China
2014 promises faster growth, but no leap forward
The world economy should snap a three-year stretch of slowing growth in 2014, although the upturn over the next 12 months looks likely to be incremental rather than a leap forward.
Chinese banks seen rising in financial markets - report
The DealBook said in its report that banks in China are steadily making strategic acquisitions offshore and opening its businesses outside of the mainland, thanks to recent economic reforms.
Increased merger activity will carry over to next year - report
The general consensus of research firms and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experts believed that the brisk activity of dealmaking will keep its momentum till the next year.
Chinese developer Oceanwide to buy Los Angeles property for $200M
China's Oceanwide Real Estate Group will acquire a sprawling parking lot in downtown Los Angeles for $200 million to develop a five-star hotel, apartments and retail spaces.