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BUSINESSSep 30Ships Face Fuel Delays at China Zhoushan on Supply SqueezeShips at China's Zhoushan port are experiencing delays in receiving fuel due to a supply squeeze. This issue impacts maritime logistics and operations in the region.gcaptain.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30Trump expected to announce $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG , sources sayDonald Trump is expected to announce a $54 billion South Korea investment in Alaska LNG projects. This indicates a large-scale international economic deal impacting the energy sector.wadenapj.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30US pressures on overproduction with an eye on China at G20 meetingWashington leads a global effort to curb steel overproduction, seeking to coordinate actions with other G20 nations. China, accused of flooding markets, rejects accusations while the G20 discusses subsidies and data exchange to monitor trade.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Some Goods“The U.S. and China have reached a deal to lower tariffs on $30 billion of "non-sensitive goods" as part of a trade package agreed at this week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, the White House said… How it works: The Trump administration said China would lower its tariffs on some agricultural goods and […] The post US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Some Goods appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESSSep 30China slaps 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, rebuffs bid to borrow Uruguay’s quotaChina will charge an extra 55 per cent tariff on Brazilian beef from Thursday after Brazil filled its import quota for the year and has not agreed to let Brazilian exporters use the unfilled quota of neighbouring Uruguay, industry sources said. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the surtax on Wednesday, a day after China’s customs administration confirmed that Brazil had used all of its 1.106 million-tonne allowance for 2026, and under the rules the extra tariff applies from the third...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30While Xi Smiled for the Cameras , China Was Buying GoldWhile a leader engaged in public appearances, China was simultaneously engaged in significant gold purchases. This suggests a strategic economic move by the nation, potentially impacting global markets or financial stability.wealthdaily.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30Castel heirs vs Gregory Clerc: the battle for control of the beer and wine giant is playing out in SingaporeAprès des mois de « turbulences », la Haute Cour de Singapour se prononcera le 2 octobre sur l’affrontement qui secoue Castel entre la famille du fondateur et l’actuelle direction.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 30Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in DecemberA new route connecting Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O in Hong Kong will fully open in December this year with the completion of a key section of the long-awaited Central Kowloon Route, the city’s transport chief has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday at a Legislative Council meeting that the Kowloon Bay section of the Central Kowloon Route would open to traffic on December 6. The Central Kowloon Route is a key part of Route 6, with construction beginning in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Southeast Asia faces ‘sleeper’ food crisis from Hormuz fertiliser bottleneckA hunger crisis could creep up on Southeast Asia if the region does not guard against export restrictions amid a fertiliser shortfall, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General John Denton has warned. On the sidelines of the Future of Trade Forum in Singapore on Wednesday, Denton urged the city state, as the next Asean chair, to prioritise the “sleeper issue” for the region. He argued that the real story centred on food, despite the Strait of Hormuz gridlock being widely seen as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity marketSingapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in locally focused equity strategies, making its latest effort to revive the city state’s stock market amid sharpening rivalry with regional financial hub Hong Kong. Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers were named on Tuesday as part of the third batch of mandates awarded under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS)...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can the momentum last?Apple has claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market following the release of its iPhone 18 Pro series, giving a potential boost to a sluggish handset market weighed down by weak consumer demand and soaring component costs. Sales of the new Pro models in their first three days after launching on September 18 were 12 per cent higher than sales of the iPhone 17 Pro line-up during its entire first week last year, according to a report published on Wednesday by Counterpoint Research. That...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising leadFunds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the highest level for the period since records began in 1980. A total of 112 companies raised US$48.4 billion on Hong Kong’s main board during the first nine months, according to data released by LSEG Data & Analytics on Wednesday. A further two companies listed on the city’s Growth Enterprise Market (GEM). By deal count, the combined total of 114 new listings on the main board and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Prices of over 3,000 food and beverage items set to rise in OctoberThe prices of 3,153 food and beverage items in Japan are set to rise next month as higher packaging costs stemming from the Middle East conflict and a…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 30Hong Kong to expand IP financing sandbox after 7 firms secure cheaper loansThe Hong Kong government has pledged to expand its intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox scheme by adding more banks and enterprises, after seven corporate users found that a nine-month trial helped lower their borrowing costs. “This will help refine the IP ecosystem, including valuation practices, professional service costs, supporting measures and market awareness,” Carmen Chu Lap-kiu, executive director of banking supervision at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Japan stocks rise as Asian equities gain ahead of US inflation dataJapanese stocks have risen, mirroring gains in Asian equities, in anticipation of upcoming US inflation data. This reflects current trends and expectations in global financial markets.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff for Singapore households to fall by 10 . 4 % in 4th quarter of 2026Singapore households are projected to see a 10.4% decrease in electricity tariffs during the fourth quarter of 2026. This news impacts household budgets and the national economy.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff in Singapore to fall 10 . 4 % in Q4 2026Singapore's electricity tariff is projected to decrease by 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2026. This indicates a future change in utility costs for consumers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 30Chinese firms trail global peers on profits, but AI power boom offers bright spot: NatixisChina’s corporate sector remains considerably weaker than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic, but the country is emerging as a key beneficiary of the global artificial intelligence boom thanks to its ample power capacity, according to a Natixis survey of thousands of firms and a separate research report. Profit margins at Chinese firms had stabilised at about 4.5 per cent for the first half of 2026, but remained well below the nearly 9 per cent recorded by their global peers, according to the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30China PMIs beat expectations in September as factory and services activity expandSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 30Japan's industrial output drops 1.7% M/M in August; retail sales rise 2.7% Y/YJapan's industrial output fell by 1.7% month-over-month in August, while retail sales increased by 2.7% year-over-year. This indicates a mixed performance in the country's economic indicators.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 30HSBC unveils RedCoin as name of its Hong Kong stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe usersHSBC on Wednesday named its stablecoin offering HSBC RedCoin, paving the way for Hong Kong’s biggest lender to make the coin available to the more than 3.3 million users of its PayMe app for money transfers, shopping and dining. When launched before the end of the year, the stablecoin would be offered only through PayMe and HSBC’s Hong Kong mobile banking app, HSBC said. The bank said it was optimistic about retail usage of HSBC RedCoin, as 74 per cent of respondents to a survey of more than...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30GIC buys 16 Marriott-run hotels in Japan for $800MGIC has acquired 16 Marriott-managed hotels located in Japan for a reported sum of $800 million.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 30The risks of HSBC’s return to its rootsDoubling down on Hong Kong offers a way to capitalise on wealth flowing out of China, but increases the risks of confrontation with BeijingFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 30AI-supercharged stock market is world’s worst in third quarterKospi tumbled almost a fifth in three months to September after July sell-off but is still up 60% this yearFinancial Times
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