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BUSINESSSep 28Inside Malaysia gambit to make its pungent durian the most wantedMalaysia is strategizing to increase the desirability and demand for its pungent durian fruit. This indicates efforts to boost an agricultural export market.the-messenger.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeThis column reflects on the World Economic Forum's long-standing commitment to China since 1979, specifically marking the 20th anniversary of its Beijing Office. It highlights the sustained engagement of a major economic organization with China.europesun.com · Russia
BUSINESSSep 28Asian shares trade mixed as oil prices rise – Winnipeg Free PressAsian shares are experiencing mixed trading as global oil prices continue to rise. This indicates ongoing volatility and economic shifts in regional markets.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column discusses long-term commitment to China, dating back to 1979, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the World Economic Forum's Beijing Office. This highlights enduring economic engagement with China.neworleanssun.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 28China industrial profit growth slows to 15.7% YTD as August expansion eases to 4.2%China's industrial profit growth has slowed to 15.7% year-to-date, with August expansion easing to 4.2%. This indicates a moderation in the country's industrial economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28NXP, VIS joint venture VSMC opens $7.8B 300 mm wafer fab in SingaporeA joint venture between NXP and VIS, called VSMC, has opened a new $7.8 billion 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Singapore. This development marks a major expansion in semiconductor manufacturing capacity.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28Geely buys 30% stake in Nio's battery-swapping business at $2.4B valuationGeely has acquired a 30% stake in Nio's battery-swapping business, valuing the segment at $2.4 billion. This investment signifies a strategic move in the electric vehicle industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28SK Hynix falls as Solidigm US IPO plan sours moodSK Hynix's stock has fallen, reportedly due to a negative market reaction to Solidigm's US IPO plans. This indicates market sentiment shifts impacting semiconductor companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28US and China agree $60bn low tariff regime for goods from foie gras to camelsBoard of trade will lower levies on non-sensitive goods as superpowers seek to ease tensionsFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 28CDL’s Kwek clan looks to invest US$3.9b in Singapore, China, Japan to raise confidenceCity Developments (CDL), the Singapore property group controlled by one of the country’s wealthiest families, said it wants to invest S$5 billion (US$3.9 billion) in Singapore, China and Japan by 2029 as part of measures to regain investor confidence after a feud within the clan. The firm also aims to sell S$6 billion of assets within the same period either via outright divestments or seeding suitable assets into managed vehicles, according to an exchange filing on Monday. It wants to set up a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China posts weakest industrial profit growth this year, expanding 4.2% in AugustEconomists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors facing sluggish demand and fierce competition.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 28Hong Kong to close deals with firms from strategic sectors in months: Paul ChanA handful of leading firms from emerging industries are expected to receive preferential policy packages and set up operations in Hong Kong within the “next couple of months”, the city’s finance chief has said, as part of efforts to attract investment. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po provided an update on the city’s drive to draw international and national brands and strategic enterprises to set up business in Hong Kong through...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China confirms the extension of the trade truce with the US until January 2027China and the US extend the trade truce agreed in 2025 until January 2027, avoiding tariff measures and promoting bilateral dialogue. The extension includes a framework to reduce tariffs on products valued at 30 billion dollars, creating trade and investment councils.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28Japan's corporate services inflation hits 2-year high - ReutersJapan's corporate services inflation hits 2-year high ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSSep 28Indonesia’s 3% deficit cap: guardrail or growth barrier?Indonesia is considering lifting a statutory cap on government spending that has been in place for more than two decades, as President Prabowo Subianto pushes for faster economic growth. Supporters argue that greater room to borrow and spend would let Southeast Asia’s largest economy invest its way towards Prabowo’s target of 8 per cent annual growth by 2029. Economists counter that weakening the rule could push up borrowing costs and dent investor confidence. At issue is the mandatory ceiling...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 27Scott Kennedy on China’s ‘slow tech dragon’ and 2 more Xi-Trump meetingsScott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. Open Questions first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. How would you characterise the outcomes of the China-US summit compared to expectations going in? Is it largely a continuation of that track or do you...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 27Korea LNG Carrier Edge Faces China Rise | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideKorean LNG carriers are facing increasing competitive pressure due to the rise of China in the shipping industry. This highlights a significant shift in market dynamics within the global liquefied natural gas transportation sector.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 27China may allow Alibaba, ByteDance to buy Nvidia’s new RTX Pro 5500 chipsChina is reportedly considering allowing major tech companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase Nvidia's new RTX Pro 5500 chips. This potential decision could influence the global technology market and supply chains.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 27Not mayabang : Philippine savings is outperforming , not underperformingThe article asserts that Philippine savings are outperforming expectations, contrary to suggestions of underperformance. This highlights a positive trend in the nation's economic stability.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 27Expo highlights China sustained efforts to boost global digital trade cooperationAn expo is highlighting China's ongoing initiatives to enhance global cooperation in digital trade. This event underscores efforts to expand international economic ties in the digital sector.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSSep 27Zurich and Tokyo top UBS housing bubble risk index as global price growth slowsSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 27China - developed pile - driving vessel heads to Brazil for landmark bridge projectA pile-driving vessel developed in China is being dispatched to Brazil for use in a major bridge construction project. This signifies international collaboration and advancements in engineering infrastructure.brazilsun.com · Brazil
BUSINESSSep 27GlobalFoundries sees ‘strong’ demand for Chinese optical modules amid data centre boomUS contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries sees robust demand for Chinese optical modules amid the data centre construction boom, as the firm expands its presence in China to better serve its domestic clients. Shankaran Janardhanan, senior vice-president of the firm’s photonics and radio frequency division, told the South China Morning Post in an interview that demand in the optical networking module segment was “strong”. The surging appetite for Chinese optical modules – used to transmit data in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 27Chip boom set to push Korea excess tax revenue above $37 billionA boom in the chip industry is expected to significantly increase South Korea's excess tax revenue, potentially exceeding $37 billion. This indicates a strong economic performance driven by the technology sector.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea