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Japan Output Falls While Retail Sales Rise in Patchy Recovery

Japan’s factory output fell for the first time in three months in January hit by a global slowdown and regional holidays while retail sales beat expectations, creating a mixed picture for Bank of Japan governor nominee Kazuo Ueda.

HSBC Riles Hong Kong Bankers With Plan to End Private Offices

Senior investment bankers at HSBC Holdings Plc in Hong Kong could lose their private offices as the firm moves toward open-plan desks for the financial hub, causing angst among some executives who’ve complained about potential confidentiality risks.

Ukraine Latest: Russia to Study China’s Proposal on Ukraine

Ukraine’s defense of the besieged town of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region is running out of options, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as “the enemy is gradually destroying everything which can be used to protect our positions, for reinforcement and defense.”

Evergrande Fails to Win Creditors’ Support as Key Dates Loom

China Evergrande Group, the developer at the epicenter of the country’s real estate crisis, has yet to reach an agreement with major creditors on a debt restructuring framework crucial to avoiding potential court-ordered asset liquidation, people familiar with the matter said.

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