SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Shares of 18 companies surged on their ChiNext debut on Monday, kicking off a historic reform that will see Shenzhen officially challenge Shanghai for tech listings, while adding fuel to a “technology war” with the United States.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated a behind-the-scenes industry inquiry into the use of ESG investments in defined contribution plans, a move that many say supports proposed regulations to make it harder to include socially responsible funds in …
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Singapore — 0305 GMT: Crude oil futures were steady in mid-morning trade in Asia Aug. 24 as investors await fresh cues on demand and supply, including the OPEC+ compliance adjustments, and amid uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve’s policy.
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Whilst the new VW ID.3 electric hatch is now available for order in Europe (deliveries to begin late 2020), Australia will not be seeing that model any time soon. Rather, the first all-electric VW to reach our shores will be the ID.4 compact SUV. Many Australian …
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The University of Tokyo is preparing a bond offering that would be the first of its kind in Japan, at a time when demand for higher-education debt is picking up overseas amid falling interest rates. The university plans to sell Â¥20 billion ($189 million) of 40-year …
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