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BUSINESSAug 21Japan August Flash PMIs: Manufacturing rises to 55.1, services climb to 52.3Japan's August Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed growth, with manufacturing rising to 55.1 and services climbing to 52.3. These figures indicate positive economic activity in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 21South Korea's SK Hynix considers multitrillion-won memory chip plant in Japan - reportSK Hynix of South Korea is reportedly considering building a multitrillion-won memory chip plant in Japan. This potential investment signifies a major expansion for the company in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 21Japan's July inflation accelerates to 1.9%; core CPI rises to 1.8%Japan's inflation accelerated to 1.9% in July, with core consumer price index (CPI) increasing to 1.8%. This report provides key economic data on Japan's financial stability.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 21Taiwan's AI-fueled forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable, economists sayTaiwan's economic growth could moderate due to its vulnerability to risks of capex slowdown, macroeconomic downturns, and concentration in semiconductors.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 21Shanghai’s answer to Nasdaq outstrips Hong Kong amid Chinese tech frenzyStar 50 index up almost a quarter this year, leaving rivals behindFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 21Hong Kong financiers press for tax breaks after Singapore unveils rival schemeHong Kong should press ahead with its proposed tax break on carried interest, the performance fees earned by hedge fund and private equity managers, after Singapore unveiled a rival tax-exemption scheme, according to industry participants. The bill, submitted to lawmakers in June and expected to come to a vote later this year, has sparked debate in the financial industry. Some participants argue that the exemption is too narrow in scope, while others question the fairness of exempting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21More Hong Kong consumers allege coercive beauty sales in wake of Opatra crackdownMore consumers in Hong Kong have come forward to allege aggressive sales tactics across the beauty sector, including credit card abuse, unwanted physical contact and pressure to buy costly products, on the back of a crackdown on the local operations of a UK-based brand. Legal experts warned that such practices could breach the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, which prohibits harassment, coercion and misleading conduct used to pressure consumers into making purchases they otherwise would not have...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21Japan's historic yen intervention has ‘turbo-charged’ the carry tradeJapan's historic effort to prop up the yen may have had an unintended consequence: giving investors a better opportunity to put the carry trade back on.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 20Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices biteCore inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food but includes energy — was in line with expectations, coming in at 1.8%.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 20Vietnam’s exports to Mexico double amid fears of Chinese tariff-dodgingMexico's imports from Vietnam jumped 103% in early 2026, raising suspicions some of the surge is Chinese goods relabeled to dodge new tariffs — a workaround the U.S. is closely watching. The post Vietnam’s exports to Mexico double amid fears of Chinese tariff-dodging appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSAug 20Despite US sanctions on Xinjiang cotton, China’s textile industry weathers the stormWhen the US government announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to an import blacklist in late July over allegations of forced labour in the country’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region – including several household food and apparel brands – the local reaction to the news was surprisingly calm. “It felt like a sudden batch of companies was added out of nowhere … but it shouldn’t have much of an impact on the sector,” said the owner of a cotton-ginning mill in southern Xinjiang, who...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20Fortescue's full-year profit drops as China challenges persistA company's full-year profit has decreased due to ongoing challenges in a foreign market. This highlights the impact of international market conditions on corporate performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 20China urges US to drop sweeping drone tariffs, warns of global supply chain falloutBeijing has urged Washington to scrap planned tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported drones, warning the measures unfairly target Chinese products and threaten global supply chains. The tariffs are not set to take effect until September 3, but Chinese drone shipments to the United States are already under pressure, with exports of some models plunging in July, the latest customs data showed. On Thursday, He Yadong, a spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce, said Beijing firmly opposed...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prisonThe founder of China Evergrande has been sentenced to life in prison. This marks a significant legal outcome for a prominent figure associated with the distressed real estate giant.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 20China condena a cadena perpetua al fundador del gigante inmobiliario Evergrande por un fraude millonarioLa empresa fue el principal promotor inmobiliario del país asiático a comienzos de los años 2000.Su quiebra, en 2021, desató una profunda crisis en uno de los sectores más pujantes y golpeó a la economía china.El multimillonario Hui Ka Yan se había declarado culpable de fraude y soborno.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 20Haeco, China Aircraft Leasing Group sign MOU to build maintenance hub in Hong KongHong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s largest independent aircraft lessor to set up a maintenance centre in the city, forging what authorities described as a “powerful alliance” between industry giants. The Transport and Logistics Bureau on Thursday revealed that Haeco, a sister company of flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, had signed the agreement with China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) earlier in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20Asian shares advance , led by a nearly 6 % gain for South Korea KospiAsian stock markets have seen advances, with South Korea's Kospi leading the gains. This indicates a positive trend in regional economic performance.wral.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20Top executive at Opatra Hong Kong operator quits amid coercive sales probeAt least one top executive of the Hong Kong operator of UK-based beauty chain Opatra London has resigned, it emerged on Thursday, after customs officers arrested two of the company’s managers over alleged coercive and misleading sales practices. Meanwhile, the Lux Boutique outlet at Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, which is operated by the same company, was boarded up and locked on Thursday. A check by the South China Morning Post found that Sayles Retail filed a “Notice of Resignation of Company...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 20China to support 3 mln industrial workers in further education , skills upgradingChina plans to support three million industrial workers by providing further education and skills upgrading opportunities. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of its workforce.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 20South Korea to Test Arctic Shipping Route to Europe in First Commercial Voyagekhaama.com · Afghanistan
BUSINESSAug 20Asian shares gain , with South Korea Kospi up 6 %, after the US Treasury expands its debt buybacksAsian stock markets are experiencing gains, with South Korea's Kospi rising by 6%, following the US Treasury's expansion of debt buybacks. This indicates a positive market reaction to a US economic policy decision.somdnews.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20Hong Kong conglomerate seeks $1 . 5 billion in damages from Panama for takeover of canal portsA Hong Kong conglomerate is seeking $1.5 billion in damages from Panama for the alleged takeover of canal ports. This highlights a major international business and legal dispute.mymotherlode.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20Evergrande tycoon at the heart of China property crisis jailed for lifeThe tycoon at the center of China's Evergrande property crisis has been sentenced to life imprisonment.kvia.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climbJapan’s imports and exports set records in July and soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third month, government data showed.…Japan Today
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