Pandemic still a threat, Lagarde says

President Christine Lagarde on Monday said that a winter surge in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of mutated variants of the novel coronavirus pose a “significant downside risk” to the economy, ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan exports rocket to record high, outlook rosy

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s exports rose in January for the seventh consecutive month, with the unexpectedly strong pace setting a new record as its manufacturers benefited from consumers staying at home during ... ( read original story ...)

Medical AI company Vuno to make IPO on Feb. 26

Vuno, one of South Korea’s leading medical artificial intelligence companies, will make an initial public offering Feb. 26, CEO Kim Hyun-joon said at a press event Monday. Advance subscriptions for ... ( read original story ...)

ANZ sanctioned by Taiwan over speculation

ANZ has been suspended from trading Taiwan dollar futures contracts for nine months following a probe by the nation’s central bank into a $11 billion suspected currency speculation scheme. ( read original story ...)