Beijing will be releasing the name list of "stubborn Taiwan secessionists" for severe punitive actions amid rising Beijing-Taipei tensions, according to a report by Ta Kung Pao on Sunday (Nov 15). ( read original story ...)
Ant IPO Timing Depends on Beijing, CSRC’s Fang Says: NEF Update
The four-day Bloomberg New Economy Forum kicked off with business and political leaders taking on issues from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic to the future of global trade and climate ... ( read original story ...)
Win Streak Likely To Continue For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in wo straight sessions, advancing more than 330 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Life recurring yield falls on cautious approach
Cathay Life Insurance Co (國泰人壽) yesterday reported a recurring yield of 3.29 percent as of the end of September, down from 3.8 percent a year earlier, as it takes a more cautious investment strategy ... ( read original story ...)
RCEP exclusion to have little effect
Taiwan’s exclusion from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would have little effect on local exporters, because most firms already have a presence in Southeast Asia to take ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Asia shares, currencies climb as region forms biggest free trade bloc
South Korea and Singapore led broader Asian stock market gains on Monday following the formation of the world's largest free trade bloc made up largely by countries in the region, with gains further ... ( read original story ...)
China looms as Biden’s biggest foreign policy challenge. Here’s where he stands
As United States President-elect Joe Biden faces an ugly, potentially contested transition, foreign policy may be the last thing on his mind. ( read original story ...)
Japan finds luring HK firms might be tough
Tokyo is on a charm offensive, hoping to lure Hong Kong firms spooked by protests and a controversial National Security Law imposed by China. However, the city is proving a tough sell. “I want to make ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pushing to join the CPTPP
Taiwan would strive to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as it would be challenging for the nation to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn sees strong iPhone 12 demand, reiterates US investment
Foxconn , the world's largest contract electronics maker, on Thursday reported quarterly profit that beat market estimates, amid surging demand ... ( read original story ...)
As Beijing finally congratulates Biden, China looks towards closer economic ties with the US
But while Beijing is cautiously optimistic that a Biden presidency will be more manageable, Trump will be missed – for reasons ironic and sincere. ( read original story ...)
Central bank urges improved mortgage risk controls
The central bank yesterday asked major local lenders to improve risk control of mortgage operations, saying that, if necessary, it could introduce credit controls to maintain the stability of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Friday
The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the six-day winning streak in which it had ... ( read original story ...)
Himax Technologies, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results; Provides Fourth Quarter 2020 Guidance
Company Q3 2020 Revenue, Gross Margin and EPS all Exceed Guidance; Revenue, Gross Margin and EPS all meet Its Pre-Announced Key Financial Results Provides Q4 2020 Guidance: Revenue to increase by ... ( read original story ...)
Behind Ant Group’s Failed IPO. A Sign Of More To Come?
Watch Washington's moves on China securities. The financial part of the trade war might not end under a President Biden. ( read original story ...)
How Ant’s Suspended IPO Is Related to China’s Digital Yuan
Ant's thwarted IPO was China's attempt to rein in its digital payment giants. The digital yuan might have a similar goal. ( read original story ...)