In order to reduce leverage in the economy, Chinese regulators have allowed asset investment companies (AIC) to conduct asset management business to invest in debt-to-equity assets and boost equity financing in the country. Major state-owned banks including China Construction Bank… Read More ›
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China buying U.S. agricultural products as per Phase 1 trade agreement, looks forward to coordinated response
On Sunday, China’s Global Times cited China’s ambassador to the U.S. as saying, China is in the midst of implementing the first phase of the U.S.-China trade pact and hoped that the two could work together to assess the changing… Read More ›
Coronavirus jolts China’s economy, triggers rethink on wide economic spectrum
With the China’s coronavirus showing no signs of slowing down, Beijing is preparing to take steps to adjust to a slower rate of economic growth with officials pondering whether economic growth targets for 2020 should be softened. According to sources… Read More ›
Germany takes steps to protect key industries from takeover by foreign powers
On Friday, in a significant development, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said, it is critical that Germany sets up a new government body which will have the power to quickly decide whether it should take stakes in strategic domestic companies… Read More ›
Aramco’s IPO likely to be launched on Nov 3: sources
The IPO, which is likely to be upwards of $20 billion, will be one of the biggest ever public offerings to hit the market. On Wednesday, in a statement Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said, the initial public offering (IPO) for… Read More ›
Franco-German Doctolib gains unicorn status in latest funding round
Its latest funding round included existing investors including investment firm Eurazeo, France’s state-owned investment bank Bpifrance and venture funds Kernel and Accel. Doctolib, a Franco-German startup which created an online booking platform for doctors stated, it has raised 150 million… Read More ›
Bill Gates co-founded TerraPower LLC looking for new partners pursuing nuclear energy
TerraPower aim to use depleted uranium as the fuel for its nuclear reactors. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, a nuclear energy venture co-founded and chaired by Bill Gates is looking for a new partner for early… Read More ›
Aramco to sign 15 deals worth $30 billion+ at investment conference
Despite major companies dropping out from the investment meet, Saudi Arabia is intent on making the investment meet a success. On Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the matter at hand, Saudi oil giant Aramco is likely to sign… Read More ›