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BUSINESSAug 27Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing explores merging GEM with main board, source saysBourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is exploring merging the GEM board with its main board by creating a new chapter of its listing rules, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The proposal to create Chapter 18D, which would be a core part of the second phase of the review of the listing regime, would be subject to a public consultation by the end of the year, the source told the South China Morning Post. Merging it with the main board was an option to reboot...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Hong Kong gold imports fall 18% in July as mainland giants rush to build vaultsGold flows into Hong Kong eased to about 107 tonnes in July despite mainland corporate buyers pouring capital into new bullion vaults, as they bet on the city’s strategic ambition to establish itself as Asia’s premier hub for the precious metal. The city’s non-monetary gold imports fell about 18 per cent from June, a month that registered a decade-long high as banks built up inventory ahead of the trial launch of the city’s gold clearing and settlement system that opened on July 7. The value of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Accenture to acquire Japan’s COMWARE; terms not disclosedAccenture has announced its intention to acquire Japan's COMWARE, though the financial terms of the deal have not been made public. This signifies a strategic business expansion for Accenture.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 27Bank of Korea Raises Rates to 3 % as Inflation Stays StickyThe Bank of Korea has increased interest rates to 3% in response to persistent inflation. This decision aims to address ongoing economic pressures.econotimes.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 27S . Korea raises key rate to 3 pct on inflation , household debt worries - Xinhuaenglish.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 27South Korea announces second successive rate hikeSouth Korea has announced its second consecutive increase in interest rates. This decision signals a continued shift in the nation's monetary policy.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSAug 27Chip sell-off helps boost China’s private funds as US$83.3b is pulled out of mutual fundsThe assets managed by China’s private funds grew last month as those of its mutual funds shrank, with investors diversifying their portfolios amid a sell-off of semiconductor shares. The net assets under management (AUM) of domestic mutual funds shrank by 560 billion yuan (US$83.3 billion), or 1.4 per cent month on month, in July to 39.11 trillion yuan, according to data released by the Asset Management Association of China on Wednesday. The decrease ended a four-month run of mutual fund growth,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Japanese startups, IPOs set for boost with platform to trade unlisted companiesThe Japanese regulator's registration of a new trading platform for unlisted shares could help create a more favorable capital-raising environment for the country's IPO ecosystem.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 27Bank of Korea Doubles Down With Back - to - Back Hikes as Core Inflation BitesThe Bank of Korea has implemented consecutive interest rate hikes in response to persistent core inflation. This represents a significant monetary policy action aimed at controlling rising prices.finance.yahoo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 27China Iranian oil imports nearly halve since war  | Peak Oil News and Message BoardsChina's imports of Iranian oil have reportedly decreased by almost 50% since an unnamed war. This indicates a significant shift in international energy trade patterns and economic relations.peakoil.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 27Hong Kong remains most international city in Asia, widening lead over SingaporeHong Kong has widened its lead over Singapore as Asia’s most international city, buoyed by gains in innovation and ideas, but still trails in attracting technology investment, a leading business chamber study has found. The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce’s annual Asian Cities Internationality Index, released on Thursday, ranked Hong Kong first among 11 Asian cities with 74.6 out of 100 points in a measure of seven key areas. Its lead over Singapore widened to two points, up from 0.2...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27China industrial profit growth in July slumps to 7-month low of 11.2%China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, as soft demand and a broader slowdown in the economy weighed on manufacturers.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 27What does PwC’s China setback mean for the Big Four?Hong Kong court allows liquidators of collapsed property group Evergrande to pursue the body at the centre of PwC’s global network for audit failingsFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 27Bank of Korea hikes rates again as core inflation stays elevatedThe Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 26Agilent forecasts FY2026 revenue of $7.49B-$7.51B and EPS of $6.18-$6.21 as China returns to 9% growthAgilent has forecasted its FY2026 revenue to be between $7.49B and $7.51B, with EPS projected at $6.18-$6.21, as China's economy is expected to return to 9% growth.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 26China’s robotics IPO wave gains steam as 2 more firms eye Hong Kong listingsAnother two Chinese robotics start-ups have confirmed plans to launch initial public offerings in Hong Kong as early as next year, boosting the city’s role as a prime fundraising hub for China’s fast-growing technology sector. The two Hangzhou-based firms – both founded by former executives at Alibaba Group Holding – are part of a wave of Chinese embodied artificial intelligence start-ups looking to go public as the industry rushes to scale up production. Infiforce Technology Group, the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26How pangasius farming kept an entire Indonesian community afloatPangasius farming has been instrumental in sustaining an entire community in Indonesia. This highlights the positive economic and social impact of a specific aquaculture industry.thefishsite.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 26China’s steel sector must avoid US rust belt’s fate: party journalAs geopolitical tensions intensify, China’s steel sector – the world’s largest – is facing trade-restrictive measures in overseas markets and shrinking margins, but the country must strive to avoid the mistakes of America’s rust belt, according to an article in the Communist Party’s top theoretical journal. The piece, published in the latest issue of the Qiushi Journal and written jointly by the journal and the China Iron and Steel Association, argued that China should not allow its steel sector...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Japan leads global equity risk premium as U.S. stocks offer the lowest among major marketsJapan currently leads the global equity risk premium, while U.S. stocks are noted for offering the lowest premium among major markets. This indicates varying investment attractiveness across global economies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 26China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growthBeijing has vowed to develop emerging industries such as 6G and robotics into new drivers of economic growth by the end of the decade, while pledging renewed efforts to curb cutthroat competition in the domestic automotive industry. Vice-minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin outlined plans through 2030 to develop a range of hi-tech industries as new pillars of the economy and sources of future growth, from next-generation 6G communications and quantum technology to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Shein valuation plunges to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOThe valuation of Shein has significantly dropped to $27 billion during its Hong Kong IPO. This indicates a major financial development for the company and its investors.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 26'Dragon Ball' theme park project near Paris still lacks approval from Japanese rights holdersThe ambitious project centered on the hero created by Akira Toriyama has not yet secured the necessary licensing, a process that is far from a mere formality.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 26Shein valuation plunges to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOShein's valuation has significantly dropped to $27 billion during its Hong Kong IPO. This represents a notable financial development for the company in the global market.nepalnational.com · Nepal
BUSINESSAug 26China recalls 4 . 3 million cars over door safety issuesChina is recalling 4.3 million cars due to reported door safety issues, indicating a significant product quality concern for the automotive industry and consumers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
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