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Global Markets
Crackdown makes Hong Kong IPOs among worst performers in Asia
All but one of Hong Kong's 10 biggest first-time share sales this year are now under water.
July 28, 2021
China Focus
China's rich rush to shelter US$1 tril from new taxes
(Dec 14): Wealthy Chinese are rushing to shelter assets and income in overseas trusts before new tax rules go into effect next month, including provisions that target offshore holdings.
December 14, 2018
Singapore pledges crackdown on white-collar crime
(Jan 18): Singapore says it’s getting more serious about tackling white-collar crime. The police force’s financial crime-fighting unit -- the Commercial Affairs Department -- has declared a goal to target ill-gotten gains “more proactively,” espec
January 18, 2018
Hot Stock
Best World bounces back after company, CEO and president scooped up shares
SINGAPORE (Aug 18): Shares in Best World International, the manufacturer and distributor of skincare and wellness products, surged 15.5% to close at $1.20 on Friday after its two co-founders and the company bought back shares in the open market.
August 18, 2017
Currencies
Malaysia's Ringgit crackdown spooks overseas investors
(Feb 7): Malaysia’s crackdown on currency speculators has come at a cost. While it successfully reduced ringgit volatility, it is threatening to discourage overseas investors.
February 07, 2017
Twitter axes 235,000 more accounts in terror crackdown
SAN FRANCISCO (Aug 19): Twitter announced on Thursday that it had cut off 235,000 accounts during the past six months in a heightened crackdown on use of the global messaging service to promote violent extremist causes.
August 19, 2016