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Turning point for Taiwan's relations with China
Expect Taiwan to forge closer ties with China now that Ma Ying-jeou is president – and that should lead to an economic boom.
28 April 2008
Business Moves
HSH Nordbank looks to expand in Asia
The head of Asia transportation at HSH Nordbank talks about aviation and logistics and explains why the bank is so enthusiastic about this region.
26 March 2008
View Point
Emerging markets are decoupling from the US, says Garner
Jonathan Garner, managing director and head of global emerging markets equity strategy with Morgan Stanley, argues that emerging markets are increasingly decoupling from the US ...
20 March 2008
View Point
Profitability cycle peaks for airline industry
Weaker airlines will be forced to restructure and some will go out of business due to high oil prices and falling demand, according to UBS analysis.
12 March 2008
Business Moves
Higher finance costs harm shipping industry
Tighter lending policies will make it more expensive for shipping companies to raise the $300 billion of debt needed to fund outstanding orders for new ships. Some predict ...
10 March 2008
Business Moves
Fear of flying to Europe
Compared to road transport, carbon emissions from aviation are relatively low, but the airline industry could pay dearly for the right to emit greenhouse gases unless it can ...
3 March 2008
View Point
Hong Kong’s embarrassing riches
The Hong Kong government announces a $14.8 billion budget surplus raising questions about its lack of spending on health and social welfare.
28 February 2008
Business Moves
Nordbank finances luxury train in China
HSH Nordbank is providing financing with a maturity of 8.5 years for three custom-made trains that will run over the world’s highest railway.
27 February 2008
Business Moves
International Risk boosts Chinese IP capabilities
The Hong Kong–based risk mitigation organisation has strengthened its intellectual property and brand protection capabilities in China by acquiring Thompson Market Services.
21 February 2008
Business Moves
David Li resigns from Hong Kong's executive council
The chairman of the Bank of East Asia has bowed to public pressure and resigned from Hong Kong’s top policy-making body.
18 February 2008
Business Moves
Bank of East Asia chairman under fire
After agreeing to pay the US SEC a fine of $8.1 million to settle insider trading related charges, David Li is under pressure to resign from his public positions.
15 February 2008
View Point
Tanks for the memory
The soldiers have returned to the barracks, leaving Thailand with a weakened democracy.
11 February 2008
Business Moves
Banks to evaluate CO2 emissions on loans
Wall Street banks have come up with a set of principles to guide them in evaluating carbon risks in an environment of evolving climate policy.
6 February 2008
Cash
Patel gets promoted to regional role at HSBC
Patel takes over as regional head of client management for global payments and cash management, replacing Russel Graham who has left the bank.
31 January 2008
Trade
Deutsche signs trade deal with Philippine mining company
The bank provides $40 million in pre-export finance to Platinum Group Metals.
22 January 2008
M&A
Air China calls for alliance with China Eastern
Air China sends a formal proposal to China Eastern Airlines calling for a strategic alliance.
21 January 2008
Cash
Citi creates head of Asia supply chain role
In a further sign of the convergence of cash management and trade finance, Citi has appointed Shalini Lall to the newly created position of head of Asia supply chain.
21 January 2008
Cash
HSBC wins CMA CGM mandate
The bank will provide cash management services in Asia for the world’s third largest container shipping company.
11 January 2008
M&A
China Eastern minorities reject SIA deal
The vote clears the way for a counter bid from Air China.
9 January 2008
People Moves
Deutsche appoints GTB head in Sri Lanka
Hemaka Perera becomes head of global transaction banking in Sri Lanka, while Stefan Mahrdt moves to Vietnam.
18 December 2007
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