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BUSINESS3d agoChina passenger vehicle retail market slumps 24% in SeptemberChina's passenger vehicle retail market experienced a significant decline of 24% in September. This indicates a notable downturn in a key sector of the Chinese economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS3d agoASEAN pushes grid deals to unlock $400-B energy investmentsASEAN energy ministers have agreed to accelerate financing and regulatory reforms for cross-border electricity projects as Southeast Asia faces an estimated US$400 billion in annual energy investment needs. Outcomes of the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in Manila include advancing the ASEAN Power Grid, exploring submarine power cable connections and strengthening regional electricity trading. The initiative aims to improve energy security, support renewable energy integration and meet projected quadrupling of regional energy demand by 2060.tribune · philippines
BUSINESS3d agoVanEck China Bond ETF $CBON Stock: Client First Investment Management LLC Increases HoldingsClient First Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in VanEck China Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:CBON – Free Report) by 148.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 121,045 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 72,413 shares during […]dailypolitical · united states of america
BUSINESS3d ago"View from Elsewhere" N°191 - Facing China, the coming trade warLETTRE EXCLUSIVE ABONNÉS - La revue de presse européenne, par Édouard de Mareschal.Le Figaro International
BUSINESS4d agoChinese nickel investors brace for headwinds as Indonesia weighs smelter freezeChinese investors could face significant disruption if Indonesia imposes a moratorium on new nickel smelters to curb global overproduction and protect local industries across its vast minerals sector, analysts said. Indonesia was weighing a halt to the construction of smelters that produce semi-finished nickel products amid a global supply glut that had driven down commodity prices, state news agency Antara reported, citing energy and mineral resources minister Bahlil Lahadalia. Semi-finished...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoGuangdong yachts to sail into Hong Kong from Friday under southbound schemeGuangdong-registered yachts will be allowed to sail into Hong Kong waters from next Friday under a new travel scheme, the city’s transport minister has confirmed. Writing in her weekly blog on Saturday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the maiden voyage ceremony for the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme would be held on launch day. “Building on the groundwork laid by the Northbound Yacht Travel Scheme, the maiden voyage ceremony for the Southbound Yacht Travel Scheme marks a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings - ReutersThailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings ReutersReuters World
BUSINESS4d agoGeneral : MSME Financing Rises To Record RM57 BillionKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Financing facilities and guarantees for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies have increased to RM57 billion under Budget 2027, compared with RM50 billion last year, in line with the government’s efforts to make 2027 Malaysia’s Year of MSMEs.bernama · malaysia
BUSINESS4d agoCan China’s dancing robots swing some new business partners in Africa?At events marking China’s National Day in Africa on October 1, robots provided the entertainment. In Luanda, Angola, dancing robots amused guests and ambassador Zhang Bin called the industry “a small snapshot of the Chinese economy’s move towards innovation and higher-quality development”. In Brazzaville, Congo, nearly 400 guests – including Congolese officials and Chinese business representatives – watched on as a robot dog performed. Guests also interacted with a robot dog at a Chinese New...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoFinance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontsargentinastar.com · Argentina
BUSINESS4d agoFinance Minister Guides Press Through QSNCC Ahead of 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , Reaffirming Thailand Readiness on All Frontspakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
BUSINESS4d agoHow to zoom through new Huanggang Port crossing at Hong Kong’s borderThe Huanggang Port will open on Monday after more than six years of redevelopment and rounds of preparatory drills. The 24/7 checkpoint will be the first to adopt the “joint clearance” model, where passengers can complete both departure and entry clearance in a single three-gated automated channel. As the final checks are carried out, the South China Morning Post explains what you need to navigate the new checkpoint. 1. Do I need to register for ‘joint clearance’? Yes, Hong Kong and mainland...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoWorker prospects in Hong Kong hair, beauty sector not cut and dried amid staff shortagesHongkonger Terrence Wu Chung-ting puts on an apron, picks up a comb and massages hair essence into a client’s scalp during a treatment for hair loss. But eight years ago, Wu’s job could not have been any more different. A finance graduate from one of the city’s top universities, he was then a marketer for beauty products and focused on sales. But when he saw untapped potential in Hong Kong’s hairdressing industry, he boldly switched careers from a white-collar to a blue-collar profession,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoThai exchange sets 8am start for global products from Nov 16Thailand’s stock exchange will introduce eight trading measures on November 16, including smaller price increments and revised short-selling rules.nationthailand · thailand
BUSINESS4d agoPort of LA, key US point for China imports has best-ever quarter despite trade uncertaintyThe Port of Los Angeles, the largest container port in the United States and the country’s leading gateway for imports from China and other Asian countries, had its busiest three-month period on record from July through to September, despite persistent uncertainty over tariffs and shifting global trade supply chains. “If there was ever a time for a drum roll, this is it,” said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, during a media briefing on Friday. “July through September...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoChina, EU reach deal to 'moderate' China's car exports to EUAn agreement between the EU and China would reduce exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the 27-member European bloc by up to 50%, according to the EU trade envoy.DW News [en]
BUSINESS4d agoMidday Need to Know: Delta slides on earnings miss, Tesla gains on China sales & moreThis article summarizes midday market movements, noting Delta's stock decline due to missed earnings and Tesla's gains from China sales. It provides a snapshot of current significant company financial news.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS4d agoEU and China strike deal to curb car exports and avert trade warBrussels claims Beijing will more than halve hybrid vehicle exports as bloc secures concessions on rare earths and market accessIrish Times World
BUSINESS4d agoSingapore: Policy slope tightening view – DBSDBS Group Research expects the Monetary Authority of Singapore to slightly increase the SGD NEER policy band slope at the October review, while keeping the width and centre unchanged. The team, led by Taimur Baig, anticipates calibrated tightening driven by import cost pressures and resilient growth, alongside strong Q3 2026 GDP supported by AI-led trade and financial sector strength.fxstreet · spain
BUSINESS4d agoEU-China understanding could halve Chinese hybrid car exportsAn understanding between the EU and China has the potential to reduce Chinese hybrid car exports by half. This suggests a significant impact on international trade and the automotive market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS4d agoChina and EU avert trade conflict with ‘understanding’ on hybrid carsEuropean trade commissioner says Beijing has agreed to restrict vehicle exports in deal that shows negotiation ‘brings results’Financial Times
BUSINESS4d agoChina and EU agree on hybrid cars, rare earths after trade talksBoth sides said they would adhere to 'procedures concerning company price undertakings' of hybrid cars in a joint statement released on Friday. Beijing also committed to continuing the supply of vital items such as rare earth minerals to the EU.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESS4d agoChina and Europe agree to cut Chinese hybrid vehicle exports by halfEurope's trade chief Maroš Sefčovič cast the two days of talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing as a positive first step.CNBC
BUSINESS4d agoTesla’s China-made EV sales rise as Europe recovery continuesTesla's electric vehicle sales manufactured in China are increasing, coinciding with an ongoing recovery in the European market. This indicates positive sales trends for the company in key international markets.Seeking Alpha Tech