Alibaba IPO hits record $25bn The much anticipated IPO of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has not failed to disappoint. Expectations about the size of the IPO and the market capitalisation of the company have been met and then some. It is thought that the first public offering of shares in the company has raised the … More FT Monday 22nd September 2014
Alibaba talks set to value Snapchat at $10bn Chinese giant Alibaba has reportedly been in talks with Snapchat about a possible share purchase that could see the valuation of the California based company shoot to $10bn. Industry insiders doubt whether with Alibaba about to go through its own IPO the deal will take place. … More FT Thursday 31st July 2014
UK aims for top EU economy portfolio On Tuesday David Cameron performed his biggest Cabinet reshuffle since taking office in 2010. The most significant moves were: the demotion of the PM’s friend and ally Michael Gove from Education to Chief Whip; the resignation from the foreign office of party giant William Hague and his … More FT Wednesday 16th July 2014
1. UK avoids taking view on HK autonomy The British government has opted not to antagonise China over the latest political controversy in its former colony. In its most recent bi-annual report on the status of Hong Kong, the British government admitted that there are growing concerns in HK over press freedom, including attacks on … More FT Friday 11th of July 2014
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