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BUSINESSSep 15It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in UkraineThe economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.NYT World
BUSINESSSep 15China's retail sales slow again as Beijing struggles to revive consumer spendingRetail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 15LNG Demand in China and India Could Surge When Prices NormalizeYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 15Moody’s takes minority stake in PhilRatingsMoody's has acquired a minority stake in PhilRatings, indicating an investment in the Philippine financial ratings sector. This move could influence the market and services offered by PhilRatings.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 15Hong Kong airport builds third runway with strategy to help marine environment thriveWhen Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set out to build a new runway and associated facilities for the three-runway system operation, engineers had to carefully navigate a challenge hidden beneath the surrounding waters. The project involved 650 hectares (1,606 acres) of reclaimed land adjacent to the existing airport, an area equivalent to about 34 Victoria Parks or 900 standard football pitches. More significantly, some 40 per cent of it sat directly above decades-old mud pits storing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15Hong Kong visitor arrivals hit post-pandemic monthly high in AugustHong Kong recorded its highest monthly number of visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic in August, provisional official figures show, with authorities attributing the surge to a series of international conferences and mega-events. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Tuesday that the city received 5.46 million visitors across the month, up by 6 per cent from a year earlier and the highest monthly total since the pandemic. Tourist numbers in the first eight months of the year also rose by 11 per...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15Hong Kong’s employment outlook rebounds sharply to 14% in fourth quarterHong Kong employers’ hiring sentiment rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter, with far fewer companies expecting to cut jobs as confidence improved alongside stronger economic growth, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. The international human resources firm said the city’s seasonally adjusted net employment outlook rose to 14 per cent, up by 23 percentage points from minus 9 per cent in the third quarter of this year. The outlook is calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15Chubu Electric Power President apologizes to Omaezaki Mayor, local to Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, over data falsification issueThe President of Chubu Electric Power has issued an apology to the Mayor of Omaezaki, the host city of the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, concerning a data falsification issue. This indicates a corporate accountability event regarding misrepresented data.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSSep 15China’s economy shows signs of weakness as investment slumpsDeteriorating domestic indicators add pressure on policymakers to increase stimulus spendingFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 15China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on BeijingChina's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 15China targets offshore operations of brokerages in crackdown on pay loopholes, corruptionChina’s securities regulator and its industry body are moving to close compensation loopholes for brokerage management and staff, extending anti-corruption oversight to overseas operations for the first time, as Beijing pushes the sector to build world-class investment banks. The Securities Association of China, a self-regulatory body under the supervision of the regulator, recently sent brokerages a revised draft of its rules on “clean practices”, seeking industry feedback by September 29,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran linksThe unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection especially important to ensuring a fair trial for the Chinese tech giant, according to US litigation experts. Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way. Richard Gabriel,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14China's DeepSeek hires dealmaker as CFO ahead of possible IPOYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 14China Moves Deeper Into Kazakhstan’s Uranium Market: What It Means for the WestKazatomprom could sell its entire uranium output to Eastern markets, but the company intends to keep its supply chain diversified. Dastan Kosherbayev, Director for Strategy and International Development, stated this during the World Nuclear Symposium in London. Currently, Eastern markets account for approximately half of Kazatomprom's annual sales, with the remainder split evenly between Europe and the United States. Demand from Eastern buyers continues to rise. These clients treat uranium as a strategic asset, prioritizing guaranteed physical volumes over price fluctuations. "We are in a situation where we could sell our entire production to the East, and there would still be additional demand," Kosherbayev told World Nuclear News.pravda_ru · russia
BUSINESSSep 14REJURAN® COSMETICS Brings K-Beauty to LAFC Korean Heritage Night as Proud Skincare PartnerKorea's original PDRN brand connected with Los Angeles football fans through product sampling and creator experiences LOS ANGELES , Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- REJURAN® COSMETICS, Korea's original PDRN brand from PharmaResearch, joined LAFC's Korean Heritage Night on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as a Proud Skincare Partner of the event, bringing K-Beauty into one of Los Angeles' most dynamic sports and cultural settings. Creators and PharmaResearch USA representatives pose together at BMO Stadium during LAFC’s Korean Heritage Night on Sept. 9, 2026 (Photo courtesy of LAFC) Held at BMO Stadium, Korean Heritage Night celebrated Korean culture and its growing influence across Los Angeles. The match also featured LAFC forward Son Heung-min, further highlighting the club's growing connection with Korean fans and culture. Through the event partnership, REJURAN COSMETICS connected with football fans through in-stadium brand visibility, product sampling and creator experiences designed to introduce the brand to audiences beyond traditional beauty channels. Following the match, the brand distributed approximately 10,000 samples of its bestselling Turnover Ampoule 5ml to fans on a first-come, first-served basis at the stadium exit gate. REJURAN COSMETICS also hosted invited creators on-site, providing dedicated pre-game opportunities to experience the brand and capture content inside the stadium. "Sports offer a unique opportunity to connect with consumers in a highly engaged, shared cultural environment," said Jooyeon Song, Head of Cosmetics & COO of PharmaResearch USA. "Through LAFC's Korean Heritage Night, we were proud to introduce REJURAN COSMETICS to a broader audience while celebrating the growing global influence of Korean beauty and culture." The activation reflected the continued convergence of beauty, sports and culture, as beauty brands increasingly look beyond conventional retail and media environments to engage new communities through live experiences . The event also built on REJURAN COSMETICS' continued expansion across North America, including its nationwide launch across all 148 Sephora Canada stores and PharmaResearch's planned acquisition of California-based Cosmetic Group USA (CG USA) to strengthen local manufacturing and supply capabilities. Korean Heritage Night provided a particularly meaningful setting for the brand's growth, bringing together Korean culture, the Los Angeles community and one of the city's most prominent professional sports organizations. The activation also gave REJURAN COSMETICS an opportunity to engage male consumers, families and multicultural fan communities through direct product experience. REJURAN COSMETICS was featured through in-stadium signage during Korean Heritage Night, while participating creators captured content from the experience to share through their respective social channels. About PharmaResearch and REJURAN® COSMETICS PharmaResearch is a pioneering South Korean biopharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing quality of life through regenerative medicine. Its portfolio spans medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and health supplements, built around its core DOTTM PDRN and DOTTM PN technologies, which are protected by multiple patents. PharmaResearch is headquartered in Gangneung, South Korea. The company is behind REJURAN, its globally recognized PN-based skin booster available in more than 50 countries, and REJURAN COSMETICS, its premium derma-cosmetic brand. Drawing on PharmaResearch's expertise in PN- and PDRN-based technologies and skin science, REJURAN COSMETICS combines proprietary DOTTM c-PDRNTM technology with advanced cosmetic formulations designed to support healthy-looking skin, hydration, and elasticity. REJURAN COSMETICS continues to expand across major global beauty markets, including North America, as demand grows for science-driven Korean skincare. To learn more and shop REJURAN COSMETICS, visit rejurancosmetics.com .en_prnasisa · turkey
BUSINESSSep 14Vale S.A. (VALE) Deepens China Ties with Potential Yuan Bond DebutYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 14EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade dealManila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 14AI Is Rewriting the Economics of Marketing Agencies — and the Fixed Retainer May Be Its First CasualtyAs AI cuts production costs and multiplies the output of small agency teams, a new model is emerging in Singapore: revenue-sharing, where the agency earns only when the client sells. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2026 – For decades, the marketing agency business model has rested on one assumption: producing campaigns is [...] The post AI Is Rewriting the Economics of Marketing Agencies — and the Fixed Retainer May Be Its First Casualty appeared first on Forever NEWS .forevernews_in · india
BUSINESSSep 14Man arrested over alleged HK$2.8 million Hong Kong school admission scamA man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding an education consultant out of nearly HK$3 million (US$382,500) by claiming he could secure dozens of places at a Hong Kong school, the South China Morning Post has learned. A police source said on Monday that the suspect, a 51-year-old Hongkonger who claimed to be a businessman, had signed a contract with a 45-year-old woman working as an education consultant on March 1, 2024, claiming he could provide dozens of places at a “Kiangsu-Chekiang...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Expo site development, planned sale price is 92.1 billion yen for 42 hectares of Yumeshima Phase 2The planned sale price for 42 hectares of Yumeshima Phase 2, intended for expo site development, is 92.1 billion yen. This concerns a significant real estate transaction and urban development project.Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSSep 14Southeast Asia weighs energy transition amid LNG supply crunchEnergy ministers and executives met in Bangkok on Monday to discuss the prolonged price increase for liquefied natural gas (LNG) triggered by the Iran war, with Southeast Asia’s growth ambitions and climate goals on the line as the cost of powering economies shifting to artificial intelligence soars. On the first day of Gastech 2026, one of the world’s largest energy conferences, policymakers implored pragmatism over net-zero targets and closer cooperation to ensure affordable LNG supplies,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Ube exports halted to boost supplyTHE Department of Agriculture (DA) has indefinitely suspended exports of fresh purple yam, or ube, as it seeks to address shortages of plantingsunstar · philippines
BUSINESSSep 14Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping tradeFrom Angolan oil to Congolese copper, China's economic slowdown is creating new winners and losers across Africa. The post Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping trade appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSSep 14Pay to ghost your boss: Japan's resignation businessResignation agencies in Japan help employees leave their jobs seamlessly in just 15 minutes. Young people are especially eager to use their services.DW News [en]