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Reviving a piece of fashion heritage, a Filipino housewife creates an alternative sense of style Until the late 1980s Patis Tesoro was a housewife and part-time fashion designer who enjoyed [...]

The article discusses the asset management growth potential in China from 2018. It states as per Deloitte's Casey Quirk research new money generated at the global asset management industry will flow into China by 2019, and China's financial market reforms lifted foreign ownership limits for local banks and Fidelity International launched three new funds in 2018. It mentions fund managers like J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. got wholly foreign-owned enterprise license in 2016.

Reports the business legacy of China's entry to the World Trade Organization. Business transition in terms of trading and investment; Ability to compete with the global economy; Business and investment regulations. INSET: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF TRADE BARRIERS..

Focuses on the independence of Taiwan from China. Efforts of Taiwanese President Chen Shuibian to improve economic and political relations with China; Claims of Beijing towards Taiwan; Economic and cultural dependence of Taiwan to China; Skepticism on Chen's reelection results.

EXamines economic reforms planned by China's government to deal with the global economic slowdown in 2001. Adverse effects of China's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO); Increase in urban unemployment; Plans concerning state-owned enterprises (SOE) and bank reform; Government's rebuilding of its tax system; Factors hindering the growth of the private sector.

Focuses on the information technology industry in Taiwan. Success of Accton Technology in the field of wireless technology; Need for innovation among manufacturers; Shift to original design manufacturing.

Reports that an anti-American backlash is taking root as the United States enlist Asian leaders in its fight against terrorism. Criticisms against U.S. policies in the Middle East; Concerns of countries with large Muslim populations; Need for the U.S. to back off its war agenda. INSETS: The divisions start at home (Reactions to terrorist attacks).;Serves you right, by Shai Oster..

Reports on the impact of the United States-led retaliation, in the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, on Asian economies. Industries experiencing a slowdown; Drop in share prices; Concerns that economic reform efforts in Asian countries will falter.

Reports on the efforts of China to become a major software exporting country. Implementation of the first industrial policy covering software development by China's State Council; Co-development deal signed by China National Computer Software and Technology Service Corp with Microsoft; Willingness of foreign firms to trade code-writing information; Ability of Chinese firms to succeed even without innovation. INSET: THE GREAT AND THE GOOD..

Focuses on the proposition of the 2008 Olympic Games sponsorship in Beijing, China. Support of foreign consultants; Estimated cost of the construction of roads and rail subway lines; Budget of the bid committee on competition venues and pollution concerns.

Discusses relations between China and Taiwan. Businessmen's role in boosting ties; Rise of Taiwanese investments on the mainland; Presence in Kunshan and Shanghai; Arguments in favor of economic integration or the 'one-China policy'; Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's anti-big business policies. INSETS: Trying to fit in, by Crystyl Mo.;Shanghai dream, by Yu Sen-Lun..

Reports on the crisis sparked by a mid-air collision between a United States Navy surveillance aircraft and a Chinese fighter sent to intercept it off Hainan, China, and its effect on already fragile relations between the two countries. Diplomatic row; Other issues, beyond the mid-air disaster, that are further straining relations; Prescription for the two sides.

Features several business and community leaders in China as of March 30, 2001. Wang Zhidong, chief executive officer of Internet firm Sina.com; Newscaster Yang Lan; Liaoning Province Governor Bo Xilai; Liu Yongxing, chief executive officer of Hope Group.

Focuses on the efforts of Winston Wong Wen-yang, son of Taiwan tycoon Wang Yung-ching, to create a computer-chip plant in Shanghai, China. Taipei's concern that Wong's Shanghai projects will accelerate Taiwan's economic dependence on the mainland; Significance of Wong's activities in Shanghai in China's attempt to rival other Asian economies; Wong's collaboration with Jiang Mianheng in the Shanghai project.

Focuses on the controversy over the book 'The Tiananmen Papers,' compiled by Zhang Liang and edited by Andrew J. Nathan and Perry Link in China. Portrayal of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre by the book; Details on the participation of former Chinese Communist Party secretary Zhao Ziyang in the historical tragedy; Impact of the book on Chinese politics. INSET: THE RIGHT MOVE AT THE WRONG TIME, by A.T.C..

Focuses on the mobile telephone market in China as of December 1, 2000. Foreign telecommunication companies' business operations in China; Factors affecting the mobile telephone market in the country.

Focuses on the political leadership of President Chen Shui-bian in Taiwan. Implication of the Pachang Creek incident for the Chen administration; Concerns over the relationship between Taiwan and China; Plans of the Chen administration in seeking independence; Views of the public regarding the leadership capabilities of Chen. INSETS: 'LET'S MEET, NOT HOLLER'.;POLITICS OF COMPROMISE..

Profiles Nita Ing Chi, president of Taiwan-based construction firm Continental Engineering Corp. Background of Ing; Anti-establishment roots of her family; Participation of Ing in the political opposition of Taiwan; Role of Ing's firm in building the bullet train line of Taiwan.

Focuses on developments related to foreign relations between China and Taiwan as of June 2, 2000. Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's May 20, 2000, inauguration; Factors affecting the countries' relations with each other. INSET: BETWEEN THE LINES..

Presents the `Asiaweek' magazine's list of the 50 most powerful government and business leaders in Asia as of May 26, 2000. Names of executives; Career background; Education; Family; Electronic mail addresses; Achievements; China-based businessman Li Ka-Shing; Chinese President Jiang Zemin.

Profiles Taiwan businessman Sheen Ching-jing. Career background; Description of how Sheen established his textile export business; Sheen's plans of venturing into electronic commerce.

Discusses the effects on Taiwan-China relations of Taiwan's 2000 presidential elections. Candidates China would like to win; Threat to invade Taiwan in case it puts off reunification talks indefinitely; Voters' concerns aside from mainland relations. INSETS: Mr. Establishment (profile on Lien Chan).;Mr. Maverick (profile on James Soong Chu-yu).;Mr. Opposition (profile Chen Shui-bian)..

Presents several business and social leaders in Asia who have been affected by economic globalization as of February 18, 2000. Includes Morris Chang, founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.; Kim Woo-Choong, former chairman of South Korea-based conglomerate Daewoo.

The article profiles the 2017 Fintech Finance 40 analysts, executives and investors including Steven McLaughlin of Financial Technology Partners LLC, Jonathan Korngold of General Atlantic LLC, and Matthew Harris of Bain Capital Ventures LLC. It provides information about their individual achievements and leadership at the respective firms, influence in the community, and the reputation, size and impact of the respective funds and institutions in the financial technology industry.

The article offers information on topics related to economic condition of Japan. Topics mentioned include the effects of the reform policies by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country, the monetary policy of the Bank of Japan, and the insights of Brian Coulton, chief economist at London, England-based credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, on the economic condition of Japan.

The article offers information on several officers associated with financial firms with analysis of their role in an information technology (IT). Topics discussed include illustration of Adena Friedman involvement as president of Nasdaq in management of firm's finances; Lance Uggla as president of IHS Markit leads to proliferation in revenue collection; and management of fintech services by Michael Spencer, chief executive officer (CEO) at Nex Group.

The article offers information on electronic commerce firm Alibaba along with its sustenance through difficult times. Topics discussed include adoption of an appropriate business model by the firm along with an association of an investment firm Janchor Partners owned by John Ho; association of several retailers in China in management of lobbying approaches against Alibaba; and proliferation in gross merchandise along with volume sales of Alibaba.

The article discusses the financial aspects of an expansion of Ping An Insurance (Group) Co., as of June 2017. It states role of Peter Ma Mingzhe, chief executive officer of Ping An Insurance, in expansion of financial supermarket of the company, and mentions that the company has become China's second-biggest life insurer. It notes the concern that branching out in so many different directions may become unwieldy.

The article discusses plans of Takehiko Nakao, president at Asian Development Bank (ADB), to make the bank as Asia's primary development partner. It mentions priority of ADB to give technical assistance and loans to agriculture sector. It presents views of Stephen Groff of Asian Development Bank, on People's Republic of China becoming member of the ADB in 1986 and information on Haruhiko Kuroda, former president at ADB.

The article focuses on the strategy of Chinese President Xi Jinping has staked his foreign policy legacy of Silk Road referring to an overland route across Central Asia to maritime routes through Southeast Asia, and East Africa. It mentions strategy is being implemented by three new multilateral institutions based in China such as Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Silk Road Fund, and the New Development Bank. It also mentions the rise in gross domestic product (GDP) in China.

The article focuses on the resilience of investment advisors in Asia despite the global uncertainty in 2016. The success of the investment advisors in the region is explored. The investment advisors include those of financial services firms including UBS AG, HSBC Holdings PLC, and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

The article offers information on investment firm China Investment Corporation's (CIC's) chairman, Ding Xuedong. It discusses his firm hold on the company and his ties with the city of Beijing, China that may hamper his U.S. investment strategies. Topics discussed include his attitude, his revamping the senior management of the company and his taking direct stakes on partnering with leading firms in China. Topics including his birth and career details and CIC's proceedings have been discussed.

The article focuses on the economic situation in China as of April 2016. It is stated that as it is Beijing's turn to serve as president of the Group of 20 nations, concerns about China carry extra prominence in 2016. It is mentioned that an explosion of short-term loans through the credit cooperatives, trusts and other entities has been fueled by the rapid rise in credit.

The article announces winners of 2015 Asia Investment Management Awards including China Universal Asset Management Co., Nikko Asset Management Co., and Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd.

The article discusses the move of the investors in China to assess the real value of their investments and whether the Chinese government is committed on its financial reform. It mentions the move of the Chinese government to infuse 1.5 trillion yuan to support the stock market of the country after a collapse. It cites the effects of margin trading in the success of the stock market.

The article focuses on Chinese President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign in the country, the most intense political movement in the country since the Cultural Revolution of 1966 . It is noted that more than 53,000 graft-related investigations have been initiated by the ommunist Party in 2014. It is satted that preserving the monopoly on power exercised by the world's longest-lasting Communist regime is the ultimate aim of Xi's campaign.

The article focuses on issues related to digital currencies in the U.S. Topics discussed include appointment of Blythe Masters as chief executive officer at Digital Asset Holding firm and her views on underlying change in currency Bitcoin, changes in old infrastructure due financial crisis and debate over reforms, and views of Eduardo García, founder of online business news Sentido Común, on reduction in market share, and dispute between U.S. economists Ben Bernanke and Larry Summers.

The article reports an announcement by Inspector General of Malaysia Khalid Abu Bakar regarding the formation of task force to investigate the financial scandal in Malaysia. Topics discussed include task force which includes Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, the attorney general's and the police, role of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in tackling state capitalism, and views of economist Wei Shangjin on Malaysia's reach to high-middle-income status.

The article reports on several personalities who have shaped events in the finance sector including Bill Browder, head of Hermitage Capital Management, Bank of England governor Mark Carney, and China Minsheng Banking Corp.'s president Mao Xiaofeng. It highlights the book "Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder & One Man's Fight for Justice" by Browder. It mentions the announcement of bank interest rate decision by Carney.

The article focuses on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, China. The protests are economic and political and tensions show little sign of abating either. The protests have not gained evident support or sympathy on the mainland due to China's strict censorship of any coverage. The Chinese officials refused to hold any meaningful talks with the protesters.

Focuses on the outcome of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum 2001 in Shanghai, China. Denouncement of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States; China's pledge to keep working for deeper global market integration; Cautious approach toward globalization; Costs of insurance and security; Safeguards for global supply chains. INSET: Turning a blind eye..

Reports on China's arrest of its overseas-based scholars on charges of espionage. Links of the scholars with Taiwan; Paranoia of the Chinese government; Domestic problems faced by the Communist Party of China; Internal strife in the Party during the student movement of 1989; Protest letter sent to Chinese President Jiang Zemin. INSET: Pawns in a Serious Game..

Focuses on the political conflicts between the United States and China. Argument concerning the collision mishap of the US Navy EP-3 surveillance aircraft with Chinese F-8 jet fighter; Custody of the 24 crew members of the surveillance aircraft; Demand of the US for the unconditional return of the aircraft and crew.

Focuses on developments related to Taiwan-based China Airlines as of August 18, 2000. Airline's efforts to improve its safety performance; Reorganization of airline management team; Background on the problems faced by the airline.