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BUSINESSSep 4Louis Koo’s production firm disputes HK$149m lawsuit, says claim ‘incomplete’Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok’s production company has rejected allegations that it owes HK$149 million (US$19 million) in outstanding debts to an offshore firm, saying the claim is incomplete and violates confidentiality principles. In a statement published on social media on Friday, One Cool Film Production said the civil lawsuit lodged by Sino Hero Ventures on Wednesday had concealed crucial details about a HK$70 million loan extended to Koo’s film production business in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4Bilibili plans $700M convertible debt offeringBilibili is planning a $700 million convertible debt offering. This financial move indicates a corporate strategy for fundraising.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4Volkswagen jumps 6% on plans to cut 50,000 jobs amid tariffs, China competitionVolkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 4Why has the Philippines’ peso plunged to a record low?The Southeast Asian country's currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 4Citi set to deepen China push with brokerage license in sight - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4United Microelectronics reports 30.7% Y/Y revenue surge in August 2026 to NT$25.04BSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4China arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi pyramid scheme crackdownFifty-two Singaporeans have been arrested and detained in China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region following a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences, according to Singaporean authorities. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force revealed the arrests in a joint statement on Friday, noting that Chinese authorities were still investigating the cases. Sim Ann, Singapore’s second minister for foreign affairs, said...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4Autumn delicacy 'Beni-zuwai' (red snow crab) first auction at Kasumi Port: 'It's also special to eat it in the heat'Asahi Shimbun
BUSINESSSep 4SoftBank prices seven-year ¥1T retail bond at 4.75%SoftBank has priced a seven-year ¥1 trillion retail bond at an interest rate of 4.75%. This financial move is significant for the company's funding and market activities.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4Shein has made a shaky stock market entry. Can it get its mojo back?Shein’s Hong Kong IPO puts the focus on how the fast-fashion retailer can reaccelerate growth as its low-cost model faces new pressures.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 4Nomura: BOJ could execute back-to-back rate hikes through DecemberNomura analysts suggest that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might implement consecutive interest rate hikes through December. This forecast indicates a potential tightening of monetary policy in Japan.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4How China Works author on the data economy, robots and AILan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses the economic realities behind China’s record trade surplus, the case for a stronger social safety net, and how public data infrastructure shapes the artificial intelligence race with the United States. SCMP Plus readers...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4Cameroon Opens Trade Expo Indonesia 2026 Opportunity to SMEsCameroon is opening opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) at the Trade Expo Indonesia in 2026. This signifies an initiative to foster international trade and economic growth between the two nations.businessincameroon.com · Cameroon
BUSINESSSep 3Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creatorAn Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong Kong well placed to compete for the top spot given its legal predictability and low tax burden, according to the creator of a closely watched ranking of financial hubs. “It’s going to happen because it’s so tight,” said Michael Mainelli, chairman of London-based think tank Z/Yen Group, in an interview with the South China Morning Post on Tuesday, referring to the narrowing gap between...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Mexico in Numbers: How Taiwanese imports are fueling Mexico’s record tech exportsMexico's exports hit a record $81.4 billion in July, driven by AI servers. But less than 5% of the content in those "Made in Mexico" products is actually Mexican. The post Mexico in Numbers: How Taiwanese imports are fueling Mexico’s record tech exports appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSSep 3Malaysia moving towards diversified , efficient energy transition , says officialAn official states that Malaysia is progressing towards a diversified and efficient energy transition. This indicates a strategic shift in the nation's energy policy.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 3MTR Corp sues Opatra operator over HK$347,000 unpaid rent and fees at Sha Tin mallHong Kong’s railway operator has sued the local distributor behind embattled beauty brand Opatra London for allegedly failing to pay more than HK$347,000 (US$44,248) in rent and other fees at one of its shopping malls. A court document reviewed by the South China Morning Post on Thursday showed the MTR Corporation, as the landlord of Citylink Plaza in Sha Tin, suing Sayles Retail, the local operator for the UK-based beauty chain, for the outstanding payments. Opatra London has faced intense...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Moonshot AI – creator of Kimi K3 model – has filed for Hong Kong IPO: sourcesChinese artificial intelligence start-up Moonshot AI – developer of the leading Kimi K3 model – has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, as the firm seeks to tap public markets to fund its rapid expansion. The Beijing-based company was targeting a Hong Kong listing as early as the first quarter of 2027, the sources told the South China Morning Post, asking not to be identified as the information was private. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3New York Stock Exchange and Korea Exchange to collaborateThe New York Stock Exchange and Korea Exchange are set to collaborate, fostering international cooperation between major financial markets. This suggests efforts to enhance global market connectivity and efficiency.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 3CNBC to close Hong Kong operations, scrap international shows in major overhaulUS business television network CNBC is closing its Hong Kong office and pulling the plug on several flagship international daily shows as part of a major operational overhaul across Asia and Europe. The decision was communicated to staff on Wednesday in an internal memo from the company’s executive management. According to the memo seen by the South China Morning Post, the broadcaster’s management said it made “a number of very difficult decisions” after evaluating its international programming,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Hong Kong regulator reclassifies certain funds with exposure to private marketsHong Kong’s market regulator has reclassified some of the city’s authorised funds with exposure to private market assets above a certain amount as complex products, raising the threshold for selling these products to retail investors. Funds with exposures to direct or indirect private market assets amounting to 50 per cent or more of their net asset value would be recategorised. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said that it observed some funds gaining indirect exposure to private...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 3Asean can be self - sufficient in energy , food with an integrated market : Singapore chief climate negotiatorbusinesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 3BitGo opens new Singapore office following two years of licensed APAC growthBitGo has opened a new office in Singapore, following two years of licensed growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This move signifies the company's continued expansion in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 3Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India to A ; Hails 7 % growthThe Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India's credit rating to 'A' and commended its 7% economic growth. This indicates a positive assessment of India's economic performance and stability.organiser.org · India