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BUSINESSOct 3China launches anti-dumping probe into European chemical exportsLatest tit-for-tat move follows three similar investigations launched by the EU last weekFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 3China opens anti-dumping probe into EU days before Beijing trade talksRunning a €1 billion-a-day deficit with China, Brussels has nearly tripled the rate of its own trade investigations and is warning of "harsher measures" unless Beijing offers something concrete.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 3‘Balanced and acceptable’: labour chief defends helper wage rise amid criticismHong Kong’s stronger economic performance over the past year was the reason for raising the monthly minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35 per cent, the labour minister has said, amid disappointment from both unions and employers’ groups. Defending the government’s decision to raise the monthly minimum wage to HK$5,220 (US$665), Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said the government sought to keep the annual adjustment mechanism “balanced and acceptable”. Speaking...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3Agroindustry on firm footing, in Japan and Europe as wellArgentine meat, soy, and regional economies are performing well in various markets. After 20 years of negotiations, the Japanese nation has enabled beef cuts from foot-and-mouth disease-free zones with vaccination.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 3McDonald’s Japan officially changes its mascot’s name…to Ronald McDonaldOn October 1, McDonald’s Japan shocked fans with a surprise announcement that they’re changing the name of the chain’s mascot. Some might say it’s crazy to throw away…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 3Chinese lithium mine registers wider vein, bolstering Beijing’s battery supplyChina has announced the expansion of the resource base for a major lithium deposit in the southwestern province of Sichuan by about 70 per cent, strengthening the country’s potential long-term supply for the metal – an essential component in the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage. After recent detection efforts, the Jiada Lithium Mine has registered about 1.05 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the deposit, bringing its total resources to 2.53...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3Mainland Chinese arrivals in first 2 days of ‘golden week’ holiday top 2018 totalMainland Chinese visitor arrivals in Hong Kong during the first two days of the National Day “golden week” surpassed the pre-pandemic total for the same period in 2018, as the tourism chief expressed confidence that the city would reach its annual target of 53.8 million visitors earlier than expected. The city recorded 511,311 arrivals from the mainland on Thursday and Friday, according to Immigration Department figures, edging past the 508,578 recorded during the same period in 2018. The first...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to successGautam Kumra, Asia chairman at consultancy McKinsey & Co., researched the qualities of Asia's best owner-CEOs.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 3Hong Kong Airport Authority to reshape 11 Skies as a high-end tourism landmarkThe Airport Authority will reposition the 11 Skies commercial project after taking it over next April, with the government expecting it to become a high-end tourism landmark with minimal public investment, the transport chief has said. After developer New World Development (NWD) announced on Wednesday that it would return the 11 Skies project to the authority next April, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that the two sides had reached an agreement on commercial...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3No more welcome mat? Japan’s tough visa rules spur foreign businesses to look elsewhereFive years ago, Sarah and her husband were optimistic about Japan’s economic future and were expanding their small businesses across several sectors. Today, that optimism has been replaced by concern over a sense of hostility towards two hard-working foreigners who feel they have contributed to the society that they have worked hard to fit into. New regulations that took effect on Thursday mean the two Britons, who have been in Japan for more than 10 years, now face significantly higher costs...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3Hong Kong to relax ad rules for broadcasters to boost business edge, minister saysHong Kong authorities plan to relax restrictions on indirect advertising for broadcasters amid fierce competition from online and streaming media, the commerce minister has told the South China Morning Post. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah said many broadcast operators had requested to review the Generic Codes of Practice for Television to improve the business environment, and the government had responded. “They’re...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 3China has dominated tungsten for decades. Can US cash in Central Asia loosen its grip?The race to loosen China’s grip on tungsten is moving to Kazakhstan, where United States-backed mining projects are attempting to compete in an industry where Chinese investment already has an operating foothold. Global tungsten prices have surged more than 200 per cent since May 2025, according to commodity and energy information provider Argus Media, adding urgency to efforts to develop alternative supplies. The soaring costs followed Beijing’s export controls on selected tungsten products...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Full Tank or Partial Refill?MANILA, Philippines — How can you save during an energy crisis? With oil prices expected to rise next week, motorists are preparing for another hit to their finances. Fuel efficiency has once again become a significant topic as the cost of daily transportation continues to increase amid the oil situation in the Middle East. For […]... Keep on reading: Full Tank or Partial Refill?inquirer · philippines
BUSINESSOct 2Keen on gold? Look beyond the weekly price swingsAbdul Razak Gold House Kuala Lumpur's managing director says the important question is why you own or want to own the precious metal, and for how longthesun_my · malaysia
BUSINESSOct 2China Auto Expo 2026: Chery debuts among mid-size pickups with the arrival of the Himla in ArgentinaLa automotriz desembarca en el segmento mediano con opciones manual y automática de hasta 161 CV. En su stand también muestra novedades electrificadas y anticipa el futuro con el prototipo Tiggo V.Clarín
BUSINESSOct 2US man arrested over alleged $300 million scheme to smuggle Nvidia AI servers to ChinaAmid intensifying competition in the AI technology race, US authorities have arrested a California technology company owner accused of using Malaysia and Singapore as transit points to circumvent US export controls and send more than US$300 million worth of restricted computer servers to China. Greg Lui, 38, also known as Yiu Kong Lui, of San Gabriel, was arrested on Thursday and charged with conspiracy to violate US export controls, outbound smuggling and conspiracy to commit money laundering,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Nintendo refreshes trademarks for Metroid Prime: Federation Force (and Blast Ball), Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE and Ever OasisNintendo has renewed trademarks for several of its video game titles, including 'Metroid Prime: Federation Force', 'Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE', and 'Ever Oasis'. This action indicates the company's continued protection of its intellectual property for these franchises.gonintendo · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 2Volvo Cars pulls sales guidance as China, US markets weakenVolvo Cars has withdrawn its sales guidance due to weakening markets in China and the United States. This indicates financial challenges for the company in key regions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2Pandora's lab-grown diamonds; Vietnam facility to drive growthPandora is focusing on lab-grown diamonds, with a new facility in Vietnam expected to contribute to growth. This indicates a strategic business move and investment.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2Hong Kong could overtake London as top arbitration hub in decade: Bar Association headHong Kong could dethrone London as the top choice for arbitration within the next decade given the Asian city’s status as a global fundraising capital for businesses in mainland China and beyond, the head of the Bar Association has said. Jose-Antonio Maurellet, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, told the South China Morning Post on Friday that the city had enjoyed rapid growth in arbitration work, with high-stakes cases attracting elite international legal talent. Hong Kong tied with...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Running to stand still: Nike's performance business still can't outrun Jordan, China, SportswearNike's core performance business faces challenges in growth, as it struggles to outperform the strong performance of its Jordan brand, its operations in China, and its Sportswear division.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 2China’s C919 jet faces further delivery delays amid US export chill: analystsA reported move by the United States to restrict exports of aircraft parts to China would place another speed bump on production of the C919 – a Chinese passenger jet designed to compete with Airbus and Boeing – as alternative sources of critical components for the plane are not readily available, according to analysts. The US Commerce Department has slowed export licensing for civilian aeroplane parts to China in recent weeks to strengthen Washington’s position in trade talks with Beijing,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Cutting New World ties over 11 Skies averts ‘lose-lose’ deal: Airport AuthorityThe Airport Authority has averted a “lose-lose situation” by terminating a nearly 50-year contract with Hong Kong developer New World Development for the 11 Skies commercial project, with most facilities set to open in 2028, the statutory body’s directors have said. Julian Lee Pui-hang, the authority’s executive director for finance, said on Friday that the organisation could no longer work with a debt-ridden partner on the ambitious development and that the project needed to be brought...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2Starbucks faces US lawmaker call to close new Xinjiang storesStarbucks is facing calls from a US lawmaker to close its new stores in Xinjiang. This indicates political pressure on a global corporation regarding its operations in a region with human rights concerns.Seeking Alpha Tech
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