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BUSINESSJun 25Why multinational companies are choosing India over China WEF report revealsA WEF report indicates that multinational companies are increasingly choosing India over China for their operations. This suggests a significant shift in global business and investment trends.businesstoday.in · India
BUSINESSJun 25Southbound Stock Connect flows surge to record US$152b driven by Hong Kong’s IPO revivalSouthbound Stock Connect flows, through which mainland Chinese investors buy Hong Kong listed shares, hit a record high in the past year, reflecting strong confidence in the city’s market on the back of a booming pipeline of initial public offerings (IPO). In the 12 months to March this year, mainland investors snapped up HK$1.19 trillion (US$151.8 billion) worth of shares in Hong Kong, according to the Securities and Futures Commission’s (SFC) annual report published on Wednesday. Average daily...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25Hong Kong can take the regulatory high road amid US-China AI decouplingThe market realignment over the past week starkly captures the self-defeating logic of America’s technology containment strategy. The momentum began on June 15, when the shares of Chinese artificial intelligence pioneer Zhipu AI, which trade in Hong Kong under Knowledge Atlas Technology, surged by 48 per cent intraday after it announced the open-source release of its GLM-5.2 foundation model. The rally continued this week, with Zhipu’s shares trading at an intraday high of HK$2,980 (US$380) in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25Editorial | At Summer Davos , Li Qiang makes the case for China vision of growthDuring the Summer Davos event, Li Qiang presented China's vision for economic growth. This highlights China's economic agenda and its presentation on an international platform.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSJun 25Hong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demandHong Kong’s overall prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central, where premium offices were close to full occupancy, according to JLL. With Central’s grade A office vacancy rate holding steady at 9.2 per cent, tenants appeared to have found their way to neighbouring Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. Vacancy there edged down to 9.8 per cent in May from 10.4 per cent in April, the lowest in 10 months, the property consultancy said in its latest...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24South Korea’s IPO bust clouds equity markets as Chaebol structure restrains listingsSouth Korea's IPO activity has lagged that of its regional peers as the structure of the market and governance reforms collide.CNBC
BUSINESSJun 24Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead endNearly a decade ago, one of China’s largest textile exporters concocted a plan to hedge against trade barriers championed by US President Donald Trump during his first term. Its owners were convinced that moving their primary production base from China’s east coast to Vietnam would be a permanent workaround – bypassing complex supply-chain pitfalls by hunkering down in a tariff lowland and continuing to stock Walmart shelves with socks and towels. Trying to get the jump on Trump in 2017, from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensionsAn accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJun 24VEC forges strategic partnerships with leading industry players to advance international exhibitions and events in VietnamVEC is establishing strategic partnerships with major industry entities to promote international exhibitions and events in Vietnam. This highlights business development and economic cooperation initiatives.businessdayghana.com · Ghana
BUSINESSJun 24World Brand Lab Releases China 500 Most Valuable Brands 2026World Brand Lab has published its list of the China 500 Most Valuable Brands for the year 2026. This report provides an overview of top brands in the Chinese market.californiatelegraph.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 24China coal power on the rise again in 2026 , reversing first - in - a - decade declinebusinesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJun 24Nairobi signs $1.2 billion airport expansion deal with China Road and Bridge Corp.Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s transport minister said on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJun 24China offers rewards for reporting rare earth export control violationsBeijing is sharpening the tools it uses to police rare earth and other strategic mineral exports, announcing fresh measures that will reward companies and individuals for reporting suspected violations. The announcement came on Wednesday, the same day Tokyo confirmed that two of its nationals had been detained in China over alleged attempts to smuggle rare earth-related goods out of the country. “Any organisation or individual has the right to report conduct suspected of violating relevant laws...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to repair the GulfChina may be seen as a potential mediator in the Middle East but economic integration within the region is more likely to drive change there, according to observers at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian. The “Summer Davos” gathering in Liaoning province this week comes as Washington and Tehran try to reach agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have agreed to halt fighting “on all...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24Indonesia considers expanding visa - free travel to drive tourism growthIndonesia is considering expanding its visa-free travel policy to stimulate tourism growth. This represents a potential economic strategy to boost the nation's travel sector.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSJun 24China supply chain expo where aviation meets innovationA supply chain expo in China is taking place, focusing on the intersection of aviation and innovation. This event aims to showcase advancements and connections within these key industrial sectors.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSJun 24South Korea’s biggest chipmaker SK Hynix plans to raise $29 billion via Nasdaq listingThe company plans to issue 17.79 million new shares at a value of 45.45 trillion won ($29.65 billion).CNBC
BUSINESSJun 24Lilly inks R&D deal worth up to $1.9B with China’s AbbiskoLilly has finalized a research and development agreement with China's Abbisko, potentially valued at up to $1.9 billion. This represents a substantial collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 24Sri Lanka Crosses One Million Tourist Arrivals as China , united kingdom , Russia and India Lead Powerful Travel SurgeSri Lanka has reached one million tourist arrivals, driven by a strong travel surge from countries like China, the United Kingdom, Russia, and India. This milestone indicates a significant recovery or growth in the nation's tourism sector.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSJun 24Bank of Japan governor Ueda reiterates risk of inflation exceeding 2 % target , signals further rate hikesBank of Japan Governor Ueda has reiterated the risk of inflation surpassing the 2% target, signaling potential further rate hikes. This indicates ongoing concerns about price stability and monetary policy.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJun 24EU and China need a grand bargain to avoid a trade warAs European leaders convened at the European Council meeting in Brussels this month, the spectre of a full-blown trade war with China cast a long shadow over the proceedings. Amid ongoing anti-subsidy probes into Chinese green technology and the looming threat of retaliatory tariffs, the economic bedrock of the China-EU relationship appears increasingly fragile. Yet, beneath the hawkish political rhetoric, recent high-level meetings between European officials and their Chinese counterparts...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24Hidden cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill China’s rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been widely hailed as an economic success story. But it is also creating a serious headache for the country’s local governments, which are tasked with...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24Beijing’s brokerage probe to stop ‘leakage’, Paul Chan tells Davos Dalian eventBeijing’s recent investigation into three brokerages – Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge – was partly driven by concerns over foreign exchange “leakage” and the need to protect mainland China’s vast base of retail investors, Hong Kong’s finance chief has said. At a closed-door C-Suite roundtable organised by the South China Morning Post on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Beijing was overall “supportive” of Hong Kong’s role as an international financial...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24South Korea stock volatility hits record high amid AI doubtsShares of chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix gyrate in choppy tradingFinancial Times