China banned Taiwanese pineapple imports, citing the risk of “harmful creatures” that could affect its own crops. The move infuriated Taiwan’s leaders, who said the move had nothing to do with bugs, ... ( read original story ...)
Successful female leaders abound, but women in public finance are rare
If we know that women are good or arguably better leaders at this critical time, then what is holding us back from choosing more of them, especially in institutions that are critical for an ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s real bond yields seen drawing buyers after huge selloff
The underperformance of Singapore-dollar bonds is making way for buyers to return as the nation now offers the highest real yields among top-rated countries. ( read original story ...)
5 Georgia players the Falcons could target in the 2021 NFL draft
Being that the University of Georgia has undoubtedly the biggest football program in the state, it's no wonder there is a natural crossover between Falcons and Bulldogs fans. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bonds’ high real yields seen drawing buyers
SINGAPORE • The underperformance of Singapore-dollar bonds is making way for buyers to return as the nation now offers the highest real yields among top-rated countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Presents New Bailout Plan To Support El Al
Israel’s ministry of finance announced a new bailout plan March 17 for its financially troubled flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Sun d’or. The government plans to ... ( read original story ...)
Macau Legend expecting losses of up to HK$2 bln in 2020
Gaming and hotel company Macau Legend expects to record between HK$1.9 billion and HK$2 billion (US$250 million) in net losses for the whole year of 2020, the company indicated in a Hong Kong Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Richest Person Sees Profit Drop Amid Pandemic Woes
Li Ka-shing’s flagship firms reported that their annual profits were dragged down last year due to the “unprecedented challenges” of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Richest Person Sees Profit Drop Amid Pandemic Woes
Li Ka-shing’s flagship firms reported that their annual profits were dragged down last year due to the “unprecedented challenges” of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
RIP Hong Kong
Hong Kong will never again be the city that many citizens and foreigners remember from not so long ago. Beijing is tightening its control and nothing is likely to bring back the old days. ( read original story ...)