PROVIDENCE — Remember the way it was when far-flung travel was viewed as a perk of holding public office or, at the very least, a civic ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, Anxiety and Defiance Over Trump’s Move to Cut Ties
The reactions to President Trump’s decision fell along familiar political fault lines in a city wracked by nearly a year of protests. ( read original story ...)
The pandemic reinforced people’s coffee addiction
The initial public offering (IPO) market just got a shot of caffeine from JDE Peet’s BV. Do not expect other consumer listings to get such a rush. The owner of Peet’s Coffee, Douwe Egberts, Kenco and ... ( read original story ...)
Ares is Only Taiwan Commercial Service Vendor Certified by ISDA SIMM™
Ares International Corp. was recently certified by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) to offer commercial services based on Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM). This ISDA SIMM™ ... ( read original story ...)
Protest in Hong Kong over China’s move to pass security law
Dozens of people protested in a mall in Hong Kong on Friday following a vote by China’s ceremonial parliament to approve legislation that could severely restrict opposition political activity and ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong, China Tries to Drown Out Security Law’s Critics
Beijing has tapped local officials and business tycoons to sell a measure that could curtail the city’s civil and economic liberties and threaten its status as a financial center. ( read original story ...)
Local banks’ Hong Kong Q1 profits plummet 25%
Domestic banks saw first-quarter net profits from their Hong Kong branches shrink 25 percent on an annual basis to NT$4.8 billion (US$159.83 million), the first drop in the past four years, due to ... ( read original story ...)
Peet’s coffee IPO raises US$2.5 billion
JDE Peet’s BV surged in Amsterdam trading after the coffee giant raised 2.3 billion euros (US$2.56 billion) in just 10 days to become Europe’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) this year. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Premier League down to six teams after Wofoo Tai Po withdraw due to financial problems
Defending Hong Kong Premier League champions Wofoo Tai Po withdraw from the remainder of the season due to financial problems with sponsor. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president meets HK dissident, promises support for protesters
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen visited a bookstore run by a prominent Hong Kong dissident Friday, repeating promises of humanitarian support and sanctuary for those fighting for democracy in the ... ( read original story ...)
Dr. Henrich Cheng from Taiwan Donates Medical Protective Suits to Ulyanovsk Clinic Center in Russia
After an amazing journey, medical protective suits donated by Dr. Henrich Cheng and his team from Taiwan's Veterans General Hospital finally arrived at the Ulyanovsk Clinic Center in Russia on the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lowers 2020 Growth Outlook as Virus Weighs on Economy
Taiwan cut its full-year growth forecast as the coronavirus outbreak threatens jobs at home and decimates overseas demand. ( read original story ...)
Win Streak Likely To Continue For Taiwan Shares
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, gathering almost 200 points or 1.9 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just shy of the 11,015-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Extradition of Huawei Executive Clears a Major Legal Hurdle in Canada
A Vancouver court ruled that fraud charges against Meng Wanzhou in the United States would constitute a crime in Canada, opening the way for her extradition. ( read original story ...)
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (TSM)
At the end of February we announced the arrival of the first US recession since 2009 and we predicted that the market will decline by at least 20% in (Recession is Imminent: We Need A Travel Ban NOW). ( read original story ...)
New FSC chairman outlines plans
Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Thomas Huang attends a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Wang Meng-lun, Taipei Times The commission would review its regulatory sandbox program and ... ( read original story ...)