Eiffel Tower summit closes, 1,350 schools shut in France heat wave
France is facing a severe heat wave forcing nearly 1,350 schools to shut fully or partially, nearly double from the previous day....
China's securities regulator has moved to clamp down on U.S. stock listings by small homegrown companies amid concerns that many of these firms have been used as vehicles for price-rigging, inflicting significant losses on U.S. investors, according to the Financial Times.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has announced its intention to impose "tighter control" over the U.S. listings of Chinese companies with small market capitalizations and weak fundamentals. Sources close to the regulator told the Financial Times that such companies are particularly prone to market manipulation.
This regulatory action comes in response to multiple cases where small Chinese firms listed on U.S. exchanges were implicated in price manipulation schemes. The CSRC's crackdown aims to protect investors by preventing companies that are vulnerable to manipulation from accessing foreign capital markets without stricter oversight.
Analysts say the move reflects broader efforts by Beijing to enhance financial market supervision and restore confidence among international investors. The impact of these new measures could be far-reaching, potentially limiting the options for Chinese companies seeking to raise capital in the United States.
Details on the timeline for implementing these tighter controls have not been disclosed, and Chinese officials have not yet provided further comment on the matter. U.S. regulators and investors will be closely watching as this development unfolds, assessing its implications for cross-border listings and market stability.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
China has ramped up efforts to protect communities impacted by flood control measures, introducing stronger compensation policies and direct aid from the central government.
Severe rain in Venezuela has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, sweeping away homes and collapsing a highway bridge, with five states affected and no casualties reported so far.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Thousands of protesters rallied in Bangkok on Saturday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign as political and economic tensions mount.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Arab Fund have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize a strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainable infrastructure in shared priority regions.
Tesla’s new car registrations plunged sharply in June, dropping 64.4% in Sweden and 61.6% in Denmark compared to last year, highlighting growing challenges for the U.S. electric vehicle maker in these Nordic markets.
More than $2.5 billion in new deals and commitments between the United States and African partners were announced at the 17th summit, underscoring the U.S. commitment to prioritizing trade over aid by engaging Africans as equal partners in investment-driven growth, the State Department announced.
Gold prices edged higher on Monday after slipping to their lowest level in more than a month, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and easing geopolitical tensions that have tempered safe-haven demand.
The French Riviera town of Cannes will restrict large cruise ships from docking starting from January 2026, as part of new efforts to manage over tourism and protect local infrastructure.
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