Three economic flashpoints for 2026

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story China is closing out 2025 with far more confidence on the world stage than at the start of the year. It was the first major…

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Foreign investors warm to China’s cheaper AI valuations

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Sitting in his new Beijing office, AI2 Robotics Founder and CEO Eric Guo wistfully reflected on fundraising challenges in China — and noted that U.S.-based…

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India’s ‘back offices’ are evolving into leadership hubs for global companies

The SAP Labs India Pvt. office in Bengaluru, India, on Thursday, on April 27, 2023. Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful…

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How entrepreneurship is rising in small cities

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Aarushi Kilawat is a fashion entrepreneur from India’s Jaipur, a small city with less than 5 million residents — a far cry from Indian metropolises like Mumbai, Delhi…

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