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• CXMT First-Half Revenue Soars 874% as AI Drives Memory Chip Shortage economy-finance

  ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese producer of memory chips, announced a staggering 874% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, totaling 150.31 billion…

• China's Chip Supply Chain 'Safer' as Self-Sufficiency Push Gains Traction, Says Top Planner economy-finance

  During a press conference on Friday, Li Chao, the spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced that China's semiconductor supply chain has…

• China's CXMT Reports 870% Revenue Surge in First Post-IPO Results economy-finance

  CXMT, China's top DRAM chip manufacturer, announced an astonishing revenue increase of 870% for the first half of 2023, marking its initial financial results since going public on…

• US-Canada Trade War Escalates as Trump Invokes Depression-Era Tariff Tool economy-finance

  A trade conflict has erupted between the U.S. and Canada, initiated by President Donald Trump’s activation of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. On August 25, 2026, Canada…

• China Life's Revenue Surges 81.5% as Insurer Pivots to AI, Chips, and Biotech Investments economy-finance

  China Life, the world's largest life insurer by market value, reported a dramatic surge in revenue and net profit for the first half of the year, driven by increased investments…

• SoftBank-Backed Surgical Robotics Firm Noah Medical Eyes Hong Kong Listing economy-finance

  Noah Medical, a surgical robotics firm based in the United States and supported by SoftBank, intends to pursue a listing in Hong Kong as soon as next year, aiming to secure over…

• Brazil's rare earths won't break China's magnet monopoly before 2032, researchers say economy-finance

  According to Andre Luis Pimenta de Faria, the coordinator of Brazil's primary magnet pilot plant, the country will not be able to manufacture rare earth magnets from local raw…

• Bond Market Revolt Signals Fading Confidence in US Economic Leadership economy-finance

  A bond market revolt is signaling fading confidence in US economic leadership, according to an opinion piece in the South China Morning Post. The article argues that the main…

• US Critical Minerals Proposals to Brazil Go Unanswered as China Looms economy-finance

  At Latin America's largest mining fair, Exposibram, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, a senior US diplomat revealed that Brazil has not responded to two American proposals to…

• US Treasury's 'Operation Economic Outcast' Targets Iran's Financial Networks economy-finance

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast', a sweeping economic campaign aimed at severing all international financial connections of Iran. The…

• Bitcoin Traders Bet $2.9M on Break Above $82K economy-finance

  The recent rise in Bitcoin prompted traders to purchase 2,000 call-option contracts with a strike price of $82,000 set to expire on September 4, amounting to approximately $2.9…

• China's Chip Packaging Giants Invest Billions in AI-Driven Expansion economy-finance

  China's top firms in semiconductor packaging and testing are embarking on a significant capacity expansion worth billions, driven by rising demand for AI, robust profit increases,…

• Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000 Amid ETF Inflows and Treasury Policy Shifts economy-finance

  On August 25, Bitcoin achieved a milestone by exceeding $80,000 for the first time since May, hitting $81,237.94. This represents a 38% increase from a low of under $58,000 in…

• Jack Ma invests HK$600M in Alibaba shares, betting on AI future economy-finance

  Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group Holding, has recently bought over HK$600 million worth of shares in the Hong Kong-listed company over several days, according to insider…

• Chinese Biotech Firms Face Uncertain Future as Global Drug Giants Tighten Licensing Budgets economy-finance

  According to analysts, out-licensing agreements have emerged as the main source of funding for financially constrained Chinese biotech firms, outpacing both IPOs and pre-IPO…

• Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000 for First Time Since May as US Policies Boost Crypto economy-finance

  For the first time in three months, Bitcoin has surpassed the $80,000 mark, reaching over $80,900 on Tuesday. This increase of approximately 25% in just a week indicates a…

• Grayscale Research: Bitcoin's Current Price May Be a Favorable Entry Point for Long-Term Investors economy-finance

  Bitcoin has approached the $80,000 mark, experiencing a 24% increase in just a week and breaking free from a six-week trading pattern. On August 24, it surpassed $78,330 and…

• Trump Discloses Purchase of SpaceX Shares in June economy-finance

  US President Donald Trump invested between US$15,001 and US$50,000 in Elon Musk's SpaceX on June 23, according to a public financial disclosure signed on August 12 and released on…

• US Tariffs on Canadian Plywood Take Effect, Impacting Construction Industry economy-finance

  Effective August 22, 2026, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Canadian plywood and laminated veneer lumber came into force, with softwood lumber already subject to…

• Mexico Optimistic on US Trade Deal After Canada Talks Collapse economy-finance

  Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's President, expressed hopeful sentiments regarding the possibility of a trade agreement with the United States during a press briefing on Monday. Her…

• China Condemns US 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions Over Iran Ties economy-finance

  China has denounced the latest US sanctions targeting Chinese entities linked to Iran, vowing to take 'all necessary measures' to defend its interests. On Monday, the United…

• Shein's Everlane Acquisition Faces US National Security Review economy-finance

  U.S. authorities are reviewing Shein Global Holdings' proposed purchase of American apparel brand Everlane. This inquiry was initiated following Shein's request for approval, with…

• Hasselblad's Mirrorless Strategy Pays Off: Profits Surge to $46.8M economy-finance

  Hasselblad's financial statements for 2020-2025 reveal a remarkable turnaround, driven by its mirrorless medium format cameras. After years of modest operating profits between…

• Saudi Arabia's $55B Electronic Arts Acquisition Raises Concerns economy-finance

  In early August 2023, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) finalized a significant $55 billion deal to acquire Electronic Arts (EA), collaborating with American companies…

• Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canadian Cars, Trucks Amid Trade Row economy-finance

  On Monday, President Trump revealed plans to impose a 50% tariff increase on all vehicles, automotive components, and steel imported from Canada, effective January 1, 2024. This…

• Goldman Sachs: China's Advanced Chip Supply to Surge by 2035 Despite Equipment Bottlenecks economy-finance

  A report from Goldman Sachs, published on Monday, forecasts that China will significantly decrease its advanced chip deficit over the next ten years, primarily due to SMIC's…

• Alibaba's Record HK$80B Stock Sale Funds AI Expansion economy-finance

  Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. raised HK$80 billion (US$10.2 billion) in a secondary stock sale on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking the largest such offering in the city's…

• YMTC's Parent CCSH Plans Massive Shanghai Star Market IPO economy-finance

  CCSH Corporation, which oversees YMTC, China's top NAND flash memory manufacturer, has submitted a prospectus to the Shanghai Star Market for a potentially record-breaking initial…

• Alibaba Executives Buy $15M in Shares After AI Fundraising economy-finance

  On Monday, Alibaba Group Holding's chairman Joe Tsai and CEO Eddie Wu Yongming acquired a total of HK$120 million (US$15.3 million) in ordinary shares, reflecting their confidence…

• Bitcoin Traders Bet on $80,000 as Polymarket Odds Jump to 59% economy-finance

  Bitcoin is approaching $80,000, with Polymarket traders assigning a 59% probability that it will reach that level before the end of August. The cryptocurrency surged from around…

• Strategy's Bitcoin Treasury Back in Profit After Rally economy-finance

  Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, has achieved profitability from its Bitcoin investments following a five-day surge that elevated Bitcoin's price beyond its average…

• Bitcoin Reclaims $70,000: Treasury, Trump, and Short Squeeze Fuel Rally economy-finance

  For the first time since June, Bitcoin surpassed the $70,000 mark, reaching this milestone on August 19 and climbing above $71,000 the following day after previously trading under…

• US Sanctions on Xinjiang Cotton Met with Calm as Chinese Textile Industry Diversifies economy-finance

  In late July, the US government placed 43 Chinese firms on an import blacklist due to accusations of forced labor in Xinjiang, impacting various food and apparel brands. However,…

• China Rejects US Tariff Report as Mexico Plans New Curbs on Chinese Goods economy-finance

  On Thursday, China's Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong dismissed a White House report accusing Chinese exporters of routing goods through Mexico and other nations to evade…

• Trump threatens 'most crushing economic operation' against countries supporting Iran economy-finance

  US President Donald Trump announced an intensified economic pressure campaign against Iran, warning that any country providing support or 'any type of lifeline' to Tehran will…

• Prince Rupert Rises as Canada's Trade Lifeline Amid US Tariffs economy-finance

  Prince Rupert, a distant port city in British Columbia with a population of 13,000, plays a key role in Canada’s plan to lessen reliance on US trade. After a 12-day journey from…

• US Public Debt Surpasses US$40 Trillion, Raising 'Doom Loop' Risk economy-finance

  For the first time, the total public debt of the United States has exceeded US$40 trillion, reaching US$40.05 trillion by the end of business on Tuesday, as reported by the US…

• Luzern Address Links Offshore Owner to Swiss Criminal Case as UBS Reform Looms economy-finance

  In the summer of 2026, the Swiss Parliament is set to evaluate capital requirements for UBS Group AG, a decision prompted by the 2023 downfall of Credit Suisse and its subsequent…

• Hong Kong Gold Exchange launches joint venture with Alibaba Cloud to build trading platform economy-finance

  Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX) has partnered with TGX Technology to launch HKGXTS, a gold trading and clearing platform. Alibaba Cloud and Hundsun Technologies will provide…

• Binance Plans Return to UK With FCA Crypto Licence Application economy-finance

  Binance will apply for a UK cryptoasset licence when the FCA opens applications on September 30, 2026. The exchange was blocked from UK regulated activities in 2021, and Binance…