Northern Ireland looks for its own ‘golden age’ in relations with China

NI seeks to build on UK’s growing influence in China following Xi visit

China’s investment in Africa down 43%

Falling commodity prices and weak global demand hit Chinese spending

China’s economic outlook uncertain but consumption should rise

Report by Conference Board and Nielsen is downright dark in its assessment

Could Singles Day be Ireland’s new Web Summit?

The sales event created by Alibaba’s Jack Ma could become a global phemonenon

Emerging markets may be hitting a Bric wall

The closure of fund by Goldman Sachs is a sign fortunes could be changing

Irish launch big whiskey push in Hong Kong

Hong Kong residents love their whiskey, offering opportunity for Irish distillers

Singapore is richest country in the world, says Legatum

Prosperity Index shows Norway wins in overall rankings,with Ireland 10th

Concern Worldwide opens office in South Korea

Move presents new opportunities for Irish-Korean collaboration, says Irish Ambassador

David Bowie meets Monty Python in latest Chinese propaganda

Ruling Communist Party hopes young people will like its ‘hip’ approach to economics

Foreign firms wonder about will to reform state-owned enterprises in China

As SOEs face global competition, China is trying to attract private investors

Ireland seeks to boost its position as a Chinese education destination

Number of Chinese students coming to Ireland was up 34% last year

Sceptics wary of Alibaba take on its meteoric rise

Yes, Chinese consumption is rising, but maybe not by as much as ecommerce company boss Jack Ma reckons

Slowing China poses dangers for emerging economies

Worlds’ second largest economy flags as policymakers manage cooling of debt-fuelled property market

China cautious on US-led regional trade pact

The Trans-Pacific Partnership aims to cut trade tariffs for 12 countries

China’s population to peak in 2025 on low fertility

Slow econmic growth could mean the end of the one-child policy

Hong Kong’s ‘Superman’ Li Ka-shing rejects claims he is abandoning China

Asia’s richest man warns against state media attacks over investment decisions

China cuts tax on smaller cars to help economy

Sales tax cut amid various positive signs for the Chinese economy

Irish tech founder in Hong Kong snags €1.32m seed capital

Fergus Clarke’s Lamplight Analytics uses social media data to draw insights

Asian Development Bank sees opportunities for Ireland

Bank cuts its GDP growth forecasts for Developing Asia to 5.8 per cent for 2015

Focus on government investment to boost China’s sluggish economy

Better, smarter investment expected to form core of Five Year Plan to encourage growth

President Xi wheels out 15 top CEOs for US visit

Phalanx of top corporate leaders will be mix of state and private sector companies

Figures on Chinese economy could still cause sleepless nights

Authorities try to calm fears as they aim to balance stimulus with need for reform

China’s stock woes may drive revival of property market

Chinese government hopes new stimulus will lead to investment in economy

China’s stock market slide prompts nearly 200 arrests

Investigation led to many prominent figures being arrested for online rumour-mongering

North Korea to taste free market in trade zone on border with China

Residents living in zone within 20km of border will be allowed to trade

80m Chinese tune into ‘Glamorous Ireland’ show

Documentary an excellent way of showcasing Ireland, says Tourism Ireland chief

Asia Briefing: Thailand weighs up impact of shrine bombing on tourism

The government is hoping tourists will forget the blast before the season begins in October

Asia Briefing: Tianjin tries to return to normal after explosions

Binhai’s economy could face downturn pressure on its trade and logistics industries

Rash of scams claims some high-profile patsies

Police talk of a wave of sophisticated fraud

Counting the economic cost of Tianjin explosion

VW, Renault among badly hit firms

Irish students take part in Huawei programme in China

Telecom giant’s course will teach students about technology industry and Mandarin

Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum launched in Croke Park

Kerry-based Fexco the main sponsor of event that takes place in Shanghai in October

China stocks continue their wild ride as ‘spoofers’ are targeted

Fears that heavy speculative selling could have destabilising effect on China’s economy

Chinese government officials visiting Ireland stayed in family homes

Visits to Dublin and Cork on the agenda for the party of 16 Chinese senior delegates

Irish a kind, simple and helpful people, China’s UnionPay advises travellers

Payments company faces increased competition in China from foreign firms

China is world’s safest stock market, says exchanges chief

Government intervention in market slowdown prompts fears for reform

Asia Briefing: Despite slowdown, China remains a major presence at Vinexpo

Chinese now regard wine to be a healthy and sophisticated drink

Asia Briefing: Apple contractor Foxconn plans for one million workers in India by 2020

Expansion highlights growing competition with China for manufacturing jobs

Asia Briefing: What lessons can be learnt from China’s stock market slide

Market players anxious about government intervention

Asia Briefing: World Bank makes open call for reform of ‘distorted’ role of the state in China

‘Wasteful investment, over-indebtedness, and a weakly regulated shadow-banking system’ needs to be dealt with, says report

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