Chinese financial technology group Ant has unveiled plans for a stock market debut that may raise a record $30bn (£23bn). The company, affiliated with online retail giant Alibaba, says it will sell ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market News Today, 9/4/24 – Futures Down After Yesterday’s Sell-off
U.S. futures were down on Wednesday morning following a sharp decline in the major averages yesterday. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P ... ( read original story ...)
New Dupont Circle bookstore has a storied past in Shanghai
A new Dupont Circle bookstore focusing on Chinese-language books comes with an interesting past. Why it matters: JF Books is the only Chinese bookstore in D.C., according to its owner, Yu Miao, and it ... ( read original story ...)
Asia raises the 5G bar in the next digital revolution
Half a decade since their introduction, 5G networks are being deployed across the world. Yet Asia is already raising the comms bar, with 5G now flying – literally in some places – and the first signs ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai amends regulations to solidify its role as a global financial hub
A major focus of the revised regulations is enhancing Shanghai's financial infrastructure and institutional framework. The city will encourage the establishment of headquarters and specialized ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai gears up for FISE World Series at West Bund
The Shanghai leg of the FISE World Series, a global extreme sports tour, will take place in Xuhui district's West Bund from Oct 16 to 20, transforming the area into a sports carnival spanning over ... ( read original story ...)
Then & Now | When ‘Shanghai’ used to signify quality, full-service bathhouses and first-rate pedicures
In the interwar years, the label “Shanghai” epitomised emergent Chinese modernity and cosmopolitan style. When prominent in a product label or business description, “Shanghai” offered an immediate ... ( read original story ...)