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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
BUSINESSAug 13South Korea stocks have entered bull market in about a month as AI trade roars backSouth Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 13Goldman says Japan's $1 trillion of reserves leaves 'plenty of capacity' for further yen interventionsJapan has enough cash at its disposal for a couple more rounds of yen-buying on the scale of last month's intervention, Goldman Sachs says.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 13With Hollywood struggling in China , can the Odyssey draw a crowd ? The article examines Hollywood's struggles in the Chinese market and speculates if 'the Odyssey' can attract an audience there. This discusses challenges within the entertainment industry's international market performance.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 13With Hollywood struggling in China , can the Odyssey draw a crowd ? Hollywood is reportedly facing difficulties in the Chinese market, raising questions about a specific film's potential success there. This discusses trends in the global film industry and market challenges.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 13Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectationsThe PPI reading was lower than the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 13What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?What will a stronger international financial centre look like for Hong Kong? Doubling down on yuan internationalisation is a key focus, experts say in this second of our five-part series on the city’s first five-year blueprint. Read part one here. With a symbolic press of a button, top officials and securities regulators from Hong Kong and mainland China earlier this month marked a historic moment for the city’s financial markets. The August 3 launch of the first offshore Chinese government...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13Fubon Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary opens first mainland China branch in ShenzhenFubon Bank (Hong Kong) has opened its first branch outside its home market, moving into mainland China to tap surging cross-border business opportunities as competition among foreign lenders in the Greater Bay Area intensifies. The branch, located in Shenzhen’s Qianhai financial zone, would initially focus on corporate banking, offering tailored cross-border financing to technology firms and enterprises seeking international expansion, the lender said in an announcement on Tuesday. The move...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13NextEra enters deal with U.S., Japanese governments to fund up to 10 GW of gas-powered generationNextEra has reached an agreement with the U.S. and Japanese governments to fund up to 10 GW of gas-powered generation. This deal signifies a notable international collaboration in energy infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Can Berkshire Hathaway without Warren Buffett remain a ‘north star’ for China’s investors?For decades, thousands of Chinese investors made pilgrimages each spring to Omaha, in the central US state of Nebraska, treating Warren Buffett’s shareholder meetings for investment firm Berkshire Hathaway less as corporate briefings than as audiences with an oracle. Buffett’s retirement as CEO, effective January 1, ended a 60-year run at the helm of the global conglomerate. Though he remains chairman, he was succeeded as chief executive by Greg Abel, who joined Berkshire in 1999 and had run its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Fearing deflated China demand, US soybean growers pivot to new buyers and biofuelUS soybean growers are “adapting” to a steep decline in China-bound exports by selling to third countries and the American biofuel sector, compensating enough to cause only a small drop in production, according to a top trade association’s chief economist. In November, Beijing committed to buy at least 25 million tonnes of American soybeans annually through 2028, as part of an agreement reached after China stopped the purchases during US President Donald Trump’s trade war in early 2025. But just...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Hong Kong stablecoin selection expands with Standard Chartered-led venture’s launchA Standard Chartered-led joint venture kicked off institutional use of Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoins on Wednesday, a year after the city put its stablecoin law into effect as part of an effort to become a global hub for digital assets. Retail use of the regulated cryptocurrency was expected “as early as end-2026”, subject to market conditions, said Anchorpoint Financial, a Hong Kong-licensed stablecoin issuer, in a statement on Wednesday. A joint venture formed by Standard Chartered,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Why China’s traders, e-commerce merchants feel boxed in by new EU packaging rulesWhile rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to dominate headlines, Chinese exporters face a far more immediate and concrete threat: the boxes, wraps, and plastic bags protecting their goods. On Wednesday, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across the bloc. Replacing a 1994 directive, the regulation sets requirements for every piece of packaging placed on the EU market, covering chemical restrictions, recyclability,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from superstars’ Arirang world tourThe arrival of BTS’s world tour in Hong Kong next year is expected to be a sure-fire hit with the city’s hospitality sector, with hotels likely to see a similar surge in bookings to the one experienced in Seoul earlier this year when the South Korean pop superstars launched their comeback series of concerts, according to analysts. When BTS kicked off their Arirang world tour – their first since completing mandatory military training – in the South Korean capital in April, local hotels recorded a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Will Philippines win race to secure Pax Silica hub before neighbours do?Officials have sold a potential US-led Pax Silica hub in the Philippines as a chance for the country to move up the technology supply chain, but as domestic backlash grows, Manila’s top diplomat to America has warned of losing the opportunity if it “drops the ball”. Analysts say Jose Manuel Romualdez’s message appeared aimed at critics but should be taken seriously, as regional rivals are also courting US-linked supply chain investment and some may be better placed to deliver. Romualdez told...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Indonesian sovereign fund takes A$3 . 57b stake in JBS AustraliaAn Indonesian sovereign fund has acquired a significant A$3.57 billion stake in JBS Australia. This represents a major international investment in the Australian market.sheepcentral.com · Australia
BUSINESSAug 12How Hong Kong can unlock the real value of its Asean trade boomThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations has a role to play in Hong Kong’s plans for its economy. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu signalled as much when he touched on the city’s first five-year plan in his August 7 meeting with Asean Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn. For businesses, however, the central question is not whether Hong Kong-Asean economic ties will continue to grow. They will. The harder question is who will capture the value that growth creates. Asean has been Hong Kong’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Economic Watch : China - ASEAN trade ties deepen as supply chains , connectivity strengthen - XinhuaTrade relations between China and ASEAN are deepening, marked by strengthening supply chains and enhanced connectivity. This indicates growing economic cooperation between the regions.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 12China’s EV sales slide again amid fading incentives, weak demand and persistent price warDeliveries of electric vehicles (EVs) in China fell 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, extending their decline to a seventh consecutive month as fading government incentives and weaker consumer demand weighed on the market. Domestic sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last month also fell 5.8 per cent from June, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). “A bleak market outlook is likely to affect most small [EV] companies, as some of them will be...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Asian stocks trade mixed amid Iran deal uncertainty; tech rally boosts KOSPI and ChinaAsian stock markets are trading mixed, influenced by uncertainty regarding an Iran deal, while technology stocks are performing strongly in KOSPI and China. This reflects the interplay of geopolitical events and sector-specific trends on global financial markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Align wins China patent ruling against AngelalignAlign Technology has won a patent ruling in China against Angelalign. This outcome impacts intellectual property rights and competitive dynamics within the industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Manus to return as independent firm after China forces Meta unwind of $2B dealManus will reportedly return as an independent firm after China compelled Meta to unwind a $2 billion deal. This indicates a significant business transaction being reversed due to external pressure.Seeking Alpha Tech