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Jack Ma gives up power, escapes Beijing’s crosshairs
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/07/2022
» Jack Ma is taking a weeks-long tour in Europe after largely disappearing from public view for almost two years, adding to signs that China’s government is easing pressure on the entrepreneur as he steps back from a business empire that had made him one of the country’s most powerful people.
Richest families in SE Asia look for the next unicorn
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2021
» Some of Southeast Asia’s old-money tycoons are boosting investment in technology startups, looking to ride a wave of surging valuations as they seek to counter the fallout of the pandemic on businesses ranging from retail to hospitality and manufacturing.
Tencent shares dive after Chinese media brand online games ‘spiritual opium’
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/08/2021
» Tencent Holdings Ltd dived as much as 11% Tuesday after an offshoot of China’s official news agency decried the “spiritual opium” and “electronic drugs” of games, stoking fears Beijing will next set its sights on online entertainment.
Bulls gather around Asia stocks for 2021
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/01/2021
» After narrowly beating their US peers for the first time in three years in 2020, Asian stocks could see another strong year, analysts say.
China hones new plan to overtake the US in tech
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/05/2020
» Beijing is accelerating its bid for global leadership in key technologies, planning to pump more than a trillion dollars into the economy through the rollout of everything from wireless networks to artificial intelligence.
Singapore sees ‘strong interest’ in digital bank licences
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/01/2020
» SINGAPORE: Singapore has received “strong interest” in its effort to open up the banking industry to fresh competition after 21 groups made bids for digital licences, the financial regulator said.
Alibaba buys into hypermarket chain
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2017
» Hong Kong: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's $2.9 billion deal to buy a slice of China's largest hypermarket chain pits it against Wal-Mart Stores Inc in the world's largest retail arena.
Thailand, Singapore discuss e-payment alliance
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/10/2017
» Singapore and Thailand are in discussions about connecting their national digital payment systems to forge an unprecedented regional alliance, as officials step up efforts to curb the use of cash.
Thai online shopping binge is sign of SE Asia market size
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2017
» Thailand has seen an explosion of internet shopping in recent years as consumers become more tech savvy. And if that’s anything to go by, e-commerce in Southeast Asia is taking off as well.
'Superman' Li edges toward retirement
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2017
» Hong Kong: Victor Li's moment may have finally arrived.