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China's snaps 4-month consumer decline but factory price deflation deepens
China's snaps 4-month consumer decline but factory price deflation deepens
Economy
by  AFP

Consumer prices in China rose slightly in June, official data showed on Wednesday, snapping a four-month decline even as factory gate prices were bruised by a fierce trade war with Washington. In a signal of further deflationary pressure, Chinese factory gate prices fell in June at the fastest rate in nearly two years, the NBS also said on Wednesday.

China's 'new farmers' learn to livestream in rural revitalisation
China's 'new farmers' learn to livestream in rural revitalisation
Economy
by  AFP

Gao Chaorong knows what it takes to turn out good crops of sweet potatoes, peanuts and wheat, but tasty produce is no longer enough to draw China's app savvy crowd. He has also emphasised the vital role that agriculture plays in China, the world's top producer of commodities including rice and wheat.

Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Asian markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Economy
by  AFP

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye on trade talks after the US president warned he would not again extend a deadline to reach deals. He also warned "no extensions will be granted" to his August 1 deadline for tariff deals, after he pushed back his previous cut-off of July 9 to allow more time for talks.

Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
Economy
by  AFP

The second biggest teachers union in the United States unveiled a groundbreaking partnership Tuesday with AI powerhouses Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to develop a comprehensive training program helping educators master artificial intelligence. Microsoft is contributing $12.5 million, OpenAI $10 million, and Anthropic $500,000.