Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Thursday after Fitch Ratings cut the United States government's credit rating. Tokyo's market benchmark fell almost 1.5%. Shanghai, Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
China crams for World Bank business survey
If there is one thing China takes seriously, it is a test. From the ancient keju civil service exam to today’s ultra-competitive gaokao university entrance exam, a high ranking has been vital to ... ( read original story ...)
Mutares to enter China with Shanghai office in Q4
MoldTecs, a supplier of plastic parts wholly owned by Mutares, was registered in Taicang of East China's Jiangsu province in February. Mold-Tecs will invest 25 million euros to set up a factory in ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: Data rules will help financial sector
Financial institutions, especially small and medium-sized ones that lag behind in data governance, may need to boost investment in their data management system to meet the regulatory requirements, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s IPO Market Seen Cooling as Beijing Targets Liquidity
China’s domestic market for initial public offerings, the world’s busiest since last year, is showing signs of cooling as Beijing seeks to slow offerings to boost liquidity. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asia mixed after the US government’s credit rating was cut
Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile Tokyo's market benchmark fell more than 1%. Shanghai and Hong Kong gained. Oil prices edged higher. Wall Street turned in its biggest one-day decline in months after Fitch Ratings ... ( read original story ...)
China IPOs boom with Beijing’s double-edged involvement
SHANGHAI -- China is increasingly counting on its stock market to boost the country's startup scene, as Beijing seeks an edge in its rivalry with the U.S. on semiconductors and other technological ... ( read original story ...)