Ecb governing Committee Escriva: it is logical to further cut interest rates at the next monetary meeting. If the basic scenario remains unchanged, interest rates will continue to be cut. The general idea yesterday was to continue to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The lack of vitality in the European economy is a challenge.HKEx: HSBC repurchased 527,200 shares for HK$ 39.4 million on December 12.The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index of Malaysia closed up 0.4% at 1,608.75.
The financial technology companies supported by Wal-Mart are valued at $2.5 billion. The traditional banking industry is under threat. Wal-Mart is injecting more funds into its newly-started financial start-ups, obtaining a valuation of $2.5 billion for this company, and indicating its ambition to further set foot in the financial services industry. According to informed sources, the world's largest retailer is jointly leading the financing of more than 300 million US dollars with investment company Ribbit Capital. This marks a new valuation for the company named One, in which Wal-Mart holds a majority stake. Wal-Mart has been providing products to many customers and employees in order to gain a greater foothold in the field of financial services. For the financial industry, the threat of Wal-Mart and other companies encroaching on its territory is getting closer and closer. Just last year, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon mentioned the competitive threat of Wal-Mart and other enterprises, pointing out that its hundreds of millions of customers and huge resources at its disposal were "extraordinary competitive advantages".Turkish Foreign Minister held talks with US Secretary of State to discuss the situation in Syria. On December 13th, local time, Turkish Foreign Minister Feidan held talks with US Secretary of State Blinken, focusing on the latest development of the situation in Syria. Feidan said that the talks discussed the cooperation between Turkey and the United States. The primary task of the two countries is to ensure the stability of Syria and prevent extremist organizations "Islamic State" and the PKK from occupying a dominant position in Syria. In addition, the advancement of the armed "Syrian National Army" supported by Turkey in the region is also one of the topics. Blinken revealed that the United States and Turkey have reached a broad consensus on the future of Syria. The two sides discussed the future role of the United States and Turkey in Syria and the necessity of continuing efforts to crack down on the extremist organization "Islamic State". (CCTV News)Yiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: The application for clinical trial of Lianhua Yuping Granule was approved, and Yiling Pharmaceutical announced that Beijing Yiling, a wholly-owned subsidiary, received the Notice of Approval for Clinical Trial of Drugs approved and issued by National Medical Products Administration on December 12, 2024, and agreed to carry out clinical trial of Lianhua Yuping Granule for qi deficiency syndrome of common cold.
Yiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: The application for clinical trial of Lianhua Yuping Granule was approved, and Yiling Pharmaceutical announced that Beijing Yiling, a wholly-owned subsidiary, received the Notice of Approval for Clinical Trial of Drugs approved and issued by National Medical Products Administration on December 12, 2024, and agreed to carry out clinical trial of Lianhua Yuping Granule for qi deficiency syndrome of common cold.Syrian Human Rights Watch: Israel attacked military facilities in central Syria. On December 13, local time, Syrian Human Rights Watch said that the Israeli army launched an attack on military targets in the Mesyaf area of Hama province in central Syria and the rural area of Homs city in Homs province. (CCTV News)