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BUSINESSAug 31China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expectedChina's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 31Philippine peso weakness despite record remittances amid external pressuresThe Philippine peso is experiencing weakness despite record remittances, indicating it is facing challenges from external pressures. This highlights economic instability for the country's currency.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 31Shares skid in Asia as oil , yields stay highShare prices are falling in Asia, attributed to persistently high oil prices and bond yields. This signals economic turbulence in Asian markets.aol.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 31Shares skid in Asia as oil , yields stay highShare prices in Asia have fallen while oil prices and bond yields remain elevated. This indicates a negative trend in Asian markets influenced by global commodity and interest rate conditions.perthnow.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 31Japan factory output edges up despite Mid - East headwindsJapan's factory output showed a slight increase, despite facing economic challenges originating from the Middle East. This indicates resilience in Japanese manufacturing against external pressures.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 31Golden hour: why Hong Kong may finally succeed in becoming precious metal’s trading hubFor decades, Hong Kong has been a hub for gold jewellery. Brands such as Chow Tai Fook and Chow Sang Sang have drawn buyers from the world over, aided by the city’s duty-free status and its proximity to one of the world’s largest gold-consuming markets. Two years ago, when officials set the goal of making Hong Kong a global gold trading hub comparable to New York and London, it was met with scepticism. Similar efforts in the past had ended in failure. The doubts, however, began to fade in early...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31More from Bessent , presses G20 to confront China $1 . 2 trillion trade surplusAn individual named Bessent is urging the G20 group of nations to address China's significant $1.2 trillion trade surplus. This highlights international pressure on economic imbalances.investinglive.com
BUSINESSAug 31Bessent says yen moves pretty contained and not disorderlyBessent stated that yen movements are "pretty contained" and not disorderly. This indicates a perceived stability in the Japanese currency market.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 31Economic and event calendar in Asia 31 August 2026 - China official PMIsAn economic and event calendar for Asia on August 31, 2026, includes the release of China's official PMIs, providing information about upcoming economic data releases for the region.investinglive.com
BUSINESSAug 30Citi’s China-US corridor thrives as mainland firms hedge risks amid trade turbulenceEscalating US-China trade friction has failed to dampen corporate activity between the two economies, with Citi reporting steady revenue growth on its North America-China corridor as Chinese companies aggressively deploy risk-hedging strategies to protect their global market share. Instead of retreating from the US market, mainland Chinese firms had leaned heavily on global institutions to navigate financial friction and complex supply chains, Citi’s Greater China executives said at a media...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30PetroChina H1 profit rises 22% despite weaker fuel demandPetroChina reported a 22% increase in its H1 profit, defying a trend of weaker fuel demand. This indicates strong financial performance for the company despite market challenges.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 30Deeper China - ASEAN ties can boost regional growthEnhanced relations between China and ASEAN are expected to stimulate regional economic expansion. This suggests a focus on economic cooperation and development in Southeast Asia.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 30Analysts warn of fallout from NCR wage dispute - BusinessWorld OnlineAnalysts are warning about potential negative consequences stemming from a wage dispute in the NCR, indicating concerns for economic stability.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 30Analysis of the Leapmotor B10: how the SUV from the trending brand in China, which has just arrived in the country, performsThe sensation company in the Asian country arrives in Argentina under the Stellantis umbrella. It is a very high-quality model that runs only on electricity but can also use gasoline.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 30How China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energyWuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I received an invitation earlier this month for a media trip to Yibin, the first question that sprang to mind was: where exactly is it? Tucked away behind the hills of western China, we had to fly to Chengdu, Sichuan’s capital, followed by a bus transfer. And when we finally arrived, local officials...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30SAIGONTEL joins international partners for $3 . 5 billion AI data centre complex in Tay NinhSAIGONTEL and international partners are collaborating on a multi-billion dollar AI data center complex in Tay Ninh. This development signifies a significant investment in technology infrastructure.vir.com.vn · Vietnam
BUSINESSAug 30Will Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?Financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has moderated but not been completely eliminated, analysts say, with highly leveraged asset owners still expected to find refinancing their loans a challenge. The city’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump, with new supply outstripping demand in recent years as consumption slowed and interest rates surged, triggering loan defaults. “We do not expect defaults will increase noticeably from this time...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30Legal battle over Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9b estate set to rumble onA 15-year legal battle over late tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million) estate is set to continue, with rival parties preparing for further legal action after a Hong Kong court ruled that his third wife and children were entitled to inherit part of his estate. Lim’s estate lodged an appeal after losing the legal battle last year, while Pearl Ling Meng-chu, daughter of Lim’s third wife, told the South China Morning Post that she had not ruled out taking further action. “She is...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30Korea decades - old shipbuilding rivalry crosses the PacificA decades-old shipbuilding rivalry involving Korea has expanded its competitive scope across the Pacific, indicating an evolving global business dynamic.koreaherald.com · South Korea
BUSINESSAug 30JD.com’s US$1.3b expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property modelJD.com’s rapid expansion in Hong Kong could challenge the property model that has long made the city’s busiest streets and shopping centres its most valuable, analysts say. The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested more than HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) in Hong Kong property over the past two years, building a network of stores, warehouses and other assets that analysts said could reduce the importance of footfall for some retailers while increasing the value of logistics hubs and other...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Leland Miller, sinologist: "China forces us to go beyond economics textbooks, to think about some kind of protectionism and minimum prices"Este experto norteamericano en la economía, política y cultura china propone medidas heterodoxas para evitar la desindustrialización y la inseguridad en las cadenas de suministro que supone el avance chino.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 29China Focus : How adjacent Hengqin island facilitates Macao diversified development - XinhuaThe article focuses on how Hengqin island is contributing to the diversified development of Macao. This highlights a regional economic and policy initiative.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 29Is the Irtysh River the choke-free Arctic shipping gateway that China needs?As conflicts around the world highlight the vulnerability of global shipping lanes, China and Russia are reportedly weighing the possibility of turning a vast river into an inland cargo route to the rest of the world. At the heart of this ambition is the 4,248km (2,640-mile) Irtysh River, which originates in China’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and runs through Kazakhstan before flowing into Russia’s Ob River and ending in the Arctic Ocean. To China, this river-to-sea shipping route...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.Al Jazeera [en]
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