China property stocks rally after major cities ease homebuying restrictions

China property stocks rally after major cities ease homebuying restrictions

A man walks past a housing complex by Chinese property developer Evergrande in Guangzhou, China’s southern Guangdong province on September 17, 2021. Noel Celis | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Chinese property developers rallied on Monday after major cities in mainland China unveiled easing measures to boost homebuyer sentiment, following the central bank’s blitz … Read more

China factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support

China factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support

China’s economy weakened further in recent weeks, surveys released Monday showed, signaling the need for support as the government ratchets up stimulus. The Caixin purchasing managers survey showed new manufacturing orders fell at the fastest pace in two years in September. An official measure released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed a less drastic … Read more

K-pop star Suga fined $11,500 for drink-driving

K-pop star Suga fined ,500 for drink-driving

Suga from K-pop boy band BTS has been fined 15 million won ($11,500; £8,600) for driving an electric scooter while intoxicated, according to media reports. The singer, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, was indicted in August after police found him trying to get up after falling off the scooter near his Seoul home and … Read more

Takeaways from AP’s report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

Takeaways from AP’s report on how shrimp farmers are exploited as supermarkets push for low prices

BANGKOK — BANGKOK (AP) — A new investigation focused on three of the world’s largest producers of shrimp released Monday claims that as big Western supermarkets make windfall profits, their aggressive pursuit of ever-lower wholesale prices is causing misery for people at the bottom end of the supply chain. The regional analysis of the industry … Read more

What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, ‘Salem’s Lot,’ Sarah Paulson and NHL 25

What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, ‘Salem’s Lot,’ Sarah Paulson and NHL 25

Coldplay’s 10th studio album and the American Music Awards celebrating their 50th anniversary are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Sarah Paulson plays a woman in fear of a sinister … Read more