T he price of bitcoin hit a new all-time-high on Nov 30, helped by institutional buying. Bitcoin registered its previous all-time high in mid-December 2017. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency is … ( read original…
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The United Nations GoLandRegistry Blockchain Initiative Takes On ‘A Challenging’ First Assignment In Afghanistan
The United Nations Office of Communication and Information Technologies (UNOICT) and the United Nations Habitat (UN-Habitat) jointly agreed in September 2019, to create a blockchain framework that … ( read original story …)
Global Brands Uneasy as China’s New Export Law Takes Effect
Beijing put into effect an export control law allowing it to block shipments heading abroad for national security reasons. Beijing has yet to provide details on what products and companies will fall … ( read…
On the same day China landed a probe on the moon, the US’s massive telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed
A step forward in space exploration for China and humankind, on the same day as a colossal step backwards for the US. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – Healthcare IPO examines value of China’s big tech
JD.com is offering a timely reminder of why big technology firms are valuable to Beijing. The e-commerce giant’s healthcare arm has priced shares in its initial public offering at a reasonable 13 … ( read…
Healthcare IPO examines value of China’s big tech
The unit of e-commerce giant JD priced its $3.5 bln offer at a reasonable 13 times sales. Virtual consultations and pharmacies are booming, supporting an official push for a healthy China. It’s a … (…
China Resources Mixc Said to Raise $1.6 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
Property management company China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. has raised $1.58 billion after pricing its Hong Kong initial public offering at HK$22.30 per share, the top of a marketed range … ( read original…
Could China replace Australian iron ore with metal from Africa?
Amid rising trade tensions, Chinese interests are keen to develop a high-quality deposit in Guinea. Analysts warn any restrictions on Australian sales to China would ‘send shockwaves through the marke … ( read original story…
Manufacturers pile into India to diversify supply chains from China
Salcomp is expanding its operations in India rapidly, along with other Apple manufacturers such as Wistron, Foxconn and Pegatron. All are seeking to tap the Indian market and diversify supply chains … ( read original…
China rating agencies stand by SOEs despite default spree
China’s credit rating agencies are standing by their triple A scores for troubled state-owned enterprises, even as a series of defaults reverberates through the country’s $4tn corporate debt market. ( read original story …)
Banks Need to Adopt Crypto, Now
Resistance is futile and the time for doing nothing with crypto was two years ago, not today, says our columnist. ( read original story …)
Maia Active Is Sprinting for China’s Female Activewear Crown
The four-year-old start-up, known for its ultra-comfortable fabrics and thoughtful design, is planning more than 100 stores across the country. ( read original story …)
Baozun Stock Is Still a Top E-Commerce Bet in Mainland China
It’s been a wild ride, but with just a month left in 2020 shares of Baozun (NASDAQ:BZUN) are up nearly 16% since the start of the year. E-commerce is already a well-established field in mainland…
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