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BUSINESS5d agoChina accelerates purchases of US soybeans, exceeding 3 million tons in six sessionsRecent operations by China and Spain reinforce the commercial movement of US soybeans for the 2026/27 campaign. As international demand expands, South American production remains under monitoring due to regional differences in rainfall and the progress of Brazilian planting.Clarín
BUSINESS5d agoAI chip surge lifts South Korea to record surplus, behind only ChinaSouth Korea earned US$116.63 billion more from the world than it spent in the second quarter of this year – exceeding the combined current account surpluses of Germany and Japan for the first time on record. The current account measures a country’s trade and income with the world. It counts goods and services sold abroad, money earned on overseas investments and payments flowing the other way. A surplus means more foreign currency is coming in than going out. Surging demand for semiconductors...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoChina may well be the next big competitor for Asian migrant labourFor decades, China was one of the world’s largest sources of migrant labour. Its workers staffed factories at home and built infrastructure abroad. But demographic decline may eventually force China to contemplate a striking reversal: importing workers on a meaningful scale. That change is not imminent. China still has a vast labour force and substantial youth unemployment. It is investing heavily in industrial automation, extending working lives through a gradual increase in the retirement age,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoCould new US investment curbs complicate China’s biotech licensing surge?Chinese biotech firms face fresh headwinds in their global expansion as Washington’s proposed outbound investment restrictions threaten to disrupt deal structures, even though drug licensing agreements remain untouched for now, analysts say. The US Treasury Department’s draft rules released last week would “make it much harder for Chinese biotech firms to attract direct US investment or enter joint ventures”, according to David Zhang, an analyst at policy research firm Trivium China. US Treasury...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoSouth Korea urged to guard chip profitability as China’s CXMT and YMTC gain market shareChina’s expanding semiconductor industry is fuelling mounting anxiety in South Korea, where a new consultancy report has warned local chipmakers to defend profitability as Chinese rivals scale up production and strengthen market share. Samil PwC, the South Korean member firm of the global consultancy, said in a report made public on Monday that Chinese competition would likely heat up first in the areas of conventional memory, mature-node manufacturing, and packaging and testing. To stay ahead,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoGold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buyRussia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS6d agoWhat’s next for Hong Kong developers in mainland China?Hong Kong’s major property developers are shifting investment in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets, including hospitality, as weak home sales and fewer attractive investment opportunities prompt them to focus on existing properties, recurring income and debt reduction. “In recent years, after we recycled the capital from our projects, we haven’t really found many good opportunities on the mainland,” Stephen Ng, chairman and managing director of Wharf Holdings, said at...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 242026 China Marine Economy Expo Kicks Off : Embarking Together on a Journey Toward Digital and Smart OceanThe 2026 China Marine Economy Expo has commenced, focusing on a future journey towards digital and smart ocean development. This event highlights advancements in the marine economic sector.asiabulletin.com · China
BUSINESSOct 24Interview : China clean energy achievements accelerate global energy transition , says IEA chiefThe IEA chief states that China's clean energy achievements are accelerating the global energy transition. This highlights China's role in international efforts towards sustainable energy.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSOct 24China grants approval to Citi for wholly - owned securities company in opening - up pushChina has granted approval to Citi for a wholly-owned securities company as part of its opening-up push. This signifies further access for foreign financial institutions to the Chinese market.china.org.cn · China
BUSINESSOct 24China innovation gains pace , powering new growth drivers : ReportA report indicates that China's innovation is accelerating, which is powering new drivers for economic growth. This suggests significant developments in China's economic and technological landscape.china.org.cn · China
BUSINESSOct 23Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should get ready nowAmCham Mexico's CEO argues China’s debt-fueled export model is unsustainable as the U.S. decouples — and Mexico must be ready to absorb the production China can no longer deliver. The post Opinion: China’s model is cracking and Mexico (and the world) should get ready now appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSOct 23Citi gets nod from Beijing to set up a wholly owned securities company in ChinaCiti said on Friday it has received approval from Chinese regulators to set up a wholly owned securities company in the world's second largest economy, just about one…Japan Today
BUSINESSOct 23EU trade Chief seeks to rebalance EU-China trade as Brussels weighs tougher measuresThe European Commission hopes to curb Chinese imports in additional sectors in upcoming talks with Beijing while exploring new trade defence measures, though the move risks triggering retaliatory action from China.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 23South Africa's bilateral trade with China surges after zero-tariff dealCommerce between the two countries reached almost $15 billion from May through to August, representing a nearly 24 per cent year-on-year increase.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 23CBN outlines market infrastructure supporting Nigeria–China financial flows at Beijing investor forumUmeano highlights fixed-income market development and arrangements as banking executives discuss cross-border payment connectivity The post CBN outlines market infrastructure supporting Nigeria–China financial flows at Beijing investor forum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSOct 23An Arctic Traffic Jam Highlights Doubts Over Russia's Northern Sea Route To ChinaThe Kremlin has heavily invested in the promise that retreating Arctic sea ice opens up a once impassable route that is further from the reach of Ukrainian drone attacks or European naval interdiction of shadow fleet vessels. But officials are learning that cutting a path through ice isn't easy.RFE/RL
BUSINESSOct 23China approves Citigroup securities venture after nearly five-year waitSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 23China Q3 phone market down 10 % YoY ⋆ Electronics WeeklyChina's phone market experienced a 10% year-over-year decline in the third quarter. This indicates a significant downturn in a major electronics market.electronicsweekly.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSOct 23China Evergrande Group : Evergrande Liquidators Recover Just 1 % of $46 Billion Debt After 2 . 5 Years , ETRealtyLiquidators for China Evergrande Group have reportedly recovered only 1% of its $46 billion debt over two and a half years. This signals significant challenges in the resolution of the company's financial crisis.realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSOct 23Volvo Cars shares plunge 28% amid China sales slump and fresh job cutsThe Swedish automaker cited a deteriorating environment led by "tougher" market conditions in China and the U.S., which "negatively affected free cash flow."CNBC
BUSINESSOct 23Volvo Group Q3 earnings rise as truck deliveries increase 11%, lifts India and China estimatesVolvo Group reported increased Q3 earnings due to an 11% rise in truck deliveries, leading to raised estimates for India and China. This indicates positive financial performance and market growth in key regions for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 23Caught between the US and ChinaEconomies like Mexico are being forced to choose sides on tradeFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 22US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high - tech investments in China , other adversaries – Winnipeg Free PressThe US Treasury has proposed a new rule aimed at restricting high-tech investments in China and other adversarial nations. This measure seeks to safeguard national security interests by controlling capital flows into strategic industries.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada