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New virus concerns keep yuan pinned to weak side
New virus concerns keep yuan pinned to weak side

(ATF) More coronavirus cases have been discovered in China’s Russia-bordering Northeastern provinces. The total now is 46. More...

EU, China investment pact in Covid-19 jeopardy
EU, China investment pact in Covid-19 jeopardy

China and European Union (EU) talks over a long-sought investment pact should if all goes to schedule resume...

Market falters amid US-China tensions, vaccine dismay
Market falters amid US-China tensions, vaccine dismay

(ATF) Hong Kong: Asian markets got a reality check after media reports questioned positive early results from a Moderna...

Panic-buying boosts profits, tests supply chain at Walmart
China boasts 2019 economic goals were met
US risks ‘permanent damage’ from extended shutdown: Mnuchin
Haunted by virus, China gears up for annual congress
China’s central bank keeps powder dry as others empty toolkit
China urged to loosen shackles on SME bond market
Markets sober up before Powell testimony

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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