... global trend of increasing popularity of electric vehicles. BYD is leveraging its competitive advantages, such as a wide model range and affordability, to penetrate markets. This also indicates a growing demand for eco-friendly transport in Southeast Asia. For investors, this signals prospects for companies specializing in EV technologies. Hashtags: BYD, electric vehicles, automotive, Singapore, Toyota, car market Volkswagen is considering transferring European capacities to Chinese automakers. The ...

... in U.S. Government Debt Recently, global financial systems have been experiencing a significant shift: foreign central banks have begun actively reducing their investments in dollar-denominated assets, particularly U.S. government debt. According to Asia Times, this phenomenon is driven by geopolitical changes, including the freezing of Russian currency reserves in 2022, which undermined confidence in the dollar as a global reserve asset. Why Are Central Banks Moving Away from the Dollar? Historically,...

... management of companies, providing strategic guidance and assistance in securing subsequent funding rounds. Geographical Diversification In recent years, Sequoia Capital has been expanding its operations beyond the United States, investing in startups in Asia, Europe, and other regions. This strategy enables the firm to diversify its assets and discover promising companies in new markets. Startup Selection Principles Sequoia Capital employs stringent criteria for selecting startups for investment. The ...

... indicators across the globe. Monday's calendar includes Germany's industrial production data, which will set the tone for Europe’s manufacturing outlook, and the Eurozone Investor Confidence Index, providing insight into market sentiment across Europe. In Asia, Japan’s leading economic index and China’s new yuan loans offer a glimpse into economic momentum, while U.S. consumer credit data will shed light on household spending trends. Stay informed as these events unfold and potentially influence global ...

... spent 18 years constructing the "Three Gorges" hydroelectric power station, the largest in the world. China reduced the number of permits for new power plants by nearly 80% in the first half of 2024, according to a Greenpeace report on East Asia. In that period, only 14 coal power plants with a total capacity of 10.3 GW were commissioned, a 79.3% decrease compared to the first half of 2023. At the same time, the combined capacity of China's wind and solar energy reached 1,180 gigawatts,...