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BUSINESSSep 9Oman’s No 2 bank Sohar International to open representative office in Hong Kong this weekSohar International Bank, Oman’s second-largest bank by total assets, will open a local representative office in Hong Kong this week, according to sources, underlining the city’s role as a stable financial hub amid Middle East conflicts. CEO Abdulwahid Mohamed Al Murshidi will visit Hong Kong for the office’s opening ceremony on Thursday morning, according to a source, who requested anonymity as the information was private. The new office, located at Cheung Kong Center II in Central, represents...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 9How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEOAsia's ultra-rich still like gold, but they're branching out to digital assets as well, Maybank Singapore's CEO said.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8China central bank's August gold purchase was its biggest month since 2023China's central bank made its largest gold purchase in August since 2023. This indicates significant activity in the country's monetary policy or reserve management.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 8Chinese firms driving global consumer electronics innovation , says IFA CEOThe CEO of IFA states that Chinese companies are leading innovation in the global consumer electronics sector. This highlights a significant trend in the international technology market.londonmercury.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChinese technology giant Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This signifies significant legal challenges for a major international corporation.dailylocal.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 8Mongolians wait hours for fuel as reliance on Russia bitesMongolians are experiencing long waits for fuel due to their country's reliance on Russia, highlighting the economic and logistical challenges stemming from this dependency. This indicates a significant disruption to daily life and energy security.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 8China Huawei Technologies faces racketeering trial in New YorkChina's Huawei Technologies is facing a racketeering trial in New York. This legal proceeding involves serious allegations against the global technology company.republicanherald.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 8Telangana offers to increase rice exports to PhilippinesMinister Uttam Kumar Reddy holds talks with Philippines Cabinet memberThe Hindu
BUSINESSSep 8Dacia shifts Spring EV production to Europe from ChinaDacia is relocating the production of its Spring EV model from China to Europe. This represents a strategic shift in the company's manufacturing operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 8Elon Musk says Tesla has a rare-earth-free motor. Should China be worried?As Tesla CEO Elon Musk touted the motor of his company’s Cybercab – which, he claims, contains no rare earth elements – debate has emerged over whether the technology could mark a meaningful shift in electric vehicle (EV) supply chains, or undercut one of China’s trump cards in its protracted trade conflict with the US. While the move has been viewed as an effort to reduce the EV industry’s reliance on rare earths – an essential component in the permanent magnets that power electric motors –...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Indonesia economy ready to move toward 6 % growth : MinisterA minister states that Indonesia's economy is prepared to advance towards a 6% growth rate. This indicates a positive forecast for the country's economic performance.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSSep 8Tesla Sales In China Continue Negative Streak; Exports Reach Key LevelYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 8HKU launches wealth management academy to boost city’s role as hub for ‘new money’Hong Kong’s first university-led wealth management academy was launched on Tuesday, as the city’s rapidly expanding private-wealth industry competes for professionals capable of serving increasingly sophisticated and international clients. The Wealth Management Academy, established by The University of Hong Kong Business School, aims to bring together policymakers, financial institutions and academics to train professionals for the wealth management, asset management and family-office...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Investment company representative arrested on suspicion of 150 million yen fraud, "investment in unlisted companies"Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSSep 8What's next for Alibaba after its Q1 earnings and $10.2B equity raise?This article discusses the future prospects for Alibaba following its first quarter earnings report and a substantial $10.2 billion equity raise. It focuses on the company's financial outlook and strategic direction.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 8The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up againstThe Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8Why China’s sugar stockpiles may blunt an El Nino-fuelled global supply crunchChina is expected to slow sugar imports for the rest of the year as concerns grow over a global supply crunch and higher prices, with Thailand – the world’s second-largest exporter – facing a sharp drop in production. The world’s second-largest economy relies on imports for about a third of its sugar supply, though high domestic stockpiles are expected to cushion the impact. Analysts estimated only moderate increases in local prices for the sweetener, which is considered a strategic agricultural...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surgeRide-hailing platform Uber will submit its operator’s licence application in Hong Kong by the end of October, its local general manager has revealed, as the city government moves to regulate the service. The platform also said on Tuesday that Hong Kong residents accounted for the largest share of its users in Macau, months after it relaunched in the gaming hub in February following a nearly decade-long absence. “We’re putting our best foot forward, making sure we can comply with the government...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Investors pour record US$1.3 trillion into Hong Kong investment productsSales of non-exchange-traded investment products in Hong Kong surged to a record HK$9.9 trillion (US$1.3 trillion) in 2025, marking a 63 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the latest joint survey by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). A significant expansion in market participation drove the record-breaking performance. The number of investors completing at least one transaction rose 33 per cent to a record at more than 1.6 million,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8China’s Crude Buying Rebounds as Fuel Exports Jump 29%Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 8China car exports surge 78% as domestic sales slide for 11th monthChina's car exports have increased significantly, rising by 78%, while domestic car sales have experienced a decline for the eleventh consecutive month. This indicates a shift in the dynamics of China's automotive market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 8Malaysia needs 9 GW of new gas power to manage rising electricity demand , minister saysthestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 8Philippines wants to be a global semiconductor giant by 2030. Can it get there?The Philippines has launched a five-year road map to expand its share of the global semiconductor and electronics sector, but capacity challenges and political stability are potential stumbling blocks, analysts say. The Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Industry road map, launched by the Philippines’ Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) on September 2, aims to grow annual exports of chips and electronics to US$110 billion by 2030, and move beyond manufacturing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 8Hong Kong reserves right to seek compensation over faulty hospital lift workHong Kong authorities have reserved the right to seek compensation from contractors over faulty lift installation work that has delayed operations at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block, the development minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Tuesday that the main contractor, a Paul Y-Able joint venture, and lift subcontractor Anlev Elex Elevator would be required to bear all costs of remedial work, ensuring public expenditure on the project would not...South China Morning Post