Canada-based copper producer Turquoise Hill Resources responded to a short-seller’s report late last week saying its writer, Odey Asset Management, had “clear financial motive” to depress the ... ( read original story ...)
Commodity-finance industry in Singapore gets code of best practices
This comes after the city-state's reputation as a trusted hub for this lending segment has taken a hit of late.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tech Stocks Slowly Gaining Prominence in Singapore’s Market
(Bloomberg) -- Technology stocks, the lack of which has made Singapore one of Asia’s worst markets this year, are slowly starting to win more clout in the city-state. Load Error The Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan- JREEEF, HBTF sign agreement to finance household solar systems
The Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) Sunday inked an agreement with the Housing Bank for Trade and Finance (HBTF) to fund the procurement and installation of household solar ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Malaysia expects Malaysian economy to contract 5.5% this year, rebound 6% next year
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): UOB Malaysia expects the Malaysian economy to contract 5.5% this year, and rebound 6% in 2021. Its senior economist Julia Goh said in a briefing her forecast was lower than the ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Says Second Retail Outlet In South Korea Coming Soon
Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is opening its second retail store in South Korea in Seoul’s business district of Yeouido. What Happened: The Tim Cook-led company made the announcement of the store opening ... ( read original story ...)
There are Now 123 Fintech Startups in Vietnam and Over 4.2 Million Digital Wallet Users: Report
Vietnam’s Fintech startup ecosystem has grown significantly between 2017 and 2020, according to a new report. There were 44 Fintech-related startups in the country in 2017 and now there are at least ... ( read original story ...)
Lam’s bank woes show risk of US dominance of global finance system
Global Times Published: 2020/11/29 22:26:44. US dominance of global finance system threatens nation's security . The revelation that th ... ( read original story ...)
FORECASTS STATE 50 TO 60% DROP IN GAMBLING REVENUE IN MACAO
Financial rating agency Fitch said that it expects the gambling revenue in Macao to fall by between 50 and 60 percent in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019. For Fitch, the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s leader has ‘piles of cash’ at home after US sanctions
Hong Kong’s leader has said she is being forced to receive her salary in cash because of US sanctions, saying she has no access to banking services despite the prevalence of mainland Chinese ... ( read original story ...)