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• YMTC parent starts IPO tutoring process for China's 3D NAND champion economy-finance

  The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), a major player in 3D NAND flash memory production in China, announced on Tuesday that it has initiated the initial…

• US jobless claims fall to 209,000 as lay-offs stay low economy-finance

  US applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 3,000 to 209,000 for the week ending May 16, below the 213,000 forecast by analysts surveyed by FactSet. The Labor Department…

• Wes Streeting Proposes UK Wealth Tax Equalising Capital Gains with Income Tax economy-finance

  Wes Streeting, a former UK health minister and aspiring Labour Party leader, outlined his proposal on Saturday to elevate capital gains tax rates to align with income tax rates.…

• Nvidia posts record $81.6B revenue, reveals $43B in startup holdings economy-finance

  Nvidia reported record revenue of $81.6 billion for the quarter ending April 26, up 20% from the previous quarter, with data center revenue hitting a record $75.2 billion. The…

• Trump warns of more strikes as Iran talks reach final stages economy-finance

  President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran are nearing completion but warned of potential escalations. At Joint Base Andrews, he expressed concerns about the…

• Shadow Market of Sketchy AI Investments Booms with Layered SPVs economy-finance

  A shadow secondary market for AI company equity is booming, with sketchy deals brokered through multiple layers of special-purpose vehicles (SPVs). Ash Arora, a self-identified…

• Boston Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Arts Grants economy-finance

  Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's proposed $4.9 billion budget eliminates most arts grant funding, cutting the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture by $1.2 million (27% of its operating…

• SEC Set to Allow Crypto Tokenized Stock Trading Under Innovation Exemption economy-finance

  This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is anticipated to unveil an "innovation exemption" that will permit publicly traded companies to represent their…

• SEC Proposes Biggest IPO Overhaul in 20 Years to Revive Public Markets economy-finance

  On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced significant revisions to public market regulations, marking the first major update in 20 years. These…

• EU selects tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile economy-finance

  The European Union has chosen tungsten, rare earths, and gallium as the first minerals for its inaugural critical mineral stockpile, marking a concrete step to reduce reliance on…

• Chinese investment in Europe hits 7-year high of €16.8bn in 2025 economy-finance

  In 2025, Chinese investments in Europe reached a peak not seen in seven years, totaling €16.8 billion, fueled by a significant increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and…

• China's Russian oil imports rise 11.3% amid Middle East instability economy-finance

  According to data from Chinese customs, in April, China’s crude oil imports from Russia experienced an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year, reaching almost 9 million…

• Putin seeks major oil and gas deal in China amid yuan settlement push economy-finance

  In a recent trip to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin is following closely behind US President Donald Trump to discuss a significant energy agreement. The negotiations are…

• Strait of Hormuz disruption signals global economic vulnerability economy-finance

  The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil and LNG transportation, has sparked concerns about other key shipping lanes like the Malacca Strait. The International Energy Agency…

• US charges 7 Chinese executives and 4 shipping firms over container price-fixing cartel economy-finance

  The US Department of Justice has charged seven Chinese executives and four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturers with conspiring to restrict supply and fix…

• US sanctions Iranian exchange house and 19 shadow fleet vessels economy-finance

  The US Treasury Department has placed sanctions on Amin Exchange, also referred to as Ebrahimi and Associates Partnership Company, for managing a series of front companies in…

• Global retreat from US Treasuries deepens as yields hit 2007 highs economy-finance

  With inflation pushing yields to their highest level since 2007, there’s been a drop in foreign investments in US Treasuries. China is among the countries pulling back, and Japan,…

• US-China trade tensions persist despite summit pledges economy-finance

  US-China trade relations are anticipated to stay tense, despite recent diplomatic commitments. The US International Trade Commission has initiated an inquiry into potentially…

• Samsung adviser warns China's chip expansion threatens AI memory boom economy-finance

  Kyung Kye-hyun, who previously led Samsung's semiconductor division and now serves as an advisor, cautioned that the swift growth of China's chip manufacturing could jeopardize…

• Tether Invests in LemFi to Power Stablecoin Remittances to Africa and Asia economy-finance

  On May 18, Tether announced a strategic investment in LemFi, a UK-based cross-border financial platform serving diaspora communities in the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. The deal…

• Quantum Computing IPOs Surge, but Investors Warned of Uncertain Future economy-finance

  The recent influx of initial public offerings from quantum computing companies hints that 2026 might be pivotal for the sector; however, experts warn that its commercial success…

• Moonshot AI unwinds offshore VIE structure for Hong Kong IPO economy-finance

  Moonshot AI, a unicorn based in Beijing and the creator of the Kimi chatbot, has notified its shareholders of plans to eliminate its offshore variable interest entity (VIE)…

• Standard Chartered Lifts 2030 Earnings Target to 18%, CEO Winters Cites Hong Kong as Core economy-finance

  Standard Chartered has increased its earnings goal for 2030 to an 18% return on tangible equity, up from the previous target of 11.9% for 2025. CEO Bill Winters referred to Hong…

• Goldman Sachs: US AI investment will pay off despite Chinese open-source competition economy-finance

  Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan argues that US AI investment will deliver returns, dismissing fears of a bubble. Speaking at the Asia Communacopia + Technology Conference in…

• Chinese firms face EU compliance hurdles due to legal service reluctance economy-finance

  Chinese companies expanding into the European Union are encountering significant compliance issues because they often avoid paying for professional legal services. A planned…

• Argentina Repays China Swap Debt Amid US Pressure economy-finance

  Argentina has repaid nearly 90% of its currency swap debt to China's central bank, reducing the balance from a peak of US$5 billion to roughly US$675 million by mid-January. The…

• China Positions Itself as Central Diplomatic Broker economy-finance

  China is no longer balancing between the US and Russia but positioning itself as the central axis of global diplomacy. President Xi Jinping hosted US and Russian counterparts…

• US Treasury Extends Russian Oil Import Waiver 30 Days Amid Iran War Supply Squeeze economy-finance

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday a 30-day extension allowing countries to import Russian oil already in tankers at sea, aimed at mitigating supply shortages…

• China-Russia Expo Opens in Harbin Amid Putin-Trump Visit Diplomacy economy-finance

  The 10th China-Russia Expo launched in Harbin on Sunday, featuring addresses from Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev, who presented letters…

• BNP Paribas warns EV growth hindered by charging and insurance gaps economy-finance

  BNP Paribas cautioned that a lack of charging infrastructure and rising insurance costs could slow the global adoption of electric vehicles. Speaking at the bank's annual EV and…

• Evergrande liquidators seek US$8.4 billion from PwC entities in Hong Kong lawsuit economy-finance

  In a major legal case in Hong Kong, liquidators for China Evergrande Group are pursuing 57 billion yuan (about US$8.4 billion) from three branches of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).…

• FCA and Bank of England unveil joint vision for UK wholesale tokenisation economy-finance

  The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have unveiled a collaborative vision regarding tokenisation in the UK wholesale markets, inviting industry input by 3…

• French film industry faces funding crisis as clouds gather over cinema financing economy-finance

  The French film industry is experiencing widespread difficulties affecting producers, distributors, and exhibitors alike. These challenges are expected to lead to a reduction in…

• PRA Proposes Ring-Fence Rule Changes to Cut Bank Costs economy-finance

  The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) announced plans to consult on reforming shared operational services rules for ring-fenced banks, aiming to reduce compliance costs. The…

• Trump Takes US Tech Leaders to Beijing to Shape Interdependence economy-finance

  In Beijing, Donald Trump convened US technology executives, recognizing that a complete separation from China is impractical. Instead, he advocates for defining the conditions of…

• China's strategic composure signals stability amid global chaos economy-finance

  Three recent polls from different outlets reveal a shift in US and German perceptions of China's economic stability. The surveys indicate that economic anxiety in the US is…

• China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils economy-finance

  China and the United States have reached an agreement to form trade and investment councils, pledging to implement reciprocal reductions in tariffs. This development comes after…

• China-US Farm Deal Scope Hinges on Soybean Math economy-finance

  China has issued five-year export licenses to 77 beef facilities in the United States and has also extended licenses for 425 additional plants for another five years. Jamieson…

• Amazon doubles annual investment in French film and series production economy-finance

  Amazon will double its annual investment in French film and series production to at least 90 million euros per year from 2026 to 2028, following a renegotiation with Arcom,…

• Trump’s China visit comes as Asia’s capex super cycle shifts economic power economy-finance

  When President Donald Trump visited China, a group of 17 business leaders aimed to land deals in Asia's largest market. Their investments are expected to boost the economy in…