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- HSBC to open new wealth centre in Abu Dhabi despite regional conflict
HSBC, the biggest lender in Hong Kong and Europe, will open a new wealth management centre in Abu Dhabi in December, as the lender has not found the conflicts in the Middle East have dampened deman…

- Good morning Vietnam: Chinese brokers eye neighbouring springboard for overseas expansion
When Wang Junhong was helping Chinese brokerage Guotai Junan International establish a foothold in Vietnam, he had to knock on the door of a familiar Chinese bank. As part of the Hong Kong-based fi…

- Hong Kong burnishes gold hub credentials with local refineries deal
Hong Kong has taken another step towards building itself into an international gold trading hub, after confirming deals that will see gold refineries localise production in the city. The addition o…

- Dongshan Precision retail IPO undersubscribed as Hong Kong mega listing flops: sources
Chinese printed circuit board maker Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co failed to excite retail investors in Hong Kong, making it one of the least popular mega initial public offerings (IPOs…

- China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earnings
A key Communist Party meeting next week in Beijing is likely to be dominated by two themes – the renewal of President Xi Jinping’s long-standing anti-corruption drive and the hunt for clues abo…

- Former HSBC insurance veteran Edward Moncreiffe joins AIA in latest senior talent move
Former HSBC Holdings global insurance head Edward Moncreiffe will join rival AIA Group as regional CEO from November 2, following a path taken by former HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker, who returne…

- Citigroup gets Beijing’s approval for wholly owned securities firm in China
US bank Citigroup has received approval to set up a wholly foreign-owned securities firm in mainland China, allowing the lender to pursue more opportunities in one of the world’s largest capital …

- Hong Kong life insurance sales up 58% in first half but tax crackdown threatens momentum
Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 58 per cent in the first half of this year to another record high as affluent mainland and overseas customers continued to buy policies in the city for wealth…

- China’s humanoid robots hunt for work in South Korea as Seoul bets on physical AI
This article was first published by The Korea Times in a partnership with the South China Morning Post. Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in South Korea, mov…

- Market sell-off, tax scrutiny and growth: key figures shaping investor sentiment
As regional equities tumbled and hopes for investor stimulus faded, the Hang Seng Index fell to a seven-month low. Attention also remained focused on Beijing’s intensified scrutiny of offshore we…


- Live music hits a massive 'Dynamite' milestone – I found out why in a small Austin club
Live music is hitting record highs as BTS, AC/DC and other major acts fuel a $6 billion concert boom, proving the power of live performances in an increasingly digital world.

- GOP firebrand Luna joins California Democrat Khanna in surprising push to overhaul workplace rules
Ro Khanna and Anna Paulina Luna introduced the Workers' Right to Compete Act to ban non-compete agreements for those earning under $100,000 a year.

- US oil company holds key to Trump's Greenland drilling ambitions
An American company claims it holds the sole oil permits in Greenland after President Donald Trump announced massive resource exploration there.

- Trump praises Elon Musk as a 'genius' while defending him against potential Democratic probes
President Donald Trump defended Elon Musk when asked about Democrats potentially targeting the Tesla and SpaceX CEO if they gain control of Congress in the midterms.

- Ken Griffin warns Paris riots should be 'wake-up call' for Americans
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin compared the Paris riots to Chicago's violent crime, warning young Americans that France's socialist policies lead to turmoil.

- Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Trump announced a $275 million initiative at a Fort Myers, Florida rally on Friday to recruit and retain more than 4,000 nursing-home nurses nationwide.

- Microsoft says its AI tool outperforms generalist doctors in complex diagnoses
Microsoft's new orchestrator AI diagnoses complex medical cases by simulating a panel of clinical experts, outperforming general physicians in accuracy.

- American Airlines says airfares could stay elevated even if fuel prices drop
American Airlines CFO Devon May said airfares will likely stay elevated even if oil prices drop, citing the carrier's $1.9 billion fuel costs.

- Jetmaker Bombardier doubles down on US investment in deal touted by Trump
Jetmaker Bombardier said it is "expanding its presence" in the United States as part of a $270 million investment deal praised by President Donald Trump.

- How Congress could address Social Security insolvency – and the hidden cost
Federal budget rules could mask Social Security's looming insolvency by scoring general revenue transfers as costless, warns a Penn Wharton expert.


- Rogue AI’s Day at the Zoo
Researchers made contact with a rogue fleet of Chinese AI that was on a quest to find a zoo gate. Charlie looks at what this strange episode tells us about AI let loose on the open web, and why …
- Market Capitulation: Is Something Breaking?
Panic selling is sweeping through ASX small and mid-cap stocks as the AI trade unwinds and global financial stress intensifies.
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As Risks Emerge, Be Selective, Know What to BuyThe S&P 500 once fell nearly 48% in under two years. Gold, copper and oil still made money. Here is why that matters now.
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Another Brick in the WallThe ‘liberal’ agenda — the operating model for the welfare state, spending more money, with more rules, and more elite do-gooders living at public expense — seems to have reached its bri…
The Moral of the StorySympathy for the mob can be found in ‘leftish’ circles, based on envy. Some people have a lot of money. Many have little.
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The West confronts the reality of unconditional toleranceAs the riots in France spread to other countries in Europe, we’re watching the West face the reality of its longstanding policy of tolerance. Today, we must reflect on how we got here, and whe…
The 100-year bond and the two-year chipAI is a bubble for the simple reason that every transformational technology creates one. That also means the tools are too good to ignore. Here’s how he holds both ideas at once.
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The rare earths price disconnectThe RBA could hike rates half an hour before the Melbourne Cup jumps. Meanwhile, a key rare earth price is up 23% this year while the stocks keep drifting. Why?
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Commodities: Why You Need an International FocusJurisdictional risk has many faces. The latest moves by the Australian Federal Government prove that no region is risk-free in the commodities market.
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The Death ZoneThanks to Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who together added $20 trillion to US debt in the last ten years, we have reached the death zone. Even small increases in interest rates can spin out of con…

- Zetwerk IPO: Kae Capital, Accel, Peak XV and Lightspeed set to realise ₹1,215 crore
At the issue price of ₹151 per share, the investors are monetising stakes accumulated at significantly lower prices

- Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First PAT rise; Marginal dip in NIM on FCNR (B) inflows
Meanwhile AU Small Finance Bank registered a 53 per cent rise in profit to ₹858 crore as net interest income

- How brands are experimenting with micro-drama series to cut the clutter
Brands focusing on episodic storytelling as they look to move from the scroll-stopping content to story-stopping content

- IDFC First Bank’s Q2FY27 net profit zooms 197% to ₹1,045 crore
Net interest income (interest income less interest expended) was up 21 per cent y-o-y to Rs ₹6,184 crore (Rs ₹5,113 crore in Q2FY26)

- AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to ₹858 cr
AU Small Finance Bank’s total income rises to ₹6,382 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹5,224 crore in the same period a year ago

- Utssav CZ Gold Jewels to issue 1:1 bonus shares
Board approves issuance of one bonus share of face value ₹10 for every existing share held by eligible shareholders

- Lumax profit jumps 58%, bets ₹150 crore on electronics plant to generate ₹500 crore revenue
Lumax Auto Technologies reported a 57.8% rise in quarterly profit and 34.5% revenue growth despite higher material costs

- Centre issues 11 crore farmer IDs under AgriStack, 26% are women
The Farmer ID initiative is designed to provide farmers with a unique digital identity, enabling transparent, efficient and timely access to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disa…

- Castrol India Q3 profit falls 22.6% as raw-material costs surge 71%
Profit drops despite revenue growing 27.3%; results come ahead of global ownership change that would give Stonepeak indirect control of the listed Indian lubricant maker
- India's Finance Ministry pushes broking industry to shed family-firm model, build structural trust
Dr. Alok Tiwari, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, spoke Saturday at an ANMI-NSE event, addressing market intermediaries, regulators, and government bodies

- Labour gives taxman new powers to raid bank accounts in bid to recover £4billion
Chancellor John Healey is set to use next week's Budget to grant HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) new powers to withdraw unpaid tax directly from people's bank accounts.
The measures…

- Autumn Budget 2026: What John Healey could announce for pensions, savings and household finances
Savers and pensioners are braced for possible changes to their finances when Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget on October 28.
Some major reforms have already been conf…

- White working-class children being failed by schools as damning research exposes number leaving without jobs or training
White working-class children are being left behind by schools as fresh research laid bare the sheer number of people leaving without jobs or training.
New analysis of Depar…

- Nationwide increases interest rates across popular savings accounts
Nationwide has increased returns across several of its fixed savings accounts as competition for savers intensifies.
Customers can choose how long to lock away their money,…


- Ministers shelve plan for small companies to file profit and loss accounts


Reducing Waste and Lubricant Runoff in Heavy Equipment Operations

Beyond Chatbots: Why Voice AI Is Becoming the Next Frontier in Customer Experience
Made-to-Order vs Ready-to-Ship: How Small Luxury Brands Balance Cash Flow and Customer Choice
Phone Booths or Meeting Rooms? Comparing the Real Cost of Private Space in UK Offices
Christopher Backus Reflects on His Years in Washington Law Enforcement
Why Specialist Lab Suppliers Are Putting Their Batch Records Online
Why international trade corridors are attracting a new wave of digital enterprises


- UK business activity grows at strongest pace in eight months ahead of Budget
The S&P Global flash UK composite PMI recorded a reading of 53.1 for October

- Punch Pubs reports 11.8% revenue jump after snapping up 74 sites
Boss Andy Spencer says group enters the new financial year with real confidence

- William Hill owner Evoke warns against gambling tax hikes after 270 shop closures
Evoke prepares for a £243m takeover by Greek firm Bally's Intralot

- UK retail sales fall faster than expected in September ahead of Budget
UK retail sales fell 0.4% over the month, a bigger drop than the 0.1% forecast by City economists

- Boohoo owner Debenhams targets £100m profit as turnaround plans 'significantly ahead' of schedule
Fast fashion firm has posted a £28m first half profit – its first pre-tax profit since 2021

- Chancellor plans to cut £800m of red tape to give businesses 'breathing space'
John Healey has set out plans to cut back on 'form-filling and pointless paperwork'

- Manchesterism and 'cathedrals in the desert': What can we learn from Britain's ultimate turnaround city?
Big debate on how cities must be 'hard nosed' to follow the Manchester model

- PM vows to change 'outdated' investment rules in devolution drive
The so-called Green Book – which guides decisions on whether bids for funding are value for money – will be updated to allow "overlooked" places to be "better able to make the ca…

- Leicester trio compete for regeneration award
City developments are finalists at 2026 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards

- If the Welsh economy is to thrive we need a larger pool of highly skilled people
Wales could learn from Emilia-Romagna which has made a conscious decision to place talent at the centre of regional development says chair of Universities Wales Professor Elwen Evans KC


- Indonesia begins cutting natural gas exports to Singapore from Oct 24: reports
The cut is equivalent to about 8% of the pipeline gas Indonesia exported to Singapore in 2024
- NEA issues notices to 10 Singapore-based companies, including Wilmar and APP, over haze
It seeks information on firms’ Indonesian land concessions, corporate links and measures to prevent, fight fires
- Net demand for Singapore office space doubles in Q3 as central region rents rise 0.8%
A 775,000 sq ft withdrawal of stock also helps push islandwide vacancy rate down to 10%
- Davinder Singh Chambers appointed adviser to government on haze-linked company probes
Singapore to set up specialist panel of law, audit and investigative firms for cross-border inquiries
- KKR founders among investors buying 42% of Peter Lim’s Valencia; club valued at US$1.4 billion
The Singapore billionaire’s Meriton Holdings remains majority shareholder of the Spanish team
- Singapore’s central gas buyer affirms Indonesia’s role as ‘important partner’ amid export review warning
Analysts warn that a supply curb could raise power prices, and stress the importance of a diversified supply
- Home sales set to recover in Q4 with prices seen rising further on new launch momentum
Residential prices rise 1.4% in Q3 with slowdown in sales; analysts forecast full-year price growth of 3% to 5%
- Tuan Sing to buy Westgate Tower in Jurong for S$600 million
The 20-storey office building has 90% committed occupancy across 305,000 sq ft of net lettable area
- From crisis to revival: SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye plans exit after lucrative decade-long pivot
The 62-year-old’s current contract runs until July 2027
- How Vietjet’s US$250 million global asset freeze complicates its 600-aircraft financing plans
This comes as Vietnamese airlines order new planes worth hundreds of billions to fuel growth











