China's digital yuan, which the country's central bank has been developing, is expected to work in a similar way to transactions through existing payment apps. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan suggests China to blame after deal for 5m Covid vaccine doses is put on hold
Plan to buy the BioNTech shot has been delayed amid intervention by ‘outside forces’, says health minister ... ( read original story ...)
China expands rule requiring government permit for bloggers
The Cyberspace Administration of China will require bloggers and influencers to have a government-approved credential before they can publish on a wide range of subjects. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar protesters accuse China of backing coup plotters
Members of a nationwide civil disobedience movement opposing Myanmar’s coup are venting their anger at China, which protesters accuse of helping the generals who overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi. Anti-coup ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stock trading volumes jump to four times those of LSE
Stock trading volumes in Hong Kong have soared to four times those on London’s main exchange, as large technology stocks attracted soaring appetite from foreign investors for the “Nasdaq of Asia”. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Concerned China May Have Blocked Vaccine Purchase After BioNTech Deal Fell Apart
Taiwan’s attempts to purchase 5 million doses of BioNTech SE’s Covid-19 vaccine fell apart at the last minute, Taiwan’s health minister said Wednesday, voicing concern that political pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Concerned China May Have Blocked Vaccine Purchase After BioNTech Deal Fell Apart
Taiwan’s attempts to purchase 5 million doses of BioNTech SE’s Covid-19 vaccine fell apart at the last minute, Taiwan’s health minister said Wednesday, voicing concern that political pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors watch Treasury yields; Taiwan surges more than 3%
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield jumped 9 basis points on Tuesday to top 1.3% — a level not seen since February 2020. The yield on the 10-year Treasury last stood at 1.2989%. SINGAPORE — Stocks in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors watch Treasury yields; Taiwan surges more than 3%
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield jumped 9 basis points on Tuesday to top 1.3% — a level not seen since February 2020. The yield on the 10-year Treasury last stood at 1.2989%. SINGAPORE — Stocks in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Mixed as Taiwan Surges
Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Wednesday as investors monitored bond yields following a recent rise. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 shed 175.56 points, or 1.3%, to 30,467.75. Japan’s exports rose 6.4% ... ( read original story ...)