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Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.
BlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, has nearly US$16 billion in Chinese stocks
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/04/2025
» SHANGHAI — BlackRock, the asset manager at the centre of a deal to buy US$23 billion in port assets from Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings, has about $15.5 billion invested in Hong Kong and mainland-listed stocks through its China-focused funds, with its portfolios concentrated on technology and financial companies.
Hong Kong's crypto industry eager for policy support
South China Morning Post, Published on 25/09/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and investors are looking to the government to take more measures to support the industry amid growing concerns about the city's diminishing status as a crypto hub resulting from regulatory uncertainty.
Miami's successful pitch to tech firms: How can we help?
AFP, Published on 24/01/2021
» MIAMI - The city of Miami, with a growing reputation as a financial services center enhanced by its balmy climate and low taxes, is now making a concerted and increasingly successful push to attract hi-tech firms from Silicon Valley and New York.
Shopping for success
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 24/06/2019
» Pierre Poignant has been with Lazada since it began, and no one was surprised when he succeeded Lucy Peng as the CEO of Southeast Asia's leading e-commerce operator last year following its acquisition by China's Alibaba Group.
Jack Ma hints at $3bn investment
Business, Jesus Alcocer & Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/04/2018
» Alibaba supremo Jack Ma has suggested that the group's investment in Thailand will be at least US$3 billion (93.6 billion baht) over the next five years as the Chinese e-commerce giant seeks to capitalise on adoption of its platform and financial services by farmers and other underserved people.
Alibaba doubles investment in SE Asia e-commerce firm
AFP, Published on 19/03/2018
» SHANGHAI - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Monday it will appoint one of its founders as head of Lazada and inject another $2 billion into Southeast Asia's leading online shopping firm, boosting its regional expansion.