Grace Chong

Jul 20, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Milankumar Prajapati |Jared Zhang |Grace Chong |Lauren Chiu

AbstractSLC30A10 deficiency is a disease of severe manganese excess attributed to loss of SLC30A10-dependent manganese excretion via the gastrointestinal tract. Patients develop dystonia, cirrhosis, and polycythemia. They are treated with chelators but also respond to oral iron, suggesting that iron can outcompete manganese for absorption in this disease. Here we explore the latter observation. Intriguingly, manganese absorption is increased in Slc30a10-deficient mice despite manganese excess.

May 8, 2024 | impact.economist.com | Grace Chong

In November 2021, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a final report setting out recommendations on sustainability-related practices, policies, procedures and disclosures in asset management. At a high level, the idea is that the guidance will help asset managers consider material sustainability-related risks and opportunities, integrate them into the decision-making process and make disclosures so that investors understand the impact of their investments.

Apr 22, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Grace Chong

Translated by Grace Chong on 19 April 2024 When US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen visited China on 3 April, she brought along a “list of China problems”. But it is her reminder to China that attracted the most attention in the West: stop relying on exports to support a weak economy and start thinking of ways to boost domestic demand; Western countries cannot withstand the impact of cheap Chinese goods (known as “China Shock 2.0”), which certainly will not work.

Apr 19, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Sun Yanran |Grace Chong

Translated by Grace Chong on 18 April 2024 (By Caixin journalists Bao Yunhong, Sun Yanran, Qu Yunxu and Han Wei)It has been a turbulent year for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. since it began a sweeping reorganisation aimed at revitalising growth. Yet, internal reshuffling and business adjustments persist as the e-commerce giant ramps up efforts to realign its strategy and regain momentum in an increasingly competitive market.

Apr 18, 2024 | thinkchina.sg | Grace Chong

Translated by Grace Chong on 18 April 2024 The ongoing shadow war between Iran and Israel has been brought into the open with Iran launching a direct attack on Israel using over 300 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. This attack is unprecedented because Iran did not rely on its usual network of proxies like Hezbollah in Lebanon or the Houthis in Yemen.