EconomyWith global risks on the rise, China’s apex bank to support economyInternational Finance DeskJune 28, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 28, 2019 The Chinese central bank also confirmed the use of a new instrument termed as a medium-term lending facility... Read more
HealthcareNovena, Sinopharm form $150 mn China-Singapore healthcare fundInternational Finance DeskJune 27, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 27, 2019 Fund will invest in medical services, biomedical projects, and mature drugs companies... Read more
Ports and ShippingChina ports see 6.7% cargo throughput growth in first five monthsInternational Finance DeskJune 25, 2019December 2, 2019 by International Finance DeskJune 25, 2019December 2, 2019 Chinese ports’ cargo throughput grew to about 5.5 bn in five months, with a throughput of 1.14 bn in April alone... Read more
EconomySector InsightChina writes off Ethiopia’s loan interest until 2018 endInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 China will work on the Beautifying Sheger project in Addis Ababa which is worth more than $1.1 bn... Read more
EconomyUK ranks top on global investor appeal, despite Brexit uncertainty: EYInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 The biannual EY survey on potential M&A activity queried 2,900-plus senior executives worldwide... Read more
CompanyIn the NewsVolkswagen eyes SK Innovation to build EV battery gigafactoryInternational Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 Volkswagen will purchase $56.57 billion worth of battery cells for electric vehicles... Read more
In the NewsUS, China to establish trade deal enforcement officesInternational Finance DeskApril 12, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 12, 2019 If US firms are not allowed to own companies in China by 2025, the US will retaliate... Read more
CompanyOil & GasShell, Sinopec to jointly explore new oil reserves in ChinaInternational Finance DeskApril 11, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 11, 2019 Shell is one of the few international oil and gas explorers to venture into China’s shale oil discovery... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsHSBC predicts China’s focus on the private sector will improve economyInternational Finance DeskApril 10, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 10, 2019 Western economists are, however, suspicious of Chinese data saying its veracity cannot be confirmed... Read more
TechnologySafeCharge sets best practices for merchants in its latest white paperInternational Finance DeskMarch 28, 2019 by International Finance DeskMarch 28, 2019 Titled “Preparing your business to welcome Chinese shoppers," the white paper shares insights, best practices and trends for those businesses eager to get started with Chinese payment methods such as Alipay and WeChat Pay... Read more