HONG KONG: Demand for shark fin is already on the decline
The Hong Kong government has banned shark fin from being served at official functions, following years of lobbying by conservation groups. But our Hong Kong Bureau Chief Roland Lim finds…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: POST QE, EUROPEAN EQUITIES A BUY?
With ample liquidity in the market how attractive are European stocks like banks? Willem Nabarro, Head of European equities at Exane BNP Paribas gives us his top stock and sector…
TAIWAN: Economy to enjoy greatest GDP growth in three years
Taiwan’s economy is set to enjoy its biggest growth in three years, with authorities projecting GDP growth of 2.8 percent in 2014. It is a big change from 2013’s slow…
MYANMAR: Aims to increase direct inbound foreign investment index by 10%
Myanmar is aiming to increase inbound foreign direct investment by 10 percent this year to around 3 billion US dollars. It’s targeting agriculture and tourism to lead the drive. Myanmar’s…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: NO OIL REBOUND IN 2015?
Looks like the crude shock is here to stay. Kay Van-Petersen, Asia Macro Strategist, Saxo Capital Markets tells us why crude prices will stay subdued until 2016. To watch the…
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: APPLE’S BLOWOUT EARNINGS TO CONTINUE?
Apple’s Q1 earnings blew even its biggest fans away…. but is the Cupertino giant’s dependence on iPhone sales something to worry about? Adam Sarhan, CEO of Sarhan Capital weighs in.…