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BUSINESSJun 30China's June factory activity expands faster than expected; PMI rises to 50.3China's factory activity expanded faster than expected in June, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 50.3. This indicates growth in the manufacturing sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 30Japan May unemployment rate steady at 2.5%, matching estimatesSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 30Apple supplier Luxshare seeks up to $3.1B in Hong Kong share saleSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 30China adds 20 Japanese entities to export control listChina has placed twenty Japanese entities on its export control list, indicating escalating trade restrictions and potential economic friction between the two countries.chinaeconomicreview.com · China
BUSINESSJun 30Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40 - year lowJapan has stated its readiness to take action as the yen depreciates to a 40-year low. This signals potential intervention in the currency market.thehindu.com · India
BUSINESSJun 30Japan’s family firms turn to M&A when heirs are not so apparentDiners at a sleek teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo’s Asakusa district wait happily as chefs sear marbled Kobe beef over open grills. Expectations are high at Kisshokichi, one of the world’s largest Kobe beef chains. But behind the brand’s success lies a dilemma shared by businesses across Japan. Founder Kiyomi Akagi, now in his mid-sixties, faced a question confronting a growing number of ageing owners: who would take over? With no successor prepared to manage the company’s 50 restaurants, Akagi...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 30Funding option: royalties giant opens Hong Kong base as mainland China biotech deals surgeThe world’s largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties has set up its first Asia-Pacific base in Hong Kong, joining a string of multinational corporations in the pharmaceutical sector establishing offices in the city as out-licensing deals by mainland Chinese biotechnology firms hit record highs. Royalty financing gives drug developers an alternative way to raise capital even as US investment restrictions loom, according to an expert. “Chinese biotech firms would need royalty financing as an...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 30How Chongqing transformed abandoned mines into thriving green businesses -- Beijing ReviewChongqing has successfully converted abandoned mines into profitable green businesses. This demonstrates a positive environmental and economic development strategy.bjreview.com · China
BUSINESSJun 30Hong Kong IPOs ride China’s tech wave, but Nasdaq leads way with SpaceX tsunamiHong Kong has surrendered its IPO fundraising crown to Nasdaq following SpaceX’s blockbuster listing earlier this month, but it did so while seeing its IPO proceeds register a year-on-year rise of about 84 per cent in the first half of 2026 – consolidating the region’s position as a primary offshore financial hub for Chinese issuers. A total of 83 companies raised US$26.42 billion on the Hong Kong stock exchange’s main board from January to June, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. The figure,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 30China factory activity grows faster than expected in June on tech export demandChina's manufacturing engine held up this year as surging demand for artificial intelligence technology helped offset the drag from Middle East turmoil.CNBC
BUSINESSJun 30Japanese yen sinks to weakest level since 1986, keeping intervention risks in focusThe Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986 on Tuesday, keeping investors on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.CNBC
BUSINESSJun 30Hong Kong beauty operators warn tighter rules may deal ‘blow to our trade’A Hong Kong government plan to tighten regulations on prepaid beauty and fitness contracts has sparked concern among operators, who warn that a rigid refund window and caps on administrative fees ignore operational realities. The government on Monday launched a two-month public consultation on proposed amendments to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, aimed at strengthening consumer protection amid persistent complaints about unfair practices and high-pressure sales tactics. Key proposals include...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 30Apple supplier Luxshare seeks up to $3.1 billion in Hong Kong share saleApple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry is seeking to raise as much as $24.27 billion Hong Kong dollars ($3.1 billion) through a Hong Kong share sale.CNBC
BUSINESSJun 30Shanghai should step up as finance hub, as Hong Kong ‘not enough’, proposal saysShanghai has been urged to build itself into a hub serving the rising outbound investment needs of Chinese firms, potentially increasing rivalry with Hong Kong as both cities race to augment their status as financial centres. The suggestion by Liu Xiaochun, vice-president of the Shanghai Finance Institute and a senior banker with three decades of experience, was made in mid-June at a closed-door meeting hosted by China Finance 40, a Beijing think tank comprising many top Chinese financial...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 29Impact of Japan Stricter Foreign Business Manager Visa RulesThe article discusses the impact of Japan's stricter visa rules for foreign business managers, examining how these changes affect international business operations and personnel in the country.newsonjapan.com · Japan
BUSINESSJun 29Europa y China evitan una guerra comercial y sientan las bases para equilibrar el comercioEl comisario europeo de Comercio, Maros Sefcovic y el ministro chino de Comercio, Wang Wentao, pusieron las bases para evitar ese conflicto y pactaron medidas a corto y a medio plazo.El déficit comercial de la Unión Europea con China llegó en 2025 a casi 400.000 millones de euros, más de 1.000 millones de euros cada día.Clarín
BUSINESSJun 29CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S.-China tech rivalry heats up—in other countriesU.S. and Chinese tech companies are increasingly pursuing opportunities outside their home markets, with government policy support.CNBC
BUSINESSJun 29South Korea bets big on AI with nearly a trillion dollars in investmentSouth Korea bets big on AI with nearly a trillion dollars worth of investment through 2029. Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal into a separate, publicly traded company. And, France takes aim at Shein, Temu and AliExpress with a new law.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSJun 29MSCI Vietnam ETF declares semi-annual distribution of $0.027200The MSCI Vietnam ETF has declared a semi-annual distribution. This is a routine financial announcement for investors in the fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 29Supermicro shares fall as Taiwan office raided due to chip smuggling investigation: reportSupermicro's shares have fallen following reports of a raid on its Taiwan office due to a chip smuggling investigation. This incident indicates potential legal trouble and market repercussions for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 29EU sets October deadline for ‘tangible results’ on China imbalances after key trade talksIn a bid to cool searing trade tensions, the European Union and China have launched a new ministerial-level platform for solving grievances, with Brussels insisting that disputes over trade imbalances, export controls and intellectual property must deliver “tangible results” by October. On Monday, in the middle of marathon talks in the Belgian capital, the sides issued a rare joint statement, in which they announced four initial workstreams, focused on trade and investment balancing, export...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 29ECFA exports to China fall to new lowExports under the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) to China have reached an unprecedented low. This indicates a significant downturn in trade relations or economic activity.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
BUSINESSJun 29Korea gets a USD 583 billion chip boost as Samsung , SK Hynix to build new capacitiesSouth Korea is set to receive a significant boost in its chip industry, with Samsung and SK Hynix planning to build new capacities amounting to $583 billion. This represents a substantial investment in the semiconductor sector.laosnews.net · United States
BUSINESSJun 29Hong Kong implements cross - boundary facilitation measures to encourage yacht visitsHong Kong is implementing new measures to facilitate cross-boundary yacht visits. These efforts aim to encourage tourism and economic activity in the region.bignewsnetwork.com · United States