Clash of China tech titans

CHINESE tech titans are pouring more resources into South-east Asia, driven by both the push of global trade tensions and the pull of 655 million rapidly-digitalising consumers. While expansion and deal-making may slow as Covid-19 continues to roil markets, the race among the biggest players will become increasingly intense.

In Brunch this Saturday in the Business Times Weekend, we look at three sectors where the battle lines are being drawn - streaming, fintech and e-commerce - and size up how the new tech wars are set to play out.

Charles Giancarlo, CEO of Pure Storage which develops flash-based software products, had both the Covid-induced business crisis and his own illness to deal with when the pandemic hit. In The Raffles Conversation, he tells how the company pulled through with a strong outcome.

The Robin Hood trader approach to investment involves, what else but, stealing from the professionals to take profit. In Chart View, our columnist argues that we can learn from these approaches because they trade on the basis of what they see rather than what they are advised to believe about the market.

Ignorance (feigned or otherwise) is no excuse for inappropriate or unethical behaviour, especially when managing money is concerned. This week in the Insights from CFA Society Singapore column, we discuss the case of the unlicensed "financial adviser" who helps friends or colleagues invest their money, in return for a fee.

If you're looking to upgrade your work-from-home infrastructure, consider a top-shelf gaming chair made for long-term sitting, and perhaps a new keyboard. Tech Talk sets out the options.

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