The Big Picture: BITCOIN RISKS

Demolition gridlock forces Shui On to throw in towel Market Pulse

Soon after offloading a major property project in Chongqing for 2.4 billion yuan (US$3.93 billion), Shui On Land (00272.HK) announced it will sell a key asset in Shanghai for 3.4 billion yuan. The disposals, just days apart, highlight the developer's ...

Long-term prospects for coal open to question Market Pulse

As major coal companiesnd power producers in China prepare to kick off negotiations over coal contract prices for 2014, suppliers seem to have the upper hands thermal coal prices in the country have hit multi-month high. Buoyant cement prices ...

HKEJ Today: Highlights HKEJ Today

Following is summary of major newsnd comments in the Hong Kong Economic Journal, the parent publication of EJ Insight, on Friday, Dec. 6: Chineseuthorities tighten grip over bitcoin The People's Bank of Chinand four other Chinese regulatory ...

INTERVIEW: Gold may hit US$1,300 in six months, Coutts says Views & Analysis

Investors should keep 2 to 5 percent of their portfolio in gold as the yellow metal still has upward momentum to hit US$1,300 within three to six months, underpinned by potential geopolitical risks and fundamental floors, a veteran gold investor ...

POLICY WATCH: Leveling the playing field for telecom firms Policy Watch

China has taken a significant stepwards creating an even playing field for the nation'sp telecoms service providers by allowing China Mobile operate fixed-line networks across the nation and granting fourth-generation (4G) mobile licenses ...