Sustainable investing is not new to China — but complying to a formal framework is, says CEO
Environmental, social and governance frameworks are "relatively new" in China, said Li Yimei of China Asset Management.
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Taiwan leads gains as other Asia-Pacific markets struggle for direction
Australia's unemployment rate for March came in at 5.6%, according to seasonally adjusted estimates released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday.
Biden seeks closer ties with Japan as the U.S. prepares to challenge China
U.S. President Joe Biden will hold his first in-person summit with a foreign leader on Friday when Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga heads to Washington.
Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng Motors launches sedan with new driverless features as EV race heats up
Xpeng Motors launched the P5, a sedan with new self-driving features and Lidar technology, as it looks to race ahead in China's ultra-competitive auto market.
China leads gains among major Asia-Pacific markets as tech shares in Hong Kong rebound
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese tech firms jumped on Wednesday after 12 companies signaled compliance with antitrust laws.
China slaps Alibaba with $2.8 billion fine in anti-monopoly probe
In a Saturday statement, China's State Administration for Market Regulation accused Alibaba of abusing its market dominance.
Chinese tech stocks rally after anti-monopoly pledge as regulators sharpen claws
Twelve major Chinese technology companies pledged Wednesday to comply with anti-monopoly rules, according to statements shared by the national market regulator.
IMF warns of a weaker economic recovery in Southeast Asia as Covid restrictions linger
The IMF expects the five largest developing economies in Southeast Asia to collectively grow by 4.9% in 2021, down from its previous projection of 5.2%.
Singapore's economy unexpectedly grows in the first quarter of 2021
Analysts polled by Reuters had expected the Singapore economy to shrink 0.2% in the first quarter from a year ago.
Biden meets today with executives on chip shortage as U.S. auto industry feels the pain
Biden could try to pressure chipmakers; he's also backed proposals for tax incentives to U.S. manufacturers to make the critical parts in America.
South Korea jumps 1%; Alibaba shares rise as regulatory scrutiny fears weigh on other Chinese tech firms
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba rose 0.43% on Tuesday, adding to gains of more than 6% on Monday.
Alibaba shares close higher after Beijing orders Ant Group to revamp business
The Ant Group restructuring and a $2.8 billion anti-monopoly fine for Alibaba removed a major source of uncertainty for investors in the e-commerce giant.
China's Huawei tries to blame global chip shortage on U.S. sanctions
The global chip shortage is a highly-complex and multifaceted issue, but Chinese tech company Huawei attempted to blame the U.S. for it on Monday.
Exports shielded China's economy in 2020, but they won't drive as much growth this year
National exports rose 3.6% last year, while China's GDP grew 2.3% as the only major economy to expand amid the pandemic.
China's exports missed forecast in March, while imports rose more than expected
China's trade surplus shrank to $13.8 billion in March, much narrower than the $52.05 billion forecast by analysts in a Reuters poll.
JPMorgan sees Asia's sustainability funds doubling in the coming year
Assets managed with environmental, social and governance considerations have soared and are set to double in Asia this year, said Elaine Wu of JPMorgan.
The Masters: Hideki Matsuyama survives late mistakes to win first men's major for Japan
Hideki Matsuyama overcame a nervy start and a pressure-induced back-nine stutter to become the first Japanese player to win a men's major.
Asia-Pacific mostly decline; Alibaba shares surge more than 6% following huge fine
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly declined on Monday, with shares in India and China seeing sizable losses.
Asian companies are catching up on sustainable practices, says Singapore Exchange
The chief executive of the SGX, Loh Boon Chye, said 2020 was an inflection point as Asian firms gained greater awareness of sustainability issues.
Indian Premier League 2021 Season Preview: Will Mumbai Indians defend their 2020 title?
The 2021 Indian Premier League season gets under way on Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the eight teams battling it out for the title.
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