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Moderna Chief’s Omicron Warning Brings Gloom To Asia Markets
Moderna Chief’s Omicron Warning Brings Gloom To Asia Markets

Investor confidence hit after drugs firm boss says current vaccines are likely to be far less effective against the new Covid-19 variant

Arrest of Macau Junket Mogul Rocks World’s Biggest Gambling Hub
Arrest of Macau Junket Mogul Rocks World’s Biggest Gambling Hub

The arrest of Alvin Chau is seen as ushering in a new era of zero tolerance towards gambling in China, where all forms are illegal. It has also dealt a heavy blow to the junket industry

Asian Markets In Retreat Over Virus Fears But Oil Rebounds
Asian Markets In Retreat Over Virus Fears But Oil Rebounds

The Omicron strain’s emergence saw Japan close its doors to international visitors while casino stocks plunged after the arrest of gambling chief Alvin Chau in Macau

Macau Casino Shares Plunge Amid Arrests, Junket Mogul Believed Held
Evergrande Shares Drop After Boss Hui Ka Yan Slashes Stake
India Stocks Tumble Again on Covid Fears, Foreign Selling
Asian Markets Plunge As New Covid Strain Spreads Panic
Funds Hit By China Woes as EM Investors Look More Bearish
Emerging East Asia Bond Markets Grow 3.4% In Third Quarter
Philippine Officials Pursue Japanese Investment

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ASML in the Centre of the Chip War

With a market cap of$240 billion, chipmaker ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company. Its market-leading position comes from its monopoly in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machines which allow chipmakers to make smaller, faster and smarter semiconductors