Ctrip reported a 50% increase in its net revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015, as demand for online ticketing increases.
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State Media Indicated That Chinese Government is Turning Against Alibaba
State-run media broadcasts indicated that the Chinese government is turning against the country’s most successful e-commerce company Alibaba. However, the company didn’t seem to take much damage from the reports in terms of sales and shares.
Iron Ore Climbs as China Property Market Recover
Price of iron ore rallies as China's property market showed further sign of recovery. Surge in the price of iron ore also correlated with increase in steel futures.
Chinese Central Bank Governor Warns Over Rising Debt Levels
The Chinese central bank governor has warned over rising debt levels. To tackle the abnormal situation, the central bank feels necessity for promulgation of regulation guarding excessive leverage in foreign currencies. Meanwhile, the Chinese government vows to respond according to the call of time.
Gold below $1,250/oz on profit booking
Profit booking pulled yellow metal on Monday below psychological mark-$1,250 an ounce. Gold price fell for four weeks in the past five weeks.
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The strengthening of Yen is eroding the value of Japan's exports to the US. Its overall exports volume was flat, while the value declined over four percent owing to rising Yen.
China will try to draw up rules to regulate ride hailing service as the market has grown very big. Meanwhile Indonesia transportation minister plan to ban Uber and GrabTaxi.
Facebook Inc is bullish on Asian market potential. Recently, Facebook's Free Basics service has been banned by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). Despite this jolt, Facebook is still optimistic about adding number of users as the region is recording much faster growth rate than other parts of the world.
China’s property market keeps on growing even amid the country’s economic slowdown and weak exports. The surge in the real estate sector is contributing positively to the country’s economy as a new economic driver.
Sino-Philippine relationships have been witnessed to hit the bottom during the regime of existing president. Presidential candidates for the upcoming elections find difficulties in maintaining balance with national sovereignty and trade relations with neighboring China. However, all the candidates have committed to uphold sovereignty while maintaining better trade relations with China.
Global stocks rose further as increased investor confidence propelled buying support. Investor confidence has been strengthened after the announcement of European Central Bank's stimulus plans and encouraging US economic data.
China has been acquiring foreign assets desperately ahead of turbulent economic situations. It has acquired assets for around $84 billion during this year compared to last year’s $108 billion. Anbang has reached an agreement acquiring Strategic Hotels & Resorts for $6.5 billion from Blackstone Group LP which is the latest bout of China’s acquisition spree.
Global markets have been moving in tandem with state of Chinese economy and US Presidential elections these days. After rebounding in the previous month, the global markets are waiting for next level triggers from US elections and stimulus plans on China's economy.
China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has warned of risks from industrial overcapacity. CBRC has advised commercial banks and financial institutions to keep limits on lending exposure as it sees a need for setting up investment pilot projects and asset securitization to enhance cash flows.
