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BUSINESSSep 7Chinese firms’ green-tech expansion hinges on Hong Kong, senior bankers sayHong Kong is poised to play a bigger role in financing Chinese green-technology companies’ expansion into emerging markets, as geopolitical fragmentation and high funding costs reshape how capital is deployed in the global energy transition, according to senior banking executives. The city’s deep sustainable-finance market and offshore yuan liquidity could help channel capital into green and climate-resilience projects across developing economies, executives from Bank of China (Hong Kong), DBS,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Asian shares mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and SeoulAsian shares were trading mixed on Monday, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers' stocks. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 2.1%…Japan Today
BUSINESSSep 7Japan's foreign reserves drop by a record $80 billion in August following yen interventionFinance ministry data showed that Japan's official foreign reserves stand at $1.207 trillion, down from July's figure of $1.287 trillion.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 7Japan may have sold U.S. Treasuries to fund yen interventionSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 7China pulls in Big Tobacco to help with smaller-than-expected finance-industry capital injectionsWith a bigger capital cushion, financial institutions may also be asked to do more to mobilize resources in capital markets, analysts say.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 7LVMH stock falls to 6-year low: Weak China demand, technicals to blameLVMH stock has fallen to a six-year low, reportedly due to weak demand from China and technical factors. This indicates challenges for the luxury goods market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 7China to issue 300 bln yuan in special treasury bonds to boost capital of financial firms - XinhuaChina plans to issue 300 billion yuan in special treasury bonds to inject capital into financial firms, according to Xinhua. This measure aims to bolster the financial sector and support the broader economy.english.news.cn
BUSINESSSep 7Hong Kong a ‘trusted partner’ to drive Central Asia growth, city leader saysHong Kong is committed to being a “trusted partner” in driving Central Asia’s emergence as a global growth engine, according to the city’s leader, who hailed the substantial outcomes achieved since his landmark mission to the region. In a virtual appearance at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 held in Astana on Monday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said that a bank in his June delegation had since backed the Development Bank of Kazakhstan with US$785 million...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 72026 China Marine Economy Expo to Open in Shenzhen ; Concurrently Hosting the Global Marine Cities ForumThe 2026 China Marine Economy Expo is scheduled to open in Shenzhen, alongside the Global Marine Cities Forum. This event aims to promote the marine economy and international collaboration.thehindubusinessline.com · India
BUSINESSSep 72 Hong Kong travel agencies, guide stripped of licences over ‘coerced shopping’Hong Kong’s tourism watchdog has revoked the licences of two travel agencies and a guide after finding they failed to protect members of mainland Chinese tour groups from “coerced shopping”. The Travel Industry Authority said on Monday that the licences of Go Go Ming Travel Services, Grandee Travel Company and guide Sun Kwun-ying were revoked with immediate effect. “The authority adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards coerced shopping and any conduct that damages the reputation of Hong Kong’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Zhihu to invest RMB1.5 billion in China-focused early-stage AI fundZhihu plans to invest RMB1.5 billion into an early-stage AI fund focused on China. This represents a substantial financial commitment to developing artificial intelligence within the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 7Tech shares lead mixed Asian market as new OpenAI model fuels memory chip optimismTech shares are leading a mixed Asian market due to optimism surrounding a new OpenAI model and its potential impact on memory chip demand. This illustrates how technological developments can influence regional market performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 7China to issue 300 bln yuan in special treasury bonds to boost financial firm capital -- China Economic NetChina is set to issue 300 billion yuan in special treasury bonds to boost the capital of financial firms. This measure aims to strengthen the financial sector.en.ce.cn · China
BUSINESSSep 7China pumps $53bn into banks and insurersBeijing widens recapitalisation plan to more state-controlled institutions in bid to boost financial performanceFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 7Hong Kong Positioned to Become a Leading Hub for Nature and Blue FinanceHong Kong is strategically positioned to become a leading hub for nature and blue finance. This indicates a focused effort on sustainable financial development within the region.portal.sina.com.hk · Hong Kong
BUSINESSSep 7Peso left behind in Asia as oil shock erodes dollar reservesThe peso is underperforming in Asia due to an oil shock that is eroding dollar reserves, indicating economic challenges for the currency.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 7Asia Fintech Forum 2026 to Convene Regulators , Bankers and Fintech Leaders in Kuala Lumpur on 2 OctoberThe Asia Fintech Forum 2026 will gather regulators, bankers, and fintech leaders in Kuala Lumpur on October 2.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
BUSINESSSep 7How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in AfricaCost appears to be a deciding factor for most African countries when it comes to energy as they observe the factors that influence US and Chinese policy decisions. In a sign of the contrasting energy strategies pursued by Washington and Beijing, US President Donald Trump says “drill, baby, drill” while China drives a leap towards renewable energy. With China’s advances in solar generation and battery technologies making acquisitions cheaper, a consensus is coalescing across the continent around...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Asia Fintech Forum 2026 to Convene Regulators , Bankers and Fintech Leaders in Kuala Lumpur on 2 OctoberThe Asia Fintech Forum 2026 is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on October 2nd. The event will gather regulators, bankers, and fintech leaders to discuss industry developments.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 7China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economyIt comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.BBC World
BUSINESSSep 7Asia shares bounce , others cautious as oil risesAsian stock markets show gains while other markets remain cautious as oil prices increase.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 7Hong Kong’s yuan pool is growing. Can it turn liquidity into global demand?Hong Kong’s top financial regulators have urged local banks to make greater use of the city’s growing pool of offshore yuan liquidity, while also flagging the need to prepare for a coming wave of autonomous AI systems used in the financial sector. Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), called on lenders to leverage their international networks to expand the Chinese...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7European chamber chief in Hong Kong heads to Brussels to ‘reset city’s image’The head of the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) aims to “reset” perceptions about the financial hub during the organisation’s first-ever “door-knock” mission to Brussels, emphasising that the city remains “significantly, fundamentally” distinct from its mainland Chinese counterparts. With Hong Kong set to unveil its first five-year plan on September 16 – the same day the mission begins – chairman Johannes Hack told the South China Morning Post that the city lacked a clear...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing RussiaFresh off Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, project officials have announced the successful drilling of a key tunnel along the long-stalled China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway. This marks the first milestone for the flagship project under Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, offering China a critical trade corridor bypassing Russia. The 210-metre (690-foot) tunnel was the first drilled through in the Kyrgyz section since full-scale work began in June 2025, China’s state...South China Morning Post