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Hyundai raises hydrogen game as new trucks roll into Europe

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) plans to ship a new series of fuel-cell trucks to Europe later this year, turning up the heat on rivals in a battle to test the viability of hydrogen-powered heavy goods transport.

EXCLUSIVE HSBC CEO says Bitcoin not for us

HSBC (HSBA.L) has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk or offer the digital coins as an investment to customers, because they are too volatile and lack transparency, its Chief Executive Noel Quinn told Reuters.

Veteran stock picker to join ‘Son-chan’ on SoftBank board

The nomination of Koei Tecmo (3635.T) chair Keiko Erikawa to SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) board adds a veteran games industry executive known for her stock-picking skill, bringing an authoritative voice after the loss of senior industry figures.

SHARES WARY ON U.S. INFLATION, BATTERED BITCOIN CHARTS RECOVERY

Asian shares got off to a cautious start on Monday as investors anxiously awaited a key read on U.S. inflation this week for guidance on monetary policy, while Bitcoin took a hammering after China cracked down on mining and trading of the cryptocurrency.

Virgin Galactic moves one step closer to commercial space flights

Flying at Mach 3 and reaching more than 55 miles above the Earth Saturday, British billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s private spaceship company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE.N) completed its first manned space flight from its new home port in New Mexico.

Hyundai raises hydrogen game as new trucks roll into Europe

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) plans to ship a new series of fuel-cell trucks to Europe later this year, turning up the heat on rivals in a battle to test the viability of hydrogen-powered heavy goods transport.

EXCLUSIVE HSBC CEO says Bitcoin not for us

HSBC (HSBA.L) has no plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk or offer the digital coins as an investment to customers, because they are too volatile and lack transparency, its Chief Executive Noel Quinn told Reuters.

Veteran stock picker to join ‘Son-chan’ on SoftBank board

The nomination of Koei Tecmo (3635.T) chair Keiko Erikawa to SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) board adds a veteran games industry executive known for her stock-picking skill, bringing an authoritative voice after the loss of senior industry figures.

SHARES WARY ON U.S. INFLATION, BATTERED BITCOIN CHARTS RECOVERY

Asian shares got off to a cautious start on Monday as investors anxiously awaited a key read on U.S. inflation this week for guidance on monetary policy, while Bitcoin took a hammering after China cracked down on mining and trading of the cryptocurrency.

Virgin Galactic moves one step closer to commercial space flights

Flying at Mach 3 and reaching more than 55 miles above the Earth Saturday, British billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s private spaceship company Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE.N) completed its first manned space flight from its new home port in New Mexico.

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