It’s not Benjamin Netanyahu coming West Bank annexation that’s shocking—it’s Washington’s surprised reaction to it. Berlin’s floundering tells an ominous story about Europe’s technological leadership … ( read original story …)
FINANCE
Beijing stresses positives after car and appliance sales raise hopes for coronavirus rebound
Government highlights strong consumer spending in selected areas over May Day holiday, but analysts warn recovery remains modest. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s South China Sea fishing ban threatens to raise tensions with rival claimants
Fishing groups in Vietnam and the Philippines have urged their governments to take firm measures to resist ban, which is intended to preserve fish stocks. ( read original story …)
This Is No Time to Play Games With China Savers
Deposits at riskier small lenders are a profit-booster for large institutions, an uncertain refuge for households. ( read original story …)
Stocks Rally As Reopening, Easing China-US Tensions Beat Bad Data
But traders remain buoyed, as mind-boggling stimulus and central bank backstopping measures along with easing China US-tensions have provided much-needed reassurance. That combined with signs of a … ( read original story …)
China Bank profit up 19% to P2.2 billion
MANILA, Philippines — Sy-led China Banking Corp. recorded a double-digit 19 percent rise in earnings to P2.2 billion in the first quarter from P1.9 billion in the same quarter last year, driven by the ……
Covid-19: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to offer loan of $500 million to aid efforts
Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will offer a $500 million loan to aid India’s Covid-19 efforts. The financing will enable the Government of India to scale up efforts to limit the t … ( read…
China’s central bank to issue 30-bln-yuan bills in Hong Kong
China’s central bank said Friday that it would issue two batches of bills worth 30 billion yuan (about 4.24 billion U.S. dollars) in Hong Kong on May 14. This year’s fourth batch of bills worth…
Imagine Owning China Ever Grand Financial Leasing Group (HKG:379) And Trying To Stomach The 91% Share Price Drop
China Ever Grand Financial Leasing Group Co., Ltd. (HKG:379) shareholders should be happy to see the share price … ( read original story …)
Beijing is moving steadily to bring Hong Kong closer into the fold
With arrests of pro-democracy figures and central government oversight expanding, Beijing is pushing for patriotic education and an anti-sedition law – moves likely to reignite Hong Kong protests, … ( read original story …)
Beijing opens financial markets further amid tension with Washington
China finalised rules on Thursday that would scrap quotas under two major inbound investment schemes, giving qualified foreign institutions unlimited access to Chinese stocks and bonds in the latest … ( read original story …)
Deutsche Bank’s Liu Sees China’s Economy Recovering Gradually in 2Q
Linan Liu, rates and FX strategist at Deutsche Bank AG Greater China, discusses the outlook for the yuan amid China’s monetary policy changes. She spoke on the April 19, 2020 episode of “Bloomberg … (…
Ideanomics’ MEG Signs Agreement with Beijing Xenning Green for EV Procurement and Financing
MEG division has today announced an agreement with Beijing Xinneng Green Intelligent Network Technology Co., Ltd. (BXGI) to help finance the replacement of its urban fleet with electric vehicles (EVs) … ( read original story…
