Author: ANNIE RISEMBERG - Associated Press

China is vowing to enhance its technological self-reliance, including the production of homegrown high-end semiconductors. This year, stocks of companies in the value chain have seen significant rallies. In this episode of Bloomberg Tech: Asia, Annabelle Droulers assesses China’s chip supply chain, identifying chokepoints in capabilities and its dependence on foreign companies within the US sphere of influence. We hear from Morningstar and The Futurum Group on how these gaps are being addressed, and whether the hype is warranted. Snow Bull Capital also weighs in on the challenges of investing in the sector. (Source: Bloomberg)Read More

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By Rocky Swift Asian shares rallied on Friday as Wall Street earnings and signs of a thaw in U.S.-China relations boosted investor sentiment, while oil prices eased following fresh U.S. sanctions on Russian suppliers.Intel NASDAQ:INTC results after the close in New York beat expectations, adding…Read More

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US President Donald Trump’s trip to Asia which begins Sunday carries significant economic stakes for countries around the region, with multiple tariff deals still pending and a trade dispute simmering between Washington and Beijing.Here follows some of the key issues: Malaysia: agreement on track Malaysia is expected to finalise a trade deal with Washington during Trump’s visit to Kuala Lumpur, with negotiations “99.9 percent” complete, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.Read More

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