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BUSINESSAug 14Hong Kong insurers to weather Beijing’s tax shift with 8-10% premium growth: S&PHong Kong’s life insurers could still see annual premium growth of 8 to 10 per cent over the next two years, despite a recent regulatory shift stemming from Beijing’s overseas taxation rules, according to credit-rating agency S&P Global Ratings. Resilient demand for overseas diversification should prevent a lasting downturn, the agency said, in the latest vote of confidence in the city’s thriving insurance and wealth management industries. “We expect a temporary slowdown in sales to mainland...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 14Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in EuropeThe rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 14Chromalloy Receives Indonesia DGCA Approval for CFM56 - 5B / 7B PMA PartsChromalloy has received approval from the Indonesia DGCA for its CFM56-5B/7B PMA parts. This signifies a regulatory milestone for the company's products.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
BUSINESSAug 14Hong Kong’s university town: where’s the money and what will success look like?Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis with a university town as a core engine. In this third of a five-part series on the city’s first five-year blueprint, we look at the talk of the town. Read part two here. Hong Kong is a city that has among the highest concentration of top universities with at least eight making it to global and regional rankings and as excitement builds over a new economic hub, a new buzz phrase has emerged in the sector – ‘university town’. One is set to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 14Transit giant CRRC sets down marker in Hong Kong as sales pitch to overseas citiesNearly 30 years after the closure of Hong Kong’s iconic Kai Tak Airport, state-owned giant China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) hopes to provide the nearby waterfront area – a narrow stretch of land that juts into Victoria Harbour – with a route to better transit connectivity. Executives from the world-leading railway vehicle manufacturer said the company aims to use the former airport site as a test bed for an autonomous bus system, and a potential runway for overseas expansion. They...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13Argentina, en una lista de la Casa Blanca de países desde donde se triangulan productos de ChinaLa Casa Blanca estima que el fenómeno podría involucrar entre US$ 40.000 millones y US$ 303.000 millones anuales en mercancías vinculadas a China.Fuerte embestida de Washington contra la influencia de la potencia asiática.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 13Otra marca china llega a la Argentina y apunta a un segmento clave para el trabajoSe trata de Karry, la división de utilitarios del Grupo Chery. La compañía debuta en el mercado local con dos modelos. Características y precios.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 13SK hynix's South Korean workers unveil new unified union amid stalled wage talksSK hynix's South Korean workers have introduced a new unified union amidst ongoing stalled wage negotiations. This development signals a potential shift in labor relations at the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 13CHINA - HAINAN - INTL TOURISM & CONSUMPTION DESTINATION - DEVELOPMENT ( CN ) This article pertains to the development of Hainan, China, as an international tourism and consumption destination, indicating economic and regional development efforts.laosnews.net · United States
BUSINESSAug 13Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong seeks interest in land parcels for logistics hubHong Kong authorities have invited interested parties to submit expressions of interest to develop land parcels set aside for a modern logistics cluster under the Northern Metropolis megaproject. The Transport and Logistics Bureau and the Civil Engineering and Development Department said the sites would meet long-term demand, promote the development of modern logistics and reinforce the city’s position as an international hub for the industry. “Through the [expressions of interest], the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13China JD . com tops quarterly revenue estimates - The Economic TimesJD.com, a Chinese e-commerce company, has exceeded its quarterly revenue estimates. This financial performance indicates stronger-than-expected business results for the company.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 13Yen hovers near 160 level; Goldman says Japan has enough cash to intervene againThe Japanese Yen is currently near the 160 level, with Goldman Sachs suggesting that Japan has sufficient funds to intervene in the market again. This highlights ongoing currency market dynamics and potential economic actions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 13Vietnam , Rare Earths , and the Evolving China Plus One StrategyThis article discusses Vietnam's role in rare earth resources and its position within the evolving China Plus One strategy. It explores international trade and supply chain diversification efforts.thediplomat.com · China
BUSINESSAug 13Indonesia eyes mass production of home-grown EVs by 2028Indonesia hopes ⁠to start ⁠the mass production of home-grown ⁠electric cars no later than 2028, President Prabowo Subianto said on Thursday, in an effort to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The president said the government is currently building a huge factory complex to manufacture the electric cars in the Subang region of West Java province. Prabowo was referring to a 60-hectare development that aims to produce up to 50,000 vehicles annually and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13China’s YMTC overtakes Kioxia, Micron in global NAND shipments: CounterpointAccording to Counterpoint, China's YMTC has surpassed Kioxia and Micron in global NAND shipments. This signifies a notable shift in market leadership within the semiconductor industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 13Hong Kong’s MTR Corp profit more than doubles to HK$15.87 billion on property gainsNet profit at Hong Kong rail operator the MTR Corporation more than doubled to HK$15.87 billion (US$2 billion) in the first half of 2026, from HK$7.70 billion a year earlier, as strong gains from property development offset largely flat performance in its rail and commercial operations. The partly privatised corporation reported a 120.7 per cent year-on-year increase in property-development profit to HK$12.23 billion, driven mainly by projects at Tai Wai Station and The Southside “Package 5” in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13Beijing’s offshore insurance tax tests Hong Kong wealth managementFinancial markets have been gripped by concern in recent days over reports that China was introducing a new tax on returns from offshore insurance policies. The significance of the episode could prove more complex than the initial market reaction suggests. According to a report from Caixin, Chinese tax authorities have sought to collect tax on investment returns generated by offshore insurance policies held by mainland residents, with early enforcement cases reportedly emerging in Beijing and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13Japan's July producer prices rise 7.2% Y/Y, slightly below expectationsJapan's producer prices in July rose by 7.2% year-over-year, which was a slightly lower increase than anticipated. This report provides an update on inflation trends in the Japanese economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 13Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US: ReutersFord plans to relocate the production of certain Lincoln models from China to the United States, according to Reuters.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 13China’s YMTC breaks into global top 3 flash-memory suppliers for first timeYangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has broken into the world’s top three NAND flash memory suppliers by volume for the first time, marking a milestone for China’s semiconductor ambitions as it strives to narrow the revenue gap with global rivals in high-value data-centre storage. The Wuhan-based chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global NAND bit shipments – a measure of total storage capacity shipped rather than total chip units – in the second quarter, narrowly overtaking Japan’s Kioxia,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13South Korea’s Kospi has staged a stunning comeback. How long will the bull market last?South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors piled back into the semiconductor giants that dominate the index.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 13The Next Global Economic Crisis Could Be Made in ChinaHow overcapacity ends.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSAug 13Indonesia eyes gradual implementation of more targeted fuel subsidiesIndonesia is considering a phased approach to implement more focused fuel subsidies, indicating a shift in its economic policy that could impact citizens and the energy sector.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSAug 13Hong Kong new frontier : Where Indonesia grows global - EconomyThe article discusses Hong Kong as a new frontier for Indonesia's global economic growth. This focuses on international economic developments and business expansion.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia