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BUSINESS10h agoShenzhen too pricey? Cost-conscious Hongkongers dig deeper into mainland ChinaSeventy-something Hong Kong retiree Leung Ching says a meal for four in Shenzhen, the megacity in mainland China roughly an hour’s train ride away, that cost just over 300 yuan (US$45) a few years ago now runs to 500 to 600 yuan. It would cost around HK$1,000 (US$127.50) in Hong Kong, but only 300 yuan in Guangzhou and just 200 yuan in Zhongshan, two cities within two hours of Hong Kong. “Shenzhen is becoming less and less affordable,” said Leung, a retired vendor. Last year, consumer prices in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS19h agoWeyerhaeuser anticipates 3 China log vessels in Q4 while targeting Monticello start-up in mid-2027Weyerhaeuser expects three log vessels to China in Q4 and plans for a Monticello facility start-up in mid-2027. This provides an update on the company's shipping and operational timeline.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS21h agoMax Luksic, the heir to one of Chile's largest fortunes who started from the bottom in China: "I started there washing dishes in the back of the kitchen"Before joining the family business, he sought work experience far from his known environment. An observation from his boss led him to travel to Asia to start from scratch in the hotel industry.Clarín
BUSINESS23h agoIndia’s China+1 Dilemma: It May Need China to Depend Less on ChinaIndia wants to rely less on China. Interviews with executives and policymakers suggest that whether Chinese firms take part matters less than what India gets for letting them.The Diplomat