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BUSINESSSep 28U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifiesThe lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 28Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul GeneralBy Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye  The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said. Yuqing disclosed this at a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s […] The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassadorUS President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday. The post Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech in stake saleChinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has deepened its partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group after agreeing to sell a stake in its battery swap subsidiary to the automotive conglomerate in a deal that values the unit at 16 billion yuan (US$2.4 billion). Geely Holding, controlled by Chinese billionaire Li Shufu, would pay 640 million yuan in cash and contribute its wholly owned battery-swapping unit Yiyi Internet Technology in exchange for a 30 per cent share in Nio Power, Nio said in a...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 28Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassiesSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Powering inclusive and resilient growth for Philippine MSMEsThis article discusses efforts to promote inclusive and resilient growth for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. It focuses on economic development strategies for local businesses.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSSep 28Geely to buy 30 % stake in Nio battery - swapping unitGeely plans to acquire a 30% stake in Nio's battery-swapping unit. This represents a significant investment and partnership in the automotive technology sector.paultan.org · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 28Japan service inflation hits over two - year high , bolsters case for further BOJ rate hikesJapan's service inflation has reached its highest point in over two years, which strengthens the argument for additional interest rate increases by the Bank of Japan. This development indicates significant economic shifts and potential monetary policy adjustments in Japan.thailandnews.net · Thailand
POLITICSSep 28 [ Editorial ] Top priority in North Korean POW case should be human rights , not politicsAn editorial argues that human rights should be the primary focus in the North Korean Prisoner of War case, rather than political considerations. This expresses an opinion on a sensitive international issue.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSSep 28Column : Committed to China since 1979 -- on 20th anniversary of World Economic Forum Beijing OfficeA column reflects on the World Economic Forum's two-decade presence in Beijing, highlighting its long-term engagement with China since 1979. This marks a significant anniversary in international economic relations.haitisun.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28US , China eye lower tariffs on $30 billion of goods each in fresh trade frameworkThe United States and China are considering reducing tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods each under a new trade agreement. This development indicates a potential de-escalation of trade tensions and could significantly impact global commerce.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 28Ex-Yokohama mayor to run again after resigning over abuse of powerFormer Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, who stepped down earlier this month after admitting he bullied and verbally assaulted subordinates, told his supporters at a meeting Monday he will…Japan Today
WORLDSep 28Thieves steal drunk man’s shoes and ¥1 million in cashOn the night of September 23, a 38-year-old office worker in Osaka had been enjoying some drinks. Or maybe he hadn’t started knocking them back until after midnight…Japan Today
MILITARYSep 28Japan's boosting of southwest defenses to be easier under new Okinawa governorJapan is likely to see smoother sailing in its efforts to bolster its defenses in its southwestern region after the new Okinawa governor, who is more supportive of…Japan Today
DISASTERSep 28Bangkok streets turn to canals as days of heavy rain bring citywide floodingDays of heavy rain have flooded Bangkok, disrupting transport and businesses, with shelters opened and officials warning water could take days to recede.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 28US ambassador to China states that Trump offered Xi to buy American weaponsEl representante de EE.UU. en China reveló que Trump propuso a Xi adquirir armamento, pese a la prohibición legal vigente en su país. La oferta sorprendió dado el contexto de rivalidad militar y tecnológica entre ambos países, mientras EE.UU. sigue armando a Taiwán.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 28White House releases list of products US, China could tax lessThe White House released Sunday lists of products that could benefit from lower tariffs under an arrangement with China affecting $30 billion in goods in each direction, without specifying the rates or timetable. The post White House releases list of products US, China could tax less appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 28China says U.S. trade truce extension creates space to advance talksChina said on Monday a two-month extension of a trade truce with the United States would provide room for both sides to evaluate the implementation ‌of their arrangement…Japan Today
WORLDSep 28Hong Kong authorities investigate yacht that allegedly charged at boat with 6 rowersHong Kong marine authorities have launched an investigation after a yacht sped directly towards a boat rowed by six athletes during a race in Sai Kung over the weekend, with one of the rowers alleging the act was “deliberate”. The incident came to light on Sunday after one of the rowers, Eddie Lam Yat-ming, an assistant professor at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University’s Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, shared footage of the encounter on social media. Lam was taking part in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summitWashington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 28Singaporean TV actors charged over death penalty protestsSix Singaporeans, including journalist Kirsten Han and Phua Chu Kang actors Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, were charged on Monday with taking part in public assemblies. The assemblies were held in prohibited areas, with one held outside the State Courts in support of abolishing the death penalty, as well as candlelight vigils held outside Changi Prison for death row inmates. The six charged are Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 38, Ten Leu Jiun Jeanne-Marie, 56, Howe Wen Khong Rocky, 31, Kirsten Han,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28China’s gas turbine makers aim to challenge global giants. Is Malaysia the start?In the latest milestone for China’s heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturers, Shanghai Electric has secured a turnkey contract to supply equipment to a power plant in Malaysia, giving it a foothold in a market dominated by established foreign suppliers amid a global supply crunch. The state-owned conglomerate, based in the Chinese financial centre, hailed the deal reached earlier this month as evidence of the competitiveness of its integrated solutions and its capacity to design and manufacture...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28440,000 mainland arrivals over Mid-Autumn weekend, hotels brace for National DayMainland Chinese visitors made nearly 440,000 trips to Hong Kong over the extended Mid-Autumn Festival weekend, with a tourism industry representative expecting hotel occupancy to exceed 90 per cent in popular districts during the coming National Day “golden week”. According to figures released on Monday, Hong Kong’s Immigration Department recorded 439,532 inbound trips by mainland visitors from last Friday to Sunday. The figure accounted for about a quarter of the 1.73 million inbound trips...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Businessman Jason Poon, wife, granted bail over alleged HK$6 million loan fraudHong Kong businessman Jason Poon Chuk-hung and his wife have been granted bail after facing charges for allegedly defrauding a government financing scheme for businesses out of HK$6 million (US$765,000) during the Covid-19 pandemic. Construction businessman Poon, 56, and his 54-year-old wife, Carrie Chu Shu-fong, were told at Kowloon City Court on Monday that proceedings for their fraud and money laundering charges would be transferred to the District Court, where the maximum sentence for any...South China Morning Post