This week’s readings include a look at how Tencent’s WeChat is shaping the future of the mobile internet, Philip Bowring’s thoughts on ethnic diversity and integration in Hong Kong as well as Stephen Roach on the globalisation disconnect. WeChat’s world: How WeChat shows the way to social media’s future. Singapore’s first Olympic gold provides a lesson…: Philip Bowring on how […]

This week’s readings include a shareholder update from Symphony Asia, a recent blog post by Professor Michael Pettis, an entertaining interview with James Hay from the Pangolin Fund and a few other interesting articles. 1H16 shareholder update: Market commentary and portfolio review by Symphony Asia, one of the region’s most experienced private equity investment firms. Rebalancing, wealth transfers…: Michael Pettis writes about the […]

In addition to my own write-ups, I am launching a weekly series of curated readings. These articles will most often be related to Asian business or investing topics, but on occasion might have a broader focus. Happy reading! Hoping for alpha: Second quarter report and update from investor Claire Barnes, manager of the Apollo Asia Fund. Why Hong Kong was at its best […]