China Mobile International has begun construction plans for a new data centre in Singapore, its second built-up facility in Asia-Pacific, which will support its global network. MyRepublic not late to Singapore mobile market, but must…
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China Mobile to build second APAC data centre in Singapore
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There are signs China’s central bank is letting market forces dictate the speed of recent declines in the yuan amid the ongoing US-Sino trade tensions, indicating that the exchange rate policy may be gradually shifting…
China June manufacturing sector growth ebbs as export orders shrink: Caixin PMI
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Growth in China’s manufacturing sector cooled slightly in June as firms faced rising input costs and a decline in export orders amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States, a private…
China: Banking Authority Considers Cryptocurrency Regulations while Venture Fund Announces $90 Million Worth ETH Investment for U.S. Market
A Chinese report hinted at the country’s government considering forming regulations for Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Meanwhile, a China-headquartered venture fund announced a massive 200,000 ether (ETH) budget for investing in U.S.-based blockchain and ……
China backs $15bn tech fund to compete with Japan’s SoftBank
China Merchants Fund, to set up one of six funds to participate in tech IPOs as cornerstone investors. The group’s financial arm is active in the Chinese tech sector, recently securing a role as one…
Retail investors shun Xiaomi IPO
[Photo/China Daily] Although subscribed by Chinese magnates such as Li Ka-shing, Jack Ma Yun, Pony Ma Huateng and Cai Wensheng, Xiaomi’s blockbuster IPO was given the cold shoulder by retail investors. The Beijing-based company managed…
Washington and its allies need to contain Beijing
Now, Beijing has rebuffed Washington’s efforts to engage on the issue. President Xi Jinping told US defence secretary Jim Mattis in Beijing last week that China would not yield “one inch” of the crucial waterway…
Mica Moore has ‘fingers crossed’ for Beijing Winter Olympics funding
GB bobsleigh star Mica Moore says she is keeping her “fingers crossed for a good result” when funding for the 2022 Winter Olympics is announced on Monday. The 25-year-old from Newport finished eighth alongside Mica…
China Unicom, Huawei Sign 5G Strategic Partnership Agreement
At Mobile World Congress Shanghai (MWC Shanghai) 2018, China Unicom and Huawei held a signing ceremony at the Shanghai’s Kerry Center for a 5G strategic partnership agreement. In attendance and speaking at the event were…
Thousands Set to Rally in Hong Kong Over Beijing’s Tightening Grip
HONG KONG — Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong were expecting tens of thousands of people to attend an annual protest rally on Sunday to mark the 21st anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule…
China central bank issues guidelines on boosting support for small firms
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s central bank on Monday issued guidelines for increasing financial support for smaller companies, including expanding financing channels for them, improving the business environment and implementing favorable tax policies. ( read original…
Expat banking woes in Beijing
If there is one tip I need to give to newbie expats in China, it would be “avoid going to a bank as much as possible.” It is too much of a hassle and a…
China set to tackle overseas investment risk
Two risk metaphors have been a leitmotif of China’s financial governance since the change of leadership in 2017, Black Swans and Grey Rhinos. Black swans are improbable unforeseen risks that arise from the blue. Grey…
