sold for 1 euro each but also incurred a 500-euro realtors fee and 2,800-euro deed. Mickey Todiwala | CNBC Make It

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☆ China retail sales, investment data miss expectations in April
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

BEIJING — China reported data Friday that pointed to slower growth on the consumer side while industrial activity remained robust. Retail sales rose by 2.3% in April from a year ago, the National Bureau of Statistics said. That was less than the 3.8% increase forecast by a Reuters poll, and slower than the 3.1% pace reported in March. But fixed asset investment rose by 4.2% for the first four months of the year, lower than the 4.6% expected increase. Statistics bureau spokeswoman Liu Aihua pointed out that last year, the multi-day May 1 Labor Day holiday had included two days in April.

Persons: Liu Aihua, Liu Organizations: National Bureau of Statistics, China's Ministry of Commerce, Labor, Statistics, Oxford Locations: Huai'an, China, BEIJING — China

☆ As Putin and Xi meet, the power dynamics between Russia and China keep the West guessing
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty ImagesRussia's close relationship with superpower China is under close scrutiny as Russian President Vladimir Putin meets his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday. "Neither Putin nor Xi can achieve what they want to achieve, both domestically and internationally, without the support of the other. Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping leave after a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Oct. 17, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcome ceremony before Russia-China talks in Moscow, Russia, on March 21, 2023.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Pedro Pardo, Putin, Sam Greene, they've, " Greene, Xi, It's, Pavel Byrkin, it's, —, Natasha Kuhrt, Russia's, Kuhrt, Sergei Savostyanov, Greene, Liu Pengyu, Mikhail Tereshchenko Organizations: Forum, International Cooperation, of, People, Afp, Getty, Xinhua, Democratic, Center for, CNBC, Analysts, Kremlin, Putin, King's College London, Russia, U.S, Reuters, Sputnik Locations: Beijing, China, Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, Central Asia, Russian, U.S, Washington

☆ How to stop feeling guilty about not being as productive as you hoped
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But now and then, they can also make us feel bad about the things we don't get around to. First of all, "it's useful to recognize that we're really bad at making predictions," Newport says. Get started by reviewing how much you got done over a longer period of time"Humans are really bad at estimating the time required for cognitive tasks," Newport says. Think: What are the things you're proud of? Looking at the bigger picture, "when you switch to an outcomes-based productivity mindset, you begin to see a lot of these as obstacles to actually accomplishing things," Newport says.

Persons: Cal Newport, I'm Organizations: Georgetown University Locations: Newport

☆ Why Biden’s monster EV tariffs could inflame a Europe-China trade war
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

It’s a very different matter in Europe — by far the biggest export market for Chinese EV manufacturers. EU tariffs could backfireAccording to Citi, the EU accounted for 36% of Chinese EV exports last year, more than the next five largest markets combined. By contrast, the United States currently receives just 1.1% of China’s EV exports. For BYD, China’s biggest EV maker, the tariffs would likely have to be even higher to be effective, they add. “I’d say we are entering a very tense period in terms of trade interactions and trade defense,” she added.

Persons: Joe Biden, “ I’m, ” Biden, Joseph Webster, Agatha Kratz, Kratz, That’s, Oliver Zipse, ”, Tu Le, “, Josh Lipsky, Juliana Liu Organizations: London CNN, United, EV, European Union, Atlantic Council, EU, CNN, Citi, Capital Economics, BMW Locations: China, America, Europe, United States, It’s, Brussels, “ Brussels, Beijing, subsidization, EU, States, Italy, Hong Kong

☆ Young workers are flocking to these fast-growing job markets—they're not on the coasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

New York, Washington, D.C. and other major metros may be some of the most sought-after job markets for young professionals, but for ample opportunities and high-paying roles, they may have better luck in the Sun Belt. The metro areas around Tucson, Arizona; Tallahassee, Florida; and Gainesville, Florida; are the fastest-growing job markets for entry-level roles, according to new data from LinkedIn. The top industries hiring entry-level workers are secure fields like manufacturing, government, education and health care. 1 priority is finding a job with stability. The professional services sector has seen more layoffs in recent years, Kantenga says, but common jobs in consulting and legal services also pay "extremely well," which may be a worthwhile tradeoff for young people.

Persons: Kory Kantenga, Kantenga, grads Organizations: LinkedIn, Sun Locations: York, Washington, Tucson , Arizona, Tallahassee , Florida, Gainesville , Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, Chattanooga , Tennessee, Savannah, Georgia, Des Moines , Iowa, Birmingham , Alabama, Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Huntsville , Alabama, Hartford , Connecticut, South, Americas, Tucson

☆ China is 'very keen' to step up economic support, strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailChina is 'very keen' to step up economic support, strategist saysBecky Liu, head of China macro strategy at Standard Chartered Bank, says, however, that a "mega stimulus" is not yet on the table.

Persons: Becky Liu Organizations: China, Standard Chartered Bank Locations: China

☆ Gold Gala fashion: ‘It’s the one place where you can really represent’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Stephy Chung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

On Saturday, stars gathered on the steps of The Music Center in Los Angeles for the Gold Gala — a celebration of Asian Pacific influential talent across entertainment, fashion, technology and more, hosted by the non-profit Gold House. Actor Eugene Lee Yang attends the Gold Gala in an eye catching ensemble. It’s not something that I grew up imagining I’d have for myself.”Lucy Liu, wearing a gown by Bibhu Mohapatra, and Karan Johar exchange a greeting at the Gold Gold 2024. Michael Kovac/Getty ImagesFrom left to right, Shelby Rabara and Harry Shum Jr. attend the Gold Gala. So that’s been wonderful to see people take chances, and how we’ve knocked it out of the park,” Lakshmi told CNN.

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☆ 24-year-old earns $50,000 a year living in a town of 121—how she spends her time and money
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Madi Lee says she lives comfortably in Medora earning $50,000 per year working at the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Take Madi Lee, 24, who graduated in 2022 and found herself working in Medora, North Dakota — popoulation: 121. Medora is a tourist town near Theodore Roosevelt National Park where the busy season brings in thousands of visitors. Madi Lee, 24, moved to Medora, North Dakota, which has a year-round population of 121 people. Courtesy of Madi Lee

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☆ China’s Xi Jinping highlights Europe’s divisions ahead of expected Putin visit
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Chinese state media played up the warm diplomacy, with headlines proclaiming China’s “ironclad” bond with Serbia and “golden friendship” with Hungary. Both are sure to closely watch any summit between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in China, expected to happen soon. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is welcomed at the airport in Belgrade on May 7 for his two-day state visit. Xi also marketed a shared worldview during his meeting with Orban in Hungary, which is a member of both the EU and NATO. Chinese leader Xi Jinping talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest on May 9.

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CNBC Make It asked locals in their 20s and 30s living in New York and LA about how much they pay in rent — and if they think it's actually worth the money. Mia pays $3,500 per month for a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan that she shares with a roommate. "I pay way too much, but it is a beautiful apartment," she tells CNBC Make It. Outside of Manhattan, rent isn't much more affordable. "If I lived in [Manhattan], I'd probably be spending $4,000 to $5,000 for what I have now," Shane adds.

Persons: Zumper, Mia, It's, Shane Organizations: CNBC Locations: New York, Los Angeles, LA, NYC, Manhattan, Bronx, New York City

☆ Chinese Magnate in Straw Donor Scheme Agrees to Leave U.S. in Plea Deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Karen Zraick | Bianca Pallaro | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A Chinese entertainment magnate who pleaded guilty to making more than $10,000 in illegal political campaign donations to three candidates, agreed in federal court on Thursday to give up his green card and leave the United States. Hui Qin, 55, had been in jail in Brooklyn since his arrest in October. One of the candidates was Mayor Eric Adams, according to two people familiar with the case, though none of the campaigns knew the donations were illegal, prosecutors said. In March, Mr. Qin pleaded guilty to charges of making campaign contributions in the names of others, immigration fraud and producing false identification. His company collapsed, he was the target of lawsuits and his wife, Emma Liu, left him, Mr. Mazurek said.

Persons: Hui Qin, Eric Adams, Qin, Henry Mazurek, Joan M, ”, Emma Liu, Mazurek Organizations: Mr Locations: United States, Brooklyn, Long, China

Two of three speakers at the engineering school’s ceremony disappeared abruptly from the school’s graduation website. A self-described “fourth-generation Trojan” from Pasadena, Ms. Blain, who has spent much of her life imagining her own U.S.C. Pro-Palestinian students tried to set up an encampment on campus days later, and university officials summoned the Los Angeles police. At the engineering school, where Ms. Tabassum, the valedictorian, will be graduating, professors were trying to resurrect her chance to speak. A university committee had picked Ms. Tabassum, who is Muslim and of South Asian ancestry, from about 100 undergraduates with near 4.0 grade point averages.

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☆ Want to boost your productivity? Hit the movies during work, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

At least, that's one productivity tip from Cal Newport, a Georgetown University professor and author of "Slow Productivity." Newport's latest book aims to help people eliminate what he calls "pseudo productivity," or the performance of busyness, and to replace that effort with outcomes-based work. "What matters is, what are you producing over time, and how good is the stuff you're producing?" The basic principles of switching to slow productivity are to do fewer things, work at a natural pace and obsess over quality. You could also try working in cycles.

Persons: Newport Organizations: Cal Newport, Georgetown University, Newport, CNBC Locations: Cal, Newport, Basecamp

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