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BUSINESSSep 15Who will shoulder the debts behind Indonesia’s China-backed Whoosh railway?Indonesia’s finance ministry is preparing to absorb debt payments for Whoosh, the China-funded high-speed railway connecting Jakarta and Bandung, in a move officials say will ease financial pressure on the state-owned enterprises that built and operate the line. The government has argued that the burden is manageable after the debt was restructured over 80 years, requiring annual instalments of about 1 trillion rupiah (US$56.5 million). But the plan has also raised concerns that taxpayers are...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15AM Markets Need to Know: China tightens AI safeguards, bond yields rise, and moreKey market updates include China's new AI safeguards and rising bond yields. These developments are significant for global financial markets and technology sectors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 15‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderlyA new business trend has emerged in China where young people get paid to throw out rubbish for others at a small fee – and it is proving to be a surprising success. While many people consider taking out the rubbish merely an incidental chore, it has evolved into a paid service in China. On social media platforms, some entrepreneurs promote their rubbish disposal services. Their fees range from three to five yuan (45 to 75 US cents) per pickup, with an option for a monthly package priced at...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15China's retail sales slow again as Beijing struggles to revive consumer spendingRetail sales in China grew just 0.4% in August, the slowest pace since growth resumed and the second consecutive monthly slowdown, underlining how little progress Beijing has made in reviving consumer spending even as factory output accelerates.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 15LNG Demand in China and India Could Surge When Prices NormalizeYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 15China’s economy shows signs of weakness as investment slumpsDeteriorating domestic indicators add pressure on policymakers to increase stimulus spendingFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 15China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on BeijingChina's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 15China targets offshore operations of brokerages in crackdown on pay loopholes, corruptionChina’s securities regulator and its industry body are moving to close compensation loopholes for brokerage management and staff, extending anti-corruption oversight to overseas operations for the first time, as Beijing pushes the sector to build world-class investment banks. The Securities Association of China, a self-regulatory body under the supervision of the regulator, recently sent brokerages a revised draft of its rules on “clean practices”, seeking industry feedback by September 29,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran linksThe unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection especially important to ensuring a fair trial for the Chinese tech giant, according to US litigation experts. Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way. Richard Gabriel,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14China's DeepSeek hires dealmaker as CFO ahead of possible IPOYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 14China Moves Deeper Into Kazakhstan’s Uranium Market: What It Means for the WestKazatomprom could sell its entire uranium output to Eastern markets, but the company intends to keep its supply chain diversified. Dastan Kosherbayev, Director for Strategy and International Development, stated this during the World Nuclear Symposium in London. Currently, Eastern markets account for approximately half of Kazatomprom's annual sales, with the remainder split evenly between Europe and the United States. Demand from Eastern buyers continues to rise. These clients treat uranium as a strategic asset, prioritizing guaranteed physical volumes over price fluctuations. "We are in a situation where we could sell our entire production to the East, and there would still be additional demand," Kosherbayev told World Nuclear News.pravda_ru · russia
BUSINESSSep 14Vale S.A. (VALE) Deepens China Ties with Potential Yuan Bond DebutYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 14Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping tradeFrom Angolan oil to Congolese copper, China's economic slowdown is creating new winners and losers across Africa. The post Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping trade appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSSep 14Venture Global signs 20-year LNG supply deal with China GasVenture Global has finalized a 20-year agreement to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to China Gas. This long-term deal signifies a major energy trade partnership between the companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 14Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading backCompanies that previously left China to avoid tariffs are now reportedly returning. This indicates a shifting global trade landscape and evolving corporate strategies regarding manufacturing locations.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 13Veteran investor Fang Fenglei on why the China ‘investibility’ debate is no debate at allOver the past three decades, investor Fang Fenglei has had a major role in shaping China’s capital markets. He worked with Morgan Stanley in the early 1990s to help create the country’s first joint venture investment bank – China International Capital Corp. Then, at the start of the millennium, he spearheaded the listing of state-owned giants in Hong Kong as CEO of Bank of China International, later chairing a China joint venture with Goldman Sachs. Now the chairman of Hopu Investments, Fang...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 13Seeking cash for AI, China’s Z.ai eyes new US$5b fundraising push after July share saleZ.ai, the Chinese artificial intelligence model developer listed in Hong Kong, is seeking to raise about HK$15.7 billion (US$2 billion) through a placement of roughly 21.97 million new H shares at HK$714 apiece, according to a company filing on Sunday. The company also announced a 20.14 billion yuan (US$3 billion) convertible-bond sale, according to its filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange. Z.ai, also known as Zhipu AI, closed at HK$793 on Friday, down 73 per cent from its intraday high of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 13China , Russia , India seek economic cooperation at BRICS - Asia & PacificChina, Russia, and India are seeking economic cooperation at a BRICS-Asia & Pacific event. This indicates efforts to strengthen economic ties among these nations and regional influence.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
BUSINESSSep 13Nigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese touristsNTDA Director-General, Ola Awakan, during the meeting, called for a structured China-Nigeria Tourism Market Development Programme. The post Nigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese tourists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 13BRICS Billionaire Club : Who richest in India , China , Russia , Brazil ? Net worth of Mukesh Ambani , Zhang Yiming , othersThis article explores the wealthiest individuals within BRICS nations, detailing their net worths. It provides insights into the economic power and personal fortunes within these emerging economies.livemint.com · India
BUSINESSSep 12Oil's roundtrip back to $100. Why China could determine what happens nextThe U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 12US-China decoupling could benefit other countries, China trade war game suggestsChinese researchers have modelled a war game scenario suggesting that a complete economic decoupling between the US and China could, unexpectedly, yield dividends for most other nations. Using a quantitative trade model – a data-based economic framework that estimates how changes in trade affect economies – two researchers based in southern China’s Guangdong province found that if the world’s two largest economies were to sever trade relations entirely, a number of other countries, including...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 12GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China tiesMost battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 12USA opens its market to external meats, while China does the oppositeThe Asian giant aims to feed its increasingly large and powerful domestic market with proteins from alternative or plant-based meats.Clarín
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