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China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says

Mainland China and Hong Kong should ease listing rules for biotechnology companies and lower takeover thresholds for listed firms to capitalise on renewed foreign interest in the healthcare sector, venture capitalist Nisa Leung said. “Besides artificial intelligence, Premier Li Qiang also highlighted biomedicine in the ‘two sessions’ annual government work report,” said Leung, a managing partner at Aulis Capital, speaking in a sideline interview during China’s annual meetings of the National...

Nigeria : Reps Committee Backs Private Sector Plan for Nigeria First Green , Climate Finance Bank

allafrica.com

about 3 hours ago

Nigeria : Reps Committee Backs Private Sector Plan for Nigeria First Green , Climate Finance Bank

Published: 20260305T103000Z

Does China’s science budget boost confirm it is listening to everything Elon Musk says?

South China Morning Post

about 3 hours ago

Does China’s science budget boost confirm it is listening to everything Elon Musk says?

The priorities outlined in drafts of China’s 2026 budget and next five-year plan overlap heavily with the ambitious projects championed by Elon Musk, including the Starlink constellation, electric vehicles, Neuralink interfaces and artificial intelligence. With Beijing allocating 426.42 billion yuan (US$61.7 billion) for the sector, it is positioning frontiers such as future energy, brain-computer interfaces and satellite internet as China’s future industries, with the nation doubling down on...

UK’s CMA to Review Private Dentistry Market After Price Hikes

Bloomberg

about 5 hours ago

UK’s CMA to Review Private Dentistry Market After Price Hikes

The UK’s antitrust watchdog will carry out a market study of the £8.4 billion ($11.2 billion) private dentistry sector to assess whether consumers are getting value for money.

Goldman Sachs's Reynolds on Private Credit Outlook

Bloomberg

about 9 hours ago

Goldman Sachs's Reynolds on Private Credit Outlook

James Reynolds, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Co-Head of Private Credit, said the private credit sector remains resilient, with few borrowers struggling to meet loan payments, and that fundamentals look "very strong" at this stage. He speaks with Haidi Stroud Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

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Pop Mart Shares Rise as China Voices Support for IP Consumption

Bloomberg

about 10 hours ago

Pop Mart Shares Rise as China Voices Support for IP Consumption

Shares of Chinese toy retailers including Labubu maker Pop Mart International Group Ltd. rose Thursday in Hong Kong after China’s top economic planner signaled support for the sector in a key policy report.

Bloomberg

about 10 hours ago

What Does China's GDP Target Reveal?

Xiaojia Zhi, Credit Agricole Chief China economist, tells Bloomberg TV that China's modest GDP growth targets reflects a desire to boost domestic demand while limiting fiscal support to those sectors where it is most urgently required. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Iron Ore Rises as Beijing Vows Measures to Support Steel Sector

Bloomberg

about 10 hours ago

Iron Ore Rises as Beijing Vows Measures to Support Steel Sector

Iron ore rose as China renewed a pledge to tackle overcapacity in its world-leading steel sector and set a widely anticipated economic growth target for the year ahead.

Goldman Sachs AM Says Non-Payment in Private Credit Remains Low

Bloomberg

about 11 hours ago

Goldman Sachs AM Says Non-Payment in Private Credit Remains Low

Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP Global Co-Head of Private Credit James Reynolds said the private credit sector remains resilient, with few borrowers struggling to meet loan payments.

China Vows to Tackle Property Crunch With City-Specific Policies

Bloomberg

about 11 hours ago

China Vows to Tackle Property Crunch With City-Specific Policies

Chinese officials pledged to stabilize the real estate sector at a crucial political meeting, but stopped short of announcing major policies some economists think are needed to turn around a yearslong slump.

JPM's Feroli: Inflation Going in Wrong Direction

Bloomberg

about 15 hours ago

JPM's Feroli: Inflation Going in Wrong Direction

JPMorgan Chief US Economist Michael Feroli breaks down the latest US services sector data and hints that, based on the core PCE, inflation may be heading in the wrong direction. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Discipline Amid Higher Rates, Focus on Cash Flow

Bloomberg

about 17 hours ago

Discipline Amid Higher Rates, Focus on Cash Flow

Julie Solomon, Partner and Head of Real Estate at Ares Management, discusses the impact of recent interest rate increases on the real estate sector and the broader market. Although challenges persist for lower-quality office assets and properties in secondary markets, she says overall lending conditions are expected to remain supportive for well-positioned real estate investments. (Source: Bloomberg)

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FinancialContent - Crypto Equities Ignited as Bitcoin Reclaims $73 , 000 Level ; Coinbase and Galaxy Lead Sector Rally

markets.financialcontent.com

about 18 hours ago

FinancialContent - Crypto Equities Ignited as Bitcoin Reclaims $73 , 000 Level ; Coinbase and Galaxy Lead Sector Rally

Published: 20260304T193000Z

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Blackstone Taps Private Credit to Fund Champions Group Buyout

Bloomberg

about 18 hours ago

Blackstone Taps Private Credit to Fund Champions Group Buyout

Blackstone Inc. financed its acquisition of residential services provider Champions Group with a more than $1 billion private credit loan as buyout firms and lenders seek refuge from sectors prone to artificial intelligence disruption.

Auto ancillary sector : ET Prime Special Series : Multibagger or bankrupt - Part 48 : Will this auto ancillary absorb shocks better with a greenfield push ?

economictimes.indiatimes.com

about 19 hours ago

Auto ancillary sector : ET Prime Special Series : Multibagger or bankrupt - Part 48 : Will this auto ancillary absorb shocks better with a greenfield push ?

Published: 20260304T183000Z

'Made in EU' proposals put forward to boost manufacturing

DW News

about 21 hours ago

'Made in EU' proposals put forward to boost manufacturing

The European Union is looking to support its manufacturing sectors by setting procurement requirements. They hope to cut reliance on cheap Chinese imports while lowering emissions.

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

DW News

1 day ago

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

People who work with their hands, from butchers to bakers to candlestick makers, appear to be in short supply. Meanwhile, a court upheld a ruling against a woman who falsely practised as a doctor. DW has the latest.

Hong Kong’s retail sales rise 5.5% in January as tourists loosen purse strings

South China Morning Post

1 day ago

Hong Kong’s retail sales rise 5.5% in January as tourists loosen purse strings

Hong Kong’s retail sales rose 5.5 per cent year on year in January, with authorities crediting inbound tourism for supporting the sector. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Wednesday showed sales reached HK$37.3 billion (US$4.77 billion) in January, marking the ninth straight month of growth since May 2025, after 14 consecutive months of decline. The increase ended a four-month streak of growth above 6 per cent, but the government cautioned that the slower...

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10% rise in costs expected as shipping firms halt Middle East bookings, add risk charges

South China Morning Post

1 day ago

10% rise in costs expected as shipping firms halt Middle East bookings, add risk charges

The conflict in Iran could raise cargo transport costs from Asia to Europe by at least 10 per cent, according to Hong Kong sector representatives, as major shipping companies suspended bookings to and from the Middle East or imposed significant war-risk surcharges. Lawmaker Tommy Chung Ki-fung, who represents the import and export constituency, explained on Wednesday that rising fuel prices and longer voyages, among other factors, would lead to higher shipping costs. “I’d be more conservative in...

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Manufacturing talent boom? Why China’s smartest students are factory-bound

South China Morning Post

1 day ago

Manufacturing talent boom? Why China’s smartest students are factory-bound

New Tsinghua University data this week reveals a nearly 20 per cent rise in graduates joining the manufacturing and energy sectors, signalling a major shift in career pursuits in China. The sharp rise seen in Tsinghua’s class of 2025 indicates a renewed interest in traditional industrial sectors among top-tier talent as well as the pull of national strategic priorities. As some of China’s brightest minds enter these fields, the country is poised to intensify its competitive challenge to Western...

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

South China Morning Post

2 days ago

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

The European Union’s ambitious industrial policy to challenge China has been gutted, removing AI, semiconductors and quantum computing from a list of strategic technologies that must be “made in Europe” to tap billions in government funds. Biotechnology and robotics are other cutting-edge sectors to be cut from the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) ahead of the proposal’s formal unveiling by the European Commission on Wednesday, a leaked draft showed. Plans to exclude non-EU-based producers from...

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Hong Kong convention centre to host more medical, tech, finance, education events

South China Morning Post

2 days ago

Hong Kong convention centre to host more medical, tech, finance, education events

Hong Kong’s flagship exhibition venue is ramping up its line-up of medical, technology, finance and education events this year, including hosting the LEAP East technology exhibition that will be held outside the Middle East for the first time this summer. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre said events linked to the four sectors would account for 43 per cent of activities held at the venue this year, with the number rising by about 10 per cent year on year. Monica Lee-Muller, the...

South Africa Wants a Private Partner to Boost Retail Bond Sales

Bloomberg

2 days ago

South Africa Wants a Private Partner to Boost Retail Bond Sales

South Africa is seeking private sector partners to ramp up its sale of government bonds to the retail market, potentially widening its investor base and lowering the cost of borrowing.

Public sector AI: Shifting from ambition to readiness

Politico Europe

2 days ago

Public sector AI: Shifting from ambition to readiness

In closing this gap, Europe can realize smarter, more trusted public services for every citizen while demonstrating global leadership.

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China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says

Nigeria : Reps Committee Backs Private Sector Plan for Nigeria First Green , Climate Finance Bank

Does China’s science budget boost confirm it is listening to everything Elon Musk says?

UK’s CMA to Review Private Dentistry Market After Price Hikes

Goldman Sachs's Reynolds on Private Credit Outlook

Pop Mart Shares Rise as China Voices Support for IP Consumption

What Does China's GDP Target Reveal?

Iron Ore Rises as Beijing Vows Measures to Support Steel Sector

Goldman Sachs AM Says Non-Payment in Private Credit Remains Low

China Vows to Tackle Property Crunch With City-Specific Policies

JPM's Feroli: Inflation Going in Wrong Direction

Discipline Amid Higher Rates, Focus on Cash Flow

FinancialContent - Crypto Equities Ignited as Bitcoin Reclaims $73 , 000 Level ; Coinbase and Galaxy Lead Sector Rally

Blackstone Taps Private Credit to Fund Champions Group Buyout

Auto ancillary sector : ET Prime Special Series : Multibagger or bankrupt - Part 48 : Will this auto ancillary absorb shocks better with a greenfield push ?

'Made in EU' proposals put forward to boost manufacturing

Germany news: Skilled craft sector faces huge labor shortage

Hong Kong’s retail sales rise 5.5% in January as tourists loosen purse strings

10% rise in costs expected as shipping firms halt Middle East bookings, add risk charges

Manufacturing talent boom? Why China’s smartest students are factory-bound

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

Hong Kong convention centre to host more medical, tech, finance, education events

South Africa Wants a Private Partner to Boost Retail Bond Sales

Public sector AI: Shifting from ambition to readiness