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BUSINESSJul 25China hits travel platform Trip.com with $765M in penalties over monopoly abusesChina said on Saturday it had imposed penalties of nearly 5.2 billion yuan ($765 million) on Trip.com Group, which operates the country’s largest online travel platform, over claims…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 25FNC Entertainment announces 2026 FNC Kingdom in JapanFNC Entertainment has announced plans for its 2026 FNC Kingdom event to be held in Japan. This news concerns an upcoming event by an entertainment company.allkpop.com · South Korea
BUSINESSJul 25Vancouver Chinatown businesses didnt see bump in customers during FIFA World CupBusinesses in Vancouver's Chinatown did not experience an increase in customers during the FIFA World Cup period.castanetkamloops.net
BUSINESSJul 25Investment with Chinese characteristics : how Beijing money is reshaping tech venturesThis article explores how Chinese investment is influencing and changing technology ventures. It indicates a significant financial and strategic shift in the tech industry due to Beijing's capital.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSJul 25Investment with Chinese characteristics: how Beijing’s money is reshaping tech venturesOn the surface, China’s cutting-edge tech sector – from the algorithmic breakthroughs of DeepSeek and Zhipu AI to the hardware of Unitree Robotics and ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) – mirrors Silicon Valley’s venture capital-backed ecosystem. But a closer look at their financing histories reveals a common investor: the Chinese state. Beijing’s strong presence underscores a more profound structural shift in how China’s frontier technology is being funded. As Western venture capital and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25Indonesia’s Bali financial hub ‘a matter of survival’: economic tsarBali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s famed resort island into an international financial centre. But President Prabowo Subianto’s special adviser and economic tsar is not relying on subtle nods to Gen Z slang to sell paradise. Instead, he conjures up a striking image to make his case. A friend recently sent him a photograph of kamikaze drones lighting up the skies over Abu Dhabi, accompanied by a plea: help us get out. Indonesia,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Crude oil turns lower as reports say China pushing to resume U.S.-Iran talksSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 24Director-General of TECC Chennai explains his idea of ‘Design from Taiwan, Make in Tamil Nadu’The Director-General of TECC Chennai has explained an initiative promoting a 'Design from Taiwan, Make in Tamil Nadu' concept. This idea likely outlines a strategy for economic cooperation and manufacturing.The Hindu
BUSINESSJul 24Salary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slows to 5-year lowSalary growth for Hong Kong degree graduates slowed to a five-year low in 2025, with average annual earnings rising by just 2 per cent and sitting at HK$28,000 (US$3,570) a month as underemployment hit a record high. The University Grants Committee (UGC) released the graduate employment figures for last year on its website on Friday. According to the data, the average annual salary of degree graduates stood at HK$336,000. The figure represented an average of HK$28,000 per month and a 2 per cent...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic marketsHong Kong’s trade promotion body will set up a new office in Egypt within the next nine months to expand its footprint in Africa, while recalibrating resources for Nordic countries through its European bases as traditional markets face slower growth. Hong Kong Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang said on Friday that the organisation had revamped its corporate structure to better help companies in six new industry clusters develop promotional strategies. Ma, a former commerce...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24China says it opposes new US tariffs , warns against trade warsChina expresses opposition to new US tariffs and issues a warning against potential trade wars. This signifies escalating economic tensions between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 24Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens gates to more IPOsStock exchange operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will allow all listing applications to remain confidential and will reduce market-capitalisation requirements for listings by start-ups and international firms immediately, it announced on Friday. Confirming a report by the South China Morning Post, HKEX will proceed with confidential filing as it proposed in March in its biggest set of listing reforms since 2018. The exchange will also reduce the market-cap requirements for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Ajinomoto Philippines demonstrates science - led approach to sustainable food operations through factory tourAjinomoto Philippines showcased its science-led strategies for sustainable food operations during a factory tour. This highlights the company's commitment to environmentally responsible business practices.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 24CAAM Chen Xu : Talent Is Decisive for Three Major Industry Breakthroughs | 2026 China Auto ForumCAAM's Chen Xu emphasized the decisive role of talent in achieving three major industry breakthroughs at the 2026 China Auto Forum.autonews.gasgoo.com · China
BUSINESSJul 24Japan tentatively rules China, S. Korea steel items sold at dumped pricesThe Japanese government said Friday a preliminary investigation found that steel products from China and South Korea have been imported into Japan at below-market prices and that it…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 24Wall Street funds back China’s WuXi AppTec as weight-loss drug orders soarUS global asset managers, including BlackRock, have expanded stakes in mainland Chinese pharmaceutical contractor WuXi AppTec over the past two months, betting that a surge in weight-loss drug manufacturing orders will lift earnings in the first half of the year. Global investors were increasingly interested in China’s contract development and manufacturing organisation, and biotechnology sector, said Linda Shu, head of China healthcare research at HSBC. “WuXi Apptec is heavily owned given its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24South Korea’s SK Group chief ordered to pay ex-wife US$644 million in record divorce caseA ⁠South ⁠Korean court ⁠on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former ‌wife Roh Soh-yeong 944 billion won (US$644 million) in a divorce-related property division case, lower than a previous 1.38 trillion won ⁠award that had drawn scrutiny of his stake in the group’s holding company. If finalised, the ruling from the Seoul High Court would be South Korea’s most expensive divorce ever. Chey is worth about US$5.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with his...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Mercedes - Benz responds to China SUV threatMercedes-Benz is responding to a competitive threat from SUV manufacturers in China, indicating shifts in the automotive market.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 24Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China marketsChina’s securities watchdog has pledged to channel more medium- and long-term capital into the country’s stock markets and fortify financial defences against external shocks, as authorities move aggressively to stabilise sentiment following recent market turbulence. At a meeting on Thursday, the China Securities Regulatory Commission announced a raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations and reinforcing the capital market’s resilience. The regulator said it would “more...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Japan's core CPI rebounds to 1.6% in June; annual inflation rises to 1.7%Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 24South Korean unions use new labour rules to push envelope on bonus demandsBarely four months into its implementation, South Korea’s new labour-friendly law is coming under growing scrutiny as workers’ demands for bonuses tied to a fixed percentage of corporate profits spread across the country. If left unchecked, critics warn, the revised Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act – commonly known as the Yellow Envelope Act – could fuel labour disputes, create uncertainty for businesses and threaten an economy that is only beginning to recover. At the heart of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Fresh US tariffs on 60 countries; first China duo win Fields Medal: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US slaps fresh tariffs on China, 50-plus countries in latest wave The United States imposed late on Thursday a fresh wave of tariffs against 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India and European Union member states,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24What is China Kimi K3 and why is the US so rattled by it ? | BusinessThe article explores the nature of "China Kimi K3" and the reasons behind the United States' concern regarding it. This indicates a significant new development in international business or technology.kten.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 24Ice - and - snow economy booms during summer in N China Shijiazhuang _ Guangming OnlineThe 'ice-and-snow economy' in Shijiazhuang, North China, is experiencing a boom during the summer months. This indicates growth in a specific economic sector in the region.en.gmw.cn