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BUSINESSSep 243,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National DayFrom restaurants and hotels to cafes and market stalls, Hong Kong’s catering industry has banded together to offer discounts of up to 30 per cent at more than 3,800 outlets to celebrate National Day on October 1. Food and catering businesses said on Thursday they would provide an array of tasty deals across the city to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Offers include meal sets at 30 per cent off, fresh food items such as vegetable packs for HK$7 and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24China’s overseas investment hits record US$214 billion. Why are US-bound flows plunging?China’s outbound direct investment reached a record high of US$214 billion last year, even as investment in the United States plunged to its lowest level in more than a decade amid growing geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty, latest official data showed. Outbound direct investment was up 11.1 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, making China the world’s second-largest source of global capital, behind only the US and ranking ahead of Japan, according to an annual report jointly...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24China trade deal extended through January, Bessent says, as Xi arrives for Trump meetingTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, after Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. for a summit with President Trump. “We have agreed today that we will extend … the détente, economic détente between the two countries that was scheduled…The Hill
BUSINESSSep 24Chinese retail chain faces rare backlash for limiting new hires to 4-year contractsRetail tycoon Yu Donglai, widely known as China’s “most conscientious” boss, recently triggered public controversy with a proposal to sign only a four-year “training initiative” contract with future new hires, without renewing it. Yu has been nationally acclaimed for the many unconventionally humanistic rules he set up for Pangdonglai, a supermarket chain he founded in central China’s Henan province in 1995. Yu, for example, once said his 8,000 employees’ after-tax monthly salaries average 9,000...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Hong Kong exports surge 53% to HK$667.9 billion, second highest on recordThe recent strength in Hong Kong’s exports extended into August, with the value jumping by 53 per cent to HK$667.9 billion (US$85.6 billion) – the second-highest level on record after July’s peak – on strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed that the total value of exports rose to HK$667.9 billion last month, following a 50.7 per cent surge in July. Imports, meanwhile, rose 60 per cent to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Actress Leila Tong sued over alleged contract breach and ‘manipulative conduct’Former Hong Kong television actress Leila Tong Ning has been sued for allegedly breaching her management contract by abandoning her professional duties while suffering from depression and dyeing her hair without her agency’s consent. The High Court writ, filed by agency Tenjinmura Ongaku Limited, also accuses the 44-year-old former Television Broadcasts (TVB) artist of “coercive conduct” and accepting commercial engagements without the company’s approval after their relationship broke down in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Mines: how China got its hands on African lithiumDu Zimbabwe au Mali en passant par le Ghana et la RDC, les groupes chinois s’imposent comme les maîtres du lithium africain. Le secret de cette hégémonie : une stratégie industrielle et financière menée selon des méthodes bien éprouvées.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 24Hopes for a new Boeing-China deal fade - reportReports suggest that prospects for a new deal between Boeing and China are diminishing. This development could affect the business operations of Boeing and trade relations with China.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 24Asian shares trade mixed as investors weigh oil swings and US bond yieldsAsian shares are showing mixed performance as investors evaluate fluctuations in oil prices and U.S. bond yields. This reflects the dynamic nature of global financial markets influenced by various economic indicators.wsls.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 24Alcohol tax rates in Japan to change on October 1Alcohol tax rates in Japan will change on October 1. Tax rates for beer-like beverages are being unified, which will result in a tax cut of 9.1 yen…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 24ChinaAMC launches 3 Hong Kong ETFs as demand for targeted strategies growsChina Asset Management (Hong Kong), the offshore arm of one of mainland China’s largest asset managers, launched three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the city on Thursday, expanding its product line-up as investors seek more diversified strategies amid market volatility. The three products – a Hong Kong high-dividend ETF, a Hong Kong growth ETF and a Hong Kong-US “Halo” ETF – are scheduled to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 30, with trading counters in Hong Kong dollars, yuan...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Tencent rolls out payment app for foreign travellers ahead of Apec summitTencent Holdings on Thursday launched TenPayGo, a mobile payment app targeting foreign visitors, as the tech giant seeks to capture China’s growing inbound tourism market ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen. Developed by Tencent’s WeChat Pay team, TenPayGo allowed international travellers to make payments at tens of millions of shops, restaurants and attractions across the WeChat Pay network by linking their credit cards or their home-country digital wallets...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Japan Flash PMI shows softening growth across manufacturing and servicesSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 24US, China agree to extend trade truce by two months to Jan. 10, Bessent saysSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 24European companies in China celebrate extension of trade truce between Washington and BeijingLa prórroga de la tregua comercial entre Washington y Pekín, extendida hasta enero, es vista con cautela por la Cámara de Comercio de la UE en China.La incertidumbre persiste debido a los controles chinos sobre tierras raras, esenciales para varias industrias, afectando las cadenas de suministro globales.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 24China International Digital Economy Expo 2026 opens in Shijiazhuang , N China Hebei _ Guangming OnlineThe China International Digital Economy Expo 2026 has opened in Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei province. This event is significant for showcasing advancements and fostering development in the digital economy sector.en.gmw.cn
BUSINESSSep 24Chinese motorcycles pick up pace on new - energy track - People Daily OnlineChinese motorcycle manufacturers are accelerating their development in the new-energy vehicle sector. This signifies a shift in the industry towards more sustainable transportation options.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSSep 24Sustaining Its Role as a Driver of the People Economy , BRI Posts IDR 31 . 2 Trillion Net Profit in Q2 2026BRI has reported a net profit of 31.2 trillion IDR in the second quarter of 2026, sustaining its role as a driver of the 'People Economy'. This indicates the company's financial performance and economic contribution.prnewswire.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 24Timor - Leste keen on tapping Chinese marketTimor-Leste is expressing a strong interest in accessing the Chinese market for trade and economic growth. This indicates a focus on international business development and market expansion.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSSep 24Indonesia Stock Market May Turn Lower Again On ThursdayThe Indonesia Stock Market is predicted to potentially experience a downturn on Thursday. This forecast is relevant for investors and economic observers monitoring market trends in the region.finanzen.ch · Switzerland
BUSINESSSep 24Thailand’s solar scheme faces hurdles as low power users turned off by high costToey Wattana Mongkhonnam began thinking about outfitting his family home in Thailand’s northeastern province of Yasothon with solar panels during the Covid-19 pandemic. In his household of five, electricity use rises with the day’s heat, and the monthly bill could range from 1,000 to 1,500 baht (US$30 to US$45). “Back then, I checked prices and a rooftop panel system that could put out enough power to run my household’s appliances could cost 100,000 to 200,000 baht,” said Toey, a Muay Thai...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 24Bessent says US, China trade truce extended by 2 monthsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday evening that the U.S. and China have agreed to extend their trade truce, shortly after Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for two days of meetings. But the extension is just two months — setting up another deadline for early next year. Under the initial arrangement, which President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping hammered […]Politico Europe
BUSINESSSep 24U.S. and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by 2 Months, Bessent SaysThe Treasury secretary, who is leading talks with China, said the countries had agreed to extend a trade truce until January.NYT US
BUSINESSSep 24US Treasury Secretary says trade truce with China will extend until January 10The pause in the tariff conflict is extended until January, according to the Treasury chief. The agreement includes mutual tariff reductions. The Asian leader begins an official visit to the U.S. capital in a context of economic détente.Clarín
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