Chinese, Egyptian central banks renew bilateral local currency swap agreement-Xinhua
This file photo shows the office building of the People's Bank of China in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Wang Zhen)BEIJING,...
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Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: SGX RegCo 3-Year Rule, 2026 IPO Boom, China’s Cross-Border Crackdown and One Raffles Place
From regulatory cleanups to multi-billion-dollar real estate plays, the stock market isn’t standing still this week. Singapore’s IPO market is...
China’s private funds see assets soar by over US$400 billion amid tech boom
China’s private fund industry has seen its assets under management climb to a record high, buoyed by rebounding market confidence...
China’s student housing, offices top property investment options amid pricing slump
Student housing is tipped to be a top choice among investors in mainland China’s property market as demand continues to...
New playground currency: reflections on Pokemon fever | Lifestyle Renaissance
There is a particular kind of energy that enters a household when the weekend arrives and my two sons spread...
Can currency swaps make China a lender of last resort? Ex-PBOC official weighs in
China should position itself as an international lender of last resort to help out in global emergencies and expand use...
Chinese Economy Is Booming, But Stock Markets Haven’t Recovered in 20 Years
The Shanghai Composite closed Friday near 4,113 points, still about 33% below its 2007 peak, even as China's nominal output...
Why rupee is among the most vulnerable Asian currencies
The Indian rupee faces significant vulnerability among Asian currencies, with leading financial institutions Barclays and MUFG forecasting a potential depreciation...
Central banks offload U.S. Treasuries; China holdings at 18-year low
The US Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Taxday inflows jolted the US Treasury's cash...
Milei guts China currency lifeline after Trump ultimatum on financial ties: reports
Argentina is on the verge of settling its debt with China’s central bank, winding down a currency lifeline that kept...
