Bytedance is denying rumors it is going public, which is lifting its competitors in the online video space, including Kuaishou. The Wall Street Journal had an article on Bytedance’s move into games, ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s 2050 climate goals at risk if ‘green finance’ funds don’t go to the right projects, experts say
Sustainability experts are questioning if Hong Kong’s push to become an international “green finance” hub will help the city reach its targets, with half of its first US$1 billion (HK$7.8 billion) ... ( read original story ...)
Trading Day: ASX set for flat start, eyes on iron ore
Welcome to the Trading Day blog for Monday, April 26. The Australian sharemarket is set for a broadly flat start to the trading week, despite positive US leads and the likelihood of gains for the big ... ( read original story ...)
Schwab says needs regulatory clarity on crypto before any offerings
Customers talk against a backboard with signs of cryptocurrency during 2020 Taipei International Finance Expo in Taipei, Taiwan, November 27, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang ... ( read original story ...)
Central American agency to open office in Taiwan
The office, which is to open in June, would be the first of the development bank’s in Asia, Deputy Minister of Finance Juan Ching-hwa (阮清華) told a news conference in Taipei. From left, Ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Hennessy and Associates Expand Emerging Markets Team with Appointment of Viraj Khan as Senior Investment Analyst
Taipei City, Taiwan -- (ReleaseWire ... With a strong macro-economic background, and lengthy experience in conducting detailed financial and investment analysis as well as portfolio management, Mr ... ( read original story ...)
Continued Selling Pressure Called For Taiwan Shares
The Taiwan stock market stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, retreating more than 225 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the ... ( read original story ...)
Was The Smart Money Right About Piling Into Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)?
Although the masses and most of the financial media blame hedge funds for their exorbitant fee structure and disappointing performance, these ... ( read original story ...)
Zymergen just had one of the hottest biotech IPOs of the year. The CEO tells us what’s next.
Josh Hoffman didn't grow up the son of tree-hugging environmentalists, but he could appreciate that his Zymergen Inc. co-founders, Jed Dean and Zach Serber, saw how their young company could make an ... ( read original story ...)
CEO of biotech’s hottest IPO talks inspiration, competition and the intersection of tech, biotech and environmentalism
Josh Hoffman didn't grow up the son of tree-hugging environmentalists, but he could appreciate that his Zymergen Inc. co-founders, Jed Dean and Zach Serber, saw how their young company could make an ... ( read original story ...)
China Focus on Online Lending Risk Evident in Ant Developments
The Chinese regulators’ decision to require the delinking of Ant Group’s microlending business from its payment platform, Alipay, provides further evidence of the authorities’ focus on reducing risks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can be springboard into ASEAN, says Singaporean trade representative in Taipei
Singapore is well-known for its services and finance sectors, but there is much more to the economy of the Southeast Asian country, which is keen on expanding its manufacturing and can be a gateway ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Gogoro to Enter India Scooter Market With Hero Tie-Up
Taiwanese electric scooter maker Gogoro has partnered with India's Hero MotoCorp to offer its battery-sharing infrastructure in the world's largest motorcycle market, top company officials said on ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean Web giant Naver mulls US bond, IPO to take on Google
The firm, which now gets more than 95% of revenue domestically, wants to boost its international presence.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Korea Web Giant Naver Mulls U.S. Bond, IPO to Take on Google
One of the few countries in the world where Google doesn’t dominate web searches is South Korea, where Naver Corp. leads the market and is also a big player in e-commerce and fintech.But the Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of the day: UMC foundry quotes to rise sharply in 2022
Singapore is well-known for its service and finance sectors, but it has ambitions to play a bigger role in manufacturing in Southeast Asia. Yip Wei Kiat, Singapore's trade representative in Taipei, ... ( read original story ...)