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BusinessOct 4Hong Kong’s IPO haul more than doubles to HK$388b in first 9 months: Paul ChanFunds raised through initial public offerings in Hong Kong more than doubled year on year to over HK$388 billion (US$49.4 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing the total amount for the whole of last year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has said. Adding to the positive outlook, Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the government-owned Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), noted on Sunday that more than 30 of its portfolio firms were preparing to apply for Hong Kong listings...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 4NOC keeps fuel prices unchangedBy A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Oct. 4: The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to keep the prices of petroleum prod...risingnepaldaily · nepal
BusinessOct 4New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie bookstores in Hong KongSmall independent bookstores tucked away in walk-up tenement buildings above neon-lit streets have long made Mong Kok a sanctuary for Hong Kong book lovers, until recently when one after another was forced to close due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. Defying the trend, 41-year-old bibliophile Grace Lau invested a six-figure sum to launch New Year Bookshop, a move driven by passion and lower rents that some in the community regarded as a bold gamble on the neighbourhood’s literary...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 4Wall Street’s IPO fervour cools on tepid demand and valuation worriesSeveral listings have been paused in recent weeks as delay in Anthropic’s public debut sends a chill through marketsFinancial Times
BusinessOct 4Masayoshi Son’s AI ambitions outgrow SoftBank’s balance sheetDigitalBridge CEO Marc Ganzi says his data centre investment group will be SoftBank’s ‘third-party infrastructure arm’ after $4bn takeoverFinancial Times
BusinessOct 4Dear all: how bosses should talk to the troopsAnd what they should always try to avoidFinancial Times
BusinessOct 4How 60,000 Polish number plates exposed Italy’s tax allergyGiorgia Meloni is moving to cut unpopular road levies that have spawned evasion schemes using cars registered in PolandFinancial Times
BusinessOct 4Trump tariffs a mixed bag for US auto industryNEW YORK: President Donald Trump has claimed a "roaring comeback" in American auto manufacturing following his aggressive trade policies, but analysts view the cumulative impact as more of a mixed bag.nst · malaysia
BusinessOct 4Ethereum Price Prediction: $5,000 ETH and $1 AlphaPepe Put Two Very Different Upside Scenarios For Crypto Traders To ChooseEthereum at $5,000 would be a major win for ETH holders, but it would not recreate the entry early Ethereum buyers once had. ETH is already one of crypto’s biggest assets, with years of public… Read the full article on TechBullion.techbullion · united kingdom
BusinessOct 4How Malaysia offers Chinese investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than ThailandMalaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive price points similar to those found in Thailand, according to analysts. Data from Juwai IQI, a property portal with 7 million listings across 111 countries, showed that in the first half of 2026, Malaysia was the fourth-highest destination for inquiries received from Chinese buyers. That compared with...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 4Palantir calls on Stephen Conroy for reputation rehabilitationWith $17 million in federal government contracts on the line, the spy data giant is desperate for friends in Canberra.afr · australia
BusinessOct 4China closes hundreds of banks to bolster financial systemMore than 670 lenders, a record, shut down last year as Fitch says smaller players remain sector’s weakest partFinancial Times
BusinessOct 4‘Uncertainty now a standing condition of international economy’, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman; highlights India's economic resilienceThe finance minister cited the critical minerals mission, rare earth corridors, semiconductor programme and small modular reactors as key strategic responses.hindustantimes · india
BusinessOct 4Japanese and Korean shipbuilders deploy robots to take on ChinaUS allies invest in ‘smart shipyards’ as Beijing’s dominance of industry alarms WashingtonFinancial Times
BusinessOct 4"My friends pay me to take care of their children along with mine. It's a rewarding way to earn $400 a week as a stay-at-home mom."Rachel Meghan Quint stopped working full-time after the birth of her son due to the high cost of daycare. Now she takes care of the children of three friend families and earns about $400 a week while still being with her own.Clarín
BusinessOct 4Middle East crude exports recover to near pre-war levels but oil products still lag, analysts sayAnalysts report that crude oil exports from the Middle East are nearing pre-war levels, though oil product exports continue to lag. This suggests an ongoing recovery in the region's energy sector following conflict, with varying speeds across different oil products.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 3Lokesh outlines State’s strategy to become leading destinationSpeed, service and stability are the core principles, says the HRD Minister, adding that focus is on converting investment commitments into projects, jobs and long-term economic growthThe Hindu
BusinessOct 3Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ 1587 Prime earns major recognition on Yelp’s top new restaurants list amid ongoing legal battleTravis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ 1587 Prime has earned major recognition after ranking No. 6 on Yelp’s list of top new restaurants. The Kansas City steakhouse, which opened in September 2025, is gaining attention for its premium offerings and customer reviews. The honour comes as Kelce and Mahomes face an ongoing trademark lawsuit over the 1587 name, with the Chiefs stars seeking to have the case dismissed.toi · india
BusinessOct 3America's $28B hemp THC industry is under threat from a looming banSen. Mitch McConnell closed a loophole in the hemp law he championedThe Independent World
BusinessOct 310 most expensive homes sold in Franklin Township area, Sept. 21-27A single-family home in Somerset that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Franklin Township area over the past week.nj · united states of america
BusinessOct 3Twelve state-owned coal mining enterprises to be transferred to State Property FundThe Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a decision to transfer 12 integral property complexes of state-owned enterprises from the management of the Ministry of Energy to the State Property Fund of Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
BusinessOct 310 most expensive homes sold in Toms River area, Sept. 21-27A single-family home in Toms River that sold for $2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Toms River area during the past week.nj · united states of america
BusinessOct 3River does not give up the rental of the Monumental despite AFA's request and will charge for the National Team's friendly matchesThe club decided to maintain charging for the rental of the Monumental for the matches against Burkina Faso and Benin. AFA had asked the club to waive that income and donate the money to a charity. River would receive around 1.2 million dollars for the two matches.Clarín
BusinessOct 3Another 100-year-old retailer closing its doorsBusinesses that survive for a century become part of the communities they serve, making their eventual loss feel bigger than a store closing.thestreet · united states of america