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BUSINESSAug 17Japan economy expands 1 . 1 pct in Q2 2026 - XinhuaThe Japanese economy expanded by 1.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026. This report provides an update on Japan's recent economic performance.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 17Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectationsOn an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 16Launch of Northern Metropolis flats attracts strong interest from Hong Kong homebuyersHong Kong homebuyers flocked to the first batch of units at a major residential project in the Northern Metropolis with 44 – or more than half – of the 82 flats made available via regular sale finding buyers as of 7.30pm on Sunday, according to agents. Wheelock Properties’ Park Silicon project in Kwu Tung North also sold eight units via tender worth more than HK$78.43 million (US$9.99 million), the developer said. The units were among the 18 available via tender starting Sunday. The positive...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16A2 Milk profit tumbles 44% after China formula shortageSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 16US Travelers Can Now Use PayPal App for Local Payments in ChinaUS travelers can now use the PayPal app for local payments while in China. This development provides a new convenient digital payment option for tourists abroad.smallbiztrends.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeAn industry representative stated that cooperation with China is creating new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa. This suggests potential economic benefits for the sector.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSAug 16Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empireUS entrepreneur Elon Musk has long been highly respected in China. His business ideas – from electric cars to rockets, humanoid robots and brain implants – have spawned Chinese followers, many of which now pose growing threats to Musk’s business empire. These Chinese competitors tend to follow a similar strategy: capitalise on the large domestic market to grow their business while taking advantage of the country’s integrated supply chains and expertise in fast-response manufacturing to hone...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Death knell? Hong Kong’s five-year plan is a starting gunI’m a little perplexed and bemused by the brouhaha surrounding Hong Kong’s decision to draft its first five-year plan, as if the sky is falling in around the city’s famed laissez-faire economy. Predictably, Yale University’s Stephen Roach (he of “Hong Kong is over” fame) warned in a commentary last month that “Chinese-style central planning” could “over-promise and under-deliver”. In a 2024 commentary, he said Hong Kong had been “shackled by the deadweight of autocracy”. But from my vantage...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeAn industry representative states that cooperation with China presents new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa. This suggests an expanding economic partnership benefiting the agricultural sector.zimbabwestar.com · Zimbabwe
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeCooperation with China is creating new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa, according to an industry representative. This highlights potential economic benefits and international trade relations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 16Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul ChanChanges in US trade policy and interest rate trends will significantly affect Hong Kong’s economy but the impact will be “primarily psychological”, the finance chief has said, while expressing optimism for growth momentum to continue into the second half of the year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also revealed that Hong Kong welcomed 31 million visitors in the first seven months of this year, a 12 per cent increase year on year, while passenger throughput at Hong Kong International Airport...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analystsSales of luxury homes in mainland China’s top cities are picking up as high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from the country’s tech boom, splash out billions of yuan to improve their housing. The buying binge has sparked expectations of a broad market recovery after a six-year property slump across the country, according to brokers. But analysts said such homes represented just a small portion of the mainland’s property industry, with increasing sales and higher prices not enough to turn the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15China targets its ultra-wealthy living abroad in tax bidAs Beijing seeks to close its budget deficit, authorities are tightening regulations on trusts established outside China, commonly used by the country's super-rich to avoid taxes.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 15Japan summer tourism season sees shift from China - driven demandJapan's summer tourism season is experiencing a change in demand, shifting away from its previous reliance on visitors from China. This indicates a change in tourism trends.japantoday.com · Japan
BUSINESSAug 15China to lift travel ban on Manus founders as Meta unwinds buyout deal: FTSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 15Apple gets U.S. warning not to buy memory chips from China: WSJSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 15GM Bets Next 20 Years on China , Three Years After NLPC Warned Shareholders - National Legal And Policy CenterGeneral Motors is reportedly focusing its next two decades of business on China, despite previous warnings to shareholders by the National Legal And Policy Center. This indicates a major long-term strategic decision for the company.nlpc.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 15Northern Metropolis and AI vital to Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: business chambersHong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan should prioritise the Northern Metropolis megaproject, strengthen the city’s position as an international financial centre and advance its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, major business chambers have said. In submissions for the city’s first five-year plan, groups including the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) identified the Northern Metropolis as a key economic driver. Their...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehiclesChina’s electric vehicles (EVs) already lead the way in terms of battery and autonomous driving technologies. Now, the country’s auto brands are adding a new dimension to the notion of intelligent cars: turning them into full-scale entertainment centres. A new wave of Chinese-developed EVs is hitting the market equipped with everything from voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, to headlights that double up as film projectors and karaoke systems. Some even feature immersive...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15Solana Company expects first validator-related rewards in Q3 2026 as 0.5 million SOL stake commitment supports Tokyo clusterSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 15Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not eventsMore than 86,000 football fans passed through Kai Tak Stadium over two nights recently as Manchester City faced Inter Milan and Chelsea took on Juventus. Supporters filled nearby malls and restaurants, with some merchants reporting foot traffic three to four times higher than usual. For those few hours, Kai Tak offered a glimpse of what Hong Kong’s day-to-night economy could become: international visitors and local residents arriving early and extending the occasion beyond the stadium. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15How China’s young managers grappled with billion-yuan mandates as AI shocks hit portfoliosAs Leopold Aschenbrenner’s US hedge fund saw assets wiped off by more than two-thirds in a single month, some of China’s new portfolio managers also felt the shock across the Pacific, learning bitter lessons early in their careers. The 50-day market turmoil, sparked by a global correction in artificial intelligence stocks in June, turned some of China’s rookie managers into an unwitting focal point. Even seasoned investors faced hard questions from clients as portfolios sagged. For Yuan Zeqiang,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 14The Budget Japanese Cruiser You Buy Once And Keep ForeverThis article discusses a Japanese-made cruiser that is presented as an affordable and durable purchase intended for long-term ownership. It provides consumer advice on a specific product.topspeed.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 14Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United StatesThe recent surge in Mexican exports of servers for artificial intelligence is being interpreted as evidence of Mexico's success in the world's most dynamic technology sectors. The post Mexico moves past Taiwan as the top AI server exporter to the United States appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
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