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BUSINESSSep 29Singapore’s bet on chipmakingCity-state’s economy is getting an AI uplift but costs and labour are constraints to its industrial growthFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 28‘Missed opportunity’: US soybean farmers question exclusion from China tariff cutsUS soybean farmers have described the exclusion of US soybeans from China’s import list under the newly announced Board of Trade mechanism as a “missed opportunity”, even as Beijing ramped up purchases of the crop ahead of last week’s summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The trade forum, unveiled by both sides on Sunday, covered a range of US agricultural products for export to China, including meat, dairy, corn, wheat, sorghum and vegetable oils, but...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US - China pledge to cut toy tariffs could give battered industry a Christmas miracleA commitment from the US and China to reduce tariffs on toys could provide a significant boost to a struggling industry. This development suggests a potential positive economic outcome for the sector.nypost.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Dry Bulk Market : China Iron Ore Demand Could Fall In the Coming Weeks | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideDemand for iron ore in China is projected to decline in the near future, which could affect the dry bulk shipping market. This is a significant development for global trade and commodities.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 28JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on how growth can untangle US-China strife, thorny global issuesJamie Dimon’s recent whirlwind visit to Hong Kong followed a similar script: a schedule packed with meetings involving the entrepreneurs and business leaders connecting China with global markets. But it was his increasingly visible stance on global issues that appeared to extend his career beyond market strategy and financial industry leadership as CEO of JPMorgan Chase. His preoccupation with economic growth and world affairs drew particular attention in Hong Kong last week, shortly before...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Citi® Token Services Expands Global Footprint Into Japan and UAECiti's Token Services are expanding their global presence by launching in Japan and the UAE. This matters as it signifies corporate growth and the spread of financial technology into new markets.thewhig.com · Canada
BUSINESSSep 28IHG Hotels and Resorts to open hotels in Japan for the first timeIHG Hotels and Resorts is planning to open hotels in Japan, marking its initial entry into the country. This expansion signifies a new market presence for the hotel chain.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28US and China release reciprocal $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump - Xi meetingThe US and China have released reciprocal lists of $30 billion in products for tariff reductions following a meeting between Trump and Xi. This signifies a major development in international trade relations and economic policy.thetrucker.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Strong AI demand prompts Hong Kong trade body to raise exports growth forecastStronger-than-expected global demand for artificial intelligence-related products has prompted the Trade Development Council to sharply raise its full-year forecast for Hong Kong export growth in 2026 to as much as 47 per cent. The latest revision follows the council in June raising its midyear forecast to 20 per cent growth, from an earlier estimate of 8 to 9 per cent. Its latest survey of the city’s major exporters also found that their business confidence and market expectations had remained...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Hong Kong wages rise 3.4% in June, with government expecting further gainsHong Kong wages rose by 3.4 per cent year on year in June, with the government forecasting further pay rises ahead on the back of sustained economic expansion and labour demand. Figures released on Monday by the Census and Statistics Department showed that the 3.4 per cent nominal wage rise was broad based across all surveyed industries. After adjusting for inflation using the consumer price index (A), overall real wages grew by 1.6 per cent in June year on year, keeping basic pay growth ahead...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US, China agree to cut tariffs on $60B worth of productsThe U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled $30 billion each worth of products subject to lower tariffs, after President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met last week in Washington, D.C., according to the White House. Chinese products subject to lower tariffs under the new “30-by-30” framework include fireworks, kitchenware, flashlights, baseballs and softballs and fishhooks,…The Hill
BUSINESSSep 28China is no longer just the world’s factory. It’s the HQThe global electronics industry is entering a structural transition. For over two decades, China served as the dominant manufacturing centre, with an unmatched concentration of suppliers, skilled labour, infrastructure, logistics and engineering capabilities. That concentration is being diluted. But interpreting this as the decline of Chinese manufacturing would be a mistake. China is exporting parts of its manufacturing process while retaining the industrial capabilities that matter...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Hong Kong office expansion lags hiring push as tenants optimise current space: ColliersMore than a third of Hong Kong’s office tenants are expecting to increase headcounts over the next 12 months, but only a fifth are likely to expand their real estate footprint, according to a survey by Colliers. The results of the fourth annual Hong Kong occupier survey by the property consultancy pointed to a “growing disconnect between hiring intentions and office expansion plans, as many occupiers continue to absorb growth within their existing premises through more efficient space...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Chinese chip foundry CanSemi’s IPO oversubscribed 2,360 times as investors chase AI boomChinese chip foundry CanSemi Technology’s Shenzhen initial public offering (IPO) is emerging as one of mainland China’s most sought-after tech listings this year, as investors bet on its push into silicon photonics and its role in domestic artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Guangzhou-based company’s retail tranche was oversubscribed by more than 2,300 times after clawback, according to a stock exchange filing late on Sunday, as investors scrambled for a piece of the domestic...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US and China name goods for possible tariff cuts – what it means for EuropeWashington has published lists of goods the US and China could tax at lower rates under their “30-for-30” framework, covering about $30bn (€26.3bn) in annual trade each way. No rates or start date have been set, but US pork, dairy and whiskey on Beijing’s list could squeeze European exports.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28Hong Kong finds gold-trading leader in former exchange executive Bryan ChanThe Hong Kong government has appointed Bryan Chan Ping-keung, a former executive at bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), as CEO to lead the development and operation of the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing (HKPMCC), a wholly government-owned entity established in January to run the clearing system for precious metals. His appointment would take effect on October 2 for a three-year term,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28EU pushes China to accept import quotas in bid to rebalance tradeBrussels is pressing Beijing to accept quotas on Chinese exports as negotiations enter their final stretch, with the EU threatening trade measures unless tangible progress is made by next month.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 28Japan service inflation hits over two - year high , bolsters case for further BOJ rate hikesService inflation in Japan has reached a two-year high, strengthening the argument for additional interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.russiaherald.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28US and China release each $30 billion product lists for tariff cuts after Trump - Xi meetingThe United States and China have each released lists of products totaling $30 billion for tariff cuts, following a meeting between Trump and Xi. This represents a significant development in international trade relations and economic policy between the two nations.naharnet.com · Syria
BUSINESSSep 28China eases tariffs on U.S. farm goods, keeps soybeans outSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28China resuming US coal imports among thin list of summit outcomesChina agreed to import at least 10 million tonnes of US coal in each of the next two years, marking one of the few concrete results from President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States. The country will also lower tariffs on 1,619 US products, including coal, under a deal to reduce levies on US$30 billion of non-sensitive goods shipped in each direction, according to a White House statement. Other items include agricultural goods, cosmetics and medical devices. The US will cut levies on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifiesThe lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 28Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul GeneralBy Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye  The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s […] The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech in stake saleChinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has deepened its partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group after agreeing to sell a stake in its battery swap subsidiary to the automotive conglomerate in a deal that values the unit at 16 billion yuan (US$2.4 billion). Geely Holding, controlled by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, would pay 640 million yuan in cash and contribute its wholly owned battery-swapping unit Yiyi Internet Technology in exchange for a 30 per cent share in Nio Power, Nio said in a...South China Morning Post
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