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China Businesses’ Desire for Cross-Border Acquisitions Intensifies

18-Apr-13

M&A is still viewed as the quickest and most effective way to gain a footprint and build scale in new geographies.

Moody's Changes the Outlook on Hong Kong's Rating to Stable from Positive

16-Apr-13

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Hong Kong's government bond rating at Aa1 and changed the outlook to stable from positive.

Chinese Companies Investing in German Technology Through M&A

16-Apr-13

In recent years, a number of Chinese companies have either bought German firms outright or acquired a shareholding in them.

Asian Liquidity Stress Index Rises in March, Says Moody's

11-Apr-13

Moody's Investors Service says that its Asian Liquidity Stress Index (Asian LSI) increased to 26.9% in March from 24.8% in February, reversing the downward trend seen during the first two months of 2013.

Acquisition Enthusiasm Down Among Hong Kong Businesses

10-Apr-13

New research reveals that just 18% of Hong Kong businesses plan to grow through acquisition in the next three years.

Singapore Remains Committed to Islamic Finance Despite Expiry of Tax Incentives

09-Apr-13

Singapore remains committed to supporting the growth of Islamic financing despite the the expiry of tax incentives introduced for the sector in Budget 2008.

Global Venture Capital Funds May Turn the Corner in 2013

08-Apr-13

Widespread economic uncertainty and a tough exit environment saw venture capital (VC) investment fall 20% to $US41.5 billion and the number of rounds decline 8% to 4,970 in 2012.

Global M&A Activity Still Weak, But High Growth Markets More Resilient

08-Apr-13

Acquirers in developed markets are still cautious about pursuing cross-border M&A opportunities in high growth markets.

Singapore Takes a Step Closer to Becoming a Major Offshore Yuan Hub

04-Apr-13

Singapore has taken a step closer to becoming a major offshore yuan (CNH) hub, with the official inauguration of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) as the clearing bank for CNH yuan in the city state.

Rebalancing Underway but Significant Imbalances Continue, Says APEC Executive Director

03-Apr-13

Growing pressure on currencies and capital in the post-global financial crisis period has the potential to restrict trade and investment.

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