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BUSINESSAug 28SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to power mainland China pushSoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, joining a wave of cutting-edge technology firms tapping the city’s international fundraising pool. The US-headquartered company aimed to raise more than US$100 million and planned to file its listing application as early as next year, according to founder Zhang Jian. “We want to expand our business in [mainland] China, and Hong Kong – as an international financial centre with a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Ride-hailing platforms seeking Hong Kong licence must have handled 100,000 orders a dayHong Kong authorities have opened licence applications for ride-hailing platforms under a new regulatory scheme, saying operators must have a proven track record of providing legal services in cities with a population of more than 7.5 million, while handling over 100,000 daily orders in at least two cities. Announcing the licensing terms on Friday, the Transport Department said the eligibility criteria also included using technology such as facial recognition for due diligence checks to ensure...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Japan's unemployment rate falls to 2.4% in July, lowest since 2025Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 28Dry ports deliver Chinese inland goods more efficiently to intl marketDry ports are improving the efficiency of delivering Chinese inland goods to international markets. This development facilitates global trade and logistics from China.middleeaststar.com · Syria
BUSINESSAug 28Mixue shares extend slide after profit drop as ice cream-and-tea chain sees costs riseMixue shares extended losses after the Chinese ice cream and tea giant reported lower first-half profit despite higher revenue.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 28Toyota tug - of - war exposes ASEAN investment dilemma - EconomyA 'tug-of-war' involving Toyota is revealing challenges and dilemmas related to investment within the ASEAN economic region.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSAug 28How DeepSeek founder's quant empire is taking on China's choppy IPO boomHigh-Flyer Quant, which bankrolled DeepSeek, has come to the fore, making a push into new listings as it chases returns in China's red-hot IPO market.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 28Chinese cinema offers noon nap service with flat seats to boost lunchtime businessA cinema in northwestern China has gained attention on social media for its unique noon nap service, offering adjustable seats for workers to relax during their lunch breaks. This popular initiative at Lumiai Cinema in Xian, Shaanxi province, has been operational since April last year, according to Jimu News. Priced at 39.9 yuan (US$6) for a single membership and 59.9 yuan for a double pass, the monthly subscription allows patrons to enjoy a rejuvenating nap in two designated screening halls on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Hong Kong home prices end 13-month upswing as mainland Chinese tax fears weigh on demandHong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.46 per cent in July, halting a 13-month upswing, according to the latest official data. The index tracking second-hand homes slipped to 321.5 in July from 323 in June, Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) data showed on Thursday. It was the first decline in 16 months – since April last year. Prices were flat in May last year before climbing steadily for 13 months from June. “As residential property prices have increased by 7.3 per cent year to date,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come backWealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 27Tiger, Futu post strong overseas gains after Beijing clampdown stalls mainland growthTiger Brokers and Futu Holdings, two of the region’s largest online brokerages, posted robust second-quarter growth as they expanded overseas to absorb Beijing’s toughest crackdown yet on illegal cross-border stock trading. UP Fintech Holding, parent of Tiger Brokers, reported on Wednesday that revenue rose 31.4 per cent year on year to a record US$182.3 million. Net income attributable to shareholders, however, slipped to US$39.4 million from US$41.4 million a year earlier. Chairman and CEO Wu...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Bilibili targets 40%-45% gross margin and ~15%-20% operating margin, while planning a September 17 global launch for Lumi MasterSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 27China Hongqiao Wins Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for Third Consecutive YearChina Hongqiao has received the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for the third year in a row, recognizing its sustained commitment to corporate responsibility.businessdayghana.com · Ghana
BUSINESSAug 27Universal Studios Japan preps for more expansion as visitation remains strongSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 27China imports $2 . 3bn Nigerian goods in six months , says envoyChina has imported a significant value of goods from Nigeria over a six-month period, according to an envoy. This highlights the trade relationship between the two countries.thenationonlineng.net · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 27Brazil’s rare earths will not loosen China’s magnet grip this decade, researchers sayBrazil will not be able to make rare earth magnets from its own raw materials before 2032, the coordinator of the country’s main magnet pilot plant said on Wednesday, leaving China’s near monopoly on the technology intact for years to come. Andre Luis Pimenta de Faria, who runs the plant for Senai, the research and training arm of Brazil’s national industry confederation, told a public policy panel at Exposibram, the country’s largest mining congress, that first batches could come by the end of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27TNB deliver resilient 1H 2026 performance , protecting the rakyat amid West Asia volatilityTNB has reported a resilient performance in the first half of 2026, indicating their ability to protect the public despite volatility in West Asia. This suggests stable business operations amidst regional challenges.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSAug 27Update : New growth drivers power China industrial profit surgeChina's industrial profits have experienced a surge, driven by new growth factors. This development highlights positive economic trends in a major global economy.shanghaisun.com · China
BUSINESSAug 27Li Auto posts Q2 net loss amid soft demand in ChinaLi Auto reported a net loss in Q2, attributed to soft demand in China. This financial result is important for understanding the company's performance and market conditions in the region.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 27Von der Leyen turns up pressure on China over trade deficitThe European Commission's president said that the EU’s trade relationship with China had to be rebalanced, and pointed out that the bloc's trade defence investigations into Chinese products had ramped up significantly in recent years.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 27China advances in Argentine lithium: one of the largest producers secured a third project in the countryGanfeng Lithium will invest US$180 million in Lithium Argentina and will own 67% of Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes, with a capacity of up to 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate annually. It is the main global manufacturer of metallic lithium and Argentina has become one of its main production bases.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 27Kioxia and Sandisk to invest over $31B in JapanKioxia and Sandisk plan to invest over $31 billion in Japan. This represents a significant capital injection into the region by these companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 27‘Strong signal’: South Korea raises rates again to fight inflation, rising home pricesSouth Korea’s central bank has raised interest rates for a second straight month, with analysts saying its semiconductor boom has given policymakers room to confront inflation, a weak won and rising home prices, but at the cost of a deeper squeeze on indebted households and small businesses. The Bank of Korea (BOK) lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.0 per cent on Thursday, a month after an identical increase took it to 2.75 per cent in July. The latest move brought the rate...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Why soaring US long - term yields are becoming Korea problemSoaring US long-term yields are reportedly becoming a problem for Korea. This indicates an international economic challenge affecting the country.koreaherald.com · South Korea
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