SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2025 – Lee Kum Kee, the global leader in Asian sauces and condiments is inviting food lovers to experience fortune and prosperity via its “Unlock 1888 Good Fortune” Lucky Draw, which runs nationally from 13 October to 23 November 2025. Above: Mimi Wong, chef and Lee Kum Kee ambassador in Australia Lee Kum Kee and its broad array […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 October 2025 – On October 15-16, the annual global beauty innovation event, the 2025 INPD was held in Paris, France. From unveiling of the INPD awards to the specially curated “C-Beauty Landscape” and the dedicated Chinese Premium Cosmetics Appreciation Event, the rise of Oriental beauty made a remarkable impact at the Louvre, captivating the entire audience. Chinese Cosmetics Companies […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 October 2025 – The CEIBS Global EMBA (GEMBA) programme has been ranked No. 2 in the world in the Financial Times 2025 Executive MBA Ranking, marking its sixth consecutive year among the global top two and its fourth consecutive year as the world’s highest-ranked stand-alone EMBA programme. As China’s first English-language Executive MBA, established in 1995, this milestone […]
A team of scientists has stabilised a high-performing sodium compound that could unlock safer, cheaper and greener solid-state batteries, putting sodium one step nearer mainstream use in electromobility and grid storage. The breakthrough hinges on a metastable form of sodium hydridoborate, which the researchers heated to the brink of crystallisation and then quenched to lock in a high-conductivity phase. This novel phase exhibits ionic conductivity at least […]
Two ultra-luxury freehold developments on prestigious Wireless Road officially named Upper House Residences Bangkok and The Wireless Residences by Upper House BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 October 2025 – City Dynamic, a joint venture between City Realty and Swire Properties, and Swire Hotels proudly announce a strategic partnership to bring the internationally acclaimed Upper House brand to Bangkok. This collaboration introduces Upper House Residences […]
Abu Dhabi’s Stargate UAE project is advancing swiftly, with G42 and its affiliate Khazna Data Centers confirming that construction has moved past preliminary stages and that the design-to-build effort is now in full execution. The first 200 MW of capacity is slated to go live in 2026, forming part of a 1 GW AI cluster within the broader 5 GW UAE–U. S. AI Campus. Civil, structural and […]
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – As the spicy aroma of Hunan cuisine wafts through the streets of Bangkok, a cross-border culinary dialogue quietly begins. Recently, the third season of Hunan TV’s Mango TV program “Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound” concluded with the theme of “Hunan Cuisine Going Abroad.” Five champion chefs from Hunan traveled to Thailand, not only completing a […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – This weekend, the 2025 Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS heads to Beijing for its season-ending showdown, where seven driver lineups will battle on the Chinese capital’s streets for the overall drivers’ championship—a record-equalling number of title contenders in series history! Caption: The 2025 GT World Challenge Beijing E-Town Round will take place from […]
Matein Khalid I have made no secret about my conviction that Brazil’s Nu Bank (NU) and China’s Alibaba (BABA) are my two fave emerging market’s fintechs of destiny since 2024. Alibaba has risen almost 100% since I accumulated its shares in the mid 80’s in its New York ADR once it was evident that the Politburo had pivoted to Big Bang fiscal/monetary stimulus to goose the dormant […]
Volkswagen’s truck arm Scania has inaugurated its first wholly-owned manufacturing facility in China, signalling a bold push to deepen its footprint in Asia and buffer against global trade risks. The plant, built at Rugao in Jiangsu province, commands an investment of €2 billion and is designed to produce both for the domestic Chinese market and export destinations across Asia and Oceania. CEO Christian Levin said the facility […]
By K Raveendran Oil prices fell to their lowest level in five months on Tuesday, continuing a slide that has gathered pace over the past several weeks. The benchmark Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures have both dipped significantly, erasing much of the year’s earlier gains. In stark contrast, gold has soared to an […]
The article Gold Feeds On Oil’s Misfortune; One Hits The Roof, The Other Down In The Dumps appeared first on Latest India news, analysis and reports on Newspack by India Press Agency).
Sharjah’s government has successfully raised Rmb 2 billion by issuing a three-year panda bond in China’s onshore renminbi market. The issuance marks the emirate’s return to the panda bond space after its inaugural foray seven years ago. The pricing range for the bond was initially indicated in the 2.5 % to 3.2 % area. The transaction was arranged through a syndicate led by Bank of China, with […]
Russia and China have endorsed an ambitious joint action plan to expand shipping via the Northern Sea Route, setting freight targets and launching collaborative projects that signal a deepening strategic partnership in the Arctic domain. At a meeting of the bilateral NSR sub-commission in Harbin, officials agreed on a roadmap aimed at scaling cargo traffic to 20 million tonnes by 2030, while pursuing development in shipbuilding, logistics, […]
Investcorp Capital, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has pledged to commit $750 million to the Investcorp Golden Horizon platform, a strategic growth-stage vehicle that supports pre-IPO companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council and China. Golden Horizon was launched by Investcorp in conjunction with China Investment Corporation and is anchored by CIC as the lead institutional investor. The platform is structured to channel capital into high-growth […]
The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of deliberately ramming and deploying a water cannon on a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the disputed Spratly archipelago, causing minor damage but no injuries, according to Manila’s coast guard.
Manila says three Philippine government vessels were anchored off Thitu to support local fishermen when Chinese ships approached and fired water cannon. One Chinese coast guard ship is alleged to have rammed the stern of the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya after using the water cannon. China, however, claims the Philippine vessels “illegally entered” waters near Sandy Cay and caused the collision by dangerous manoeuvres.
Beijing condemned Manila’s accusations as a distortion of facts, stating that the Philippine boats ignored repeated stern warnings and violated Chinese territorial waters. According to the Chinese coast guard, the Philippines bore responsibility for the collision.
The U. S. embassy in Manila weighed in, denouncing China’s actions as “dangerous ramming” and stressing support for the Philippines in upholding maritime rights under international law. Philippine officials vowed to press diplomatic action while continuing patrols to protect Filipino fishermen’s access in the area.
Experts tracking the South China Sea dispute see this episode as part of an intensification of maritime confrontations. Overlapping claims by China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have long made the region volatile, especially around fishing zones and strategic shipping routes.
In August, a high-speed pursuit near Scarborough Shoal resulted in a China Coast Guard cutter and a Chinese naval vessel colliding while chasing a Philippine patrol. That incident injured none but raised alarm over the risks of escalation.
Manila’s strategy has increasingly leaned on international legal norms, especially the 2016 ruling by a Hague tribunal that rejected China’s sweeping maritime claims under the “nine-dash line.” Beijing refuses to accept that decision and has steadily expanded coast guard deployments, artificial island construction, and maritime militia activity.
Analysts suggest that China’s recent operations indicate a shift towards more assertive enforcement in its claimed seas. Pressure tactics such as water cannon use, ramming, and vessel interdiction are becoming more frequent in contested zones. Philippine officials contend such tactics intimidate local fishing communities and undermine sovereign rights over their exclusive economic zone.
Diplomatic watchers note that the timing of these clashes often aligns with Chinese domestic political or military posturing, especially as Beijing seeks to reinforce its claims ahead of international scrutiny. For its part, the Philippines has stronger backing from Washington, and its defence and coast guard are gradually upgrading capabilities and interoperability with allies.
Washington pressed Beijing to adopt a more conciliatory stance in an intensifying trade dispute over rare earths, as Vice President JD Vance asserted that President Donald Trump holds superior leverage in any escalating confrontation. Speaking on Fox News’s Sunday Morning Futures, Vance warned that China’s reaction will largely decide whether the standoff becomes a full-blown trade war or returns to negotiation. China responded with defiance. Its Ministry […]
South East Asia, with its vibrant tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and histories, boasts a myriad of must-see attractions that captivate travelers from around the world. From the awe-inspiring ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the stunning limestone karsts of Halong Bay in Vietnam, the region offers a rich array of experiences. In Thailand, the bustling streets of Bangkok and the serene beauty of Phuket’s beaches […]
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 October 2025 – An article published by CGTN highlights China’s upcoming Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, marking 30 years since the 1995 Beijing Declaration. It reviews China’s progress in women’s empowerment under Xi Jinping’s leadership and its global contributions to gender equality, while noting persistent worldwide challenges to achieving women’s full advancement. Thirty years ago, the Beijing […]
By Nitya Chakraborty There is a big possibility of renewal of India-US bilateral ties impacting the ongoing trade talks following the proposed one on one meeting between the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the U.S. President Donald Trump during their presence in Kuala Lumpur to attend the summit of ASEAN members on October 26 […]
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China’s expanded export controls on rare-earth materials have jolted global semiconductor supply chains, with firms scrambling to assess vulnerabilities while the United States countered by threatening a sweeping 100 % tariff and new software export curbs. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce broadened restrictions to 12 elements and extended licensing requirements to include mining, refining and recycling equipment—pressing that any dual-use or defence-tied requests will be denied. Foreign […]
Cryptocurrency markets endured a historic collapse as leveraged positions were liquidated en masse – over 1.6 million traders wiped out $19.13 billion in bets within 24 hours, data from Coinglass shows.
The crash accelerated sharply after U. S. President Donald Trump announced an additional 100 per cent tariff on Chinese imports and threatened export controls on critical software, heightening fears of a full-blown trade war. Bitcoin plunged more than 12 per cent from its recent highs, briefly sliding below $102,000 before rebounding above $113,000.
Before the sell-off, Bitcoin had breached a new all-time peak above $125,000, buoyed by institutional inflows into crypto exchange-traded funds. Governments and institutional investors had viewed digital assets as a hedge amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
Today’s market rout, however, exposed the fragility of overleveraged positions in a thinly capitalised market. In a single hour on Friday, more than $7 billion of liquidations occurred. The top losses were seen among long positions, particularly in Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, which accounted for a substantial share of the forced unwinds.
Institutional players and high-net-worth traders were swept up in the cascade. Market watchers noted that order books lacked the depth to absorb such a severe shock, triggering knock-on effects through futures and perpetual swap markets.
Beyond crypto, equity indices faltered under the weight of renewed global risk aversion. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7 percent, while tech stocks, sensitive to trade tensions, bore steep losses.
Some analysts likened the event to a “black swan” moment for crypto markets — a sudden shock revealing systemic vulnerabilities in a still nascent asset class. Traders operating with high leverage, little hedging, and aggressive margin policies found themselves particularly exposed.
Efforts to assess contagion effects to traditional finance are underway. Banks offering crypto derivatives and prime brokers are now scrutinising counterparty risks. Regulators in several jurisdictions may use today’s crash to justify stricter margin and leverage rules for crypto trading.
Reviewing policy implications, the tariff escalation marks a sharp pivot in U. S.–China trade strategy. Trump framed the measures as retaliation for China’s export curbs on rare earth metals, which are critical for tech manufacturing. The move signals willingness to escalate economic confrontation, with markets already pricing in broader disruption to global supply chains.
Despite the volatility, some investors are still betting on long-term resilience of digital assets. The week before the crash saw a record $5.95 billion flow into global crypto ETFs, led by U. S. allocations, suggesting that capital rotation into crypto remains strong over medium timeframes.
Liquidity providers and market makers face fresh trials. Some have temporarily withdrawn from funding markets or widened spreads to mitigate risk exposure. In highly volatile hours, arbitrage desks and algorithmic liquidity engines contributed to exaggerated price swings.
Wider sentiment has turned cautious: on-chain analytics show a rise in stablecoin inflows to exchanges, possibly reflecting flight from risk. Options markets registered growing demand for deep out-of-the-money puts, as traders brace for further downside.
The Government of Sharjah, rated Ba1/BBB–/AAA by Moody’s, S&P and Lianhe respectively, has mandated several major banks to explore a new Panda Bond issuance in China’s onshore bond market. The Finance Department has appointed Bank of China as lead underwriter and bookrunner, with Crédit Agricole, JP Morgan Chase, ICBC, China Bohai Bank, Citic Securities, the Export-Import Bank of China, and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities acting as joint lead underwriters and bookrunners.
This initiative marks Sharjah’s second foray into the Panda Bond space; it first tapped the Chinese domestic bond market in February 2018 with a RMB 2 billion issue, becoming the Middle East’s first Panda issuer. That issuance carried a coupon rate of 5.8 per cent and matured in 2021.
Market participants say Sharjah’s renewed interest signals increasing appetite among Gulf issuers for renminbi funding, especially given the growing scale of China’s interbank bond market and its accessibility to international issuers. The Panda market is seen as a way to diversify funding sources away from traditional dollar or euro issuance, while deepening engagement with China’s capital markets.
Observers note that the list of joint bookrunners and underwriters—including both Chinese and Western entities—reflects a strategic bridging between global and Chinese investor bases. Bank of China’s role as lead suggests that Chinese financial institutions will play a key role in structuring and distributing the bonds to domestic accounts. The presence of Crédit Agricole and JP Morgan, meanwhile, may facilitate cross-border investor participation.
Industry sources expect the issuance to follow the standard procedure under China’s bond regulations governing overseas issuers. This includes registration with NAFMII, compliance with disclosure requirements, and pricing via roadshows to institutional investors in China. The timeline, tenor and final coupon structure have not yet been disclosed, but sources familiar with the matter suggest Sharjah is seeking favourable market conditions to launch.
Issuers of Panda Bonds have historically benefitted from lower yields relative to comparable offshore RMB options, thanks to the liquidity and depth of China’s domestic markets. That said, success depends heavily on investor confidence in the issuer’s credit profile, transparency in the bond documentation, and the relative attractiveness of coupon spreads over domestic benchmarks.
Sharjah’s credit ratings present both strengths and challenges. Its triple-A rating from Lianhe bolsters credibility in the Chinese market. However, its non-investment grade rating from Moody’s and S&P may weigh on perceptions among global investors. How Sharjah positions itself to bridge that gap will be critical, particularly in roadshow messaging and bond structuring.
This development arrives at a time when Panda bond issuance is gaining momentum. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, for example, raised CNY 2 billion in its latest two-year Panda issuance, achieving oversubscription and attracting new investor accounts. The New Development Bank further expanded its onshore footprint earlier this year, issuing RMB 7 billion under its registered Panda Bond Programme.
MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 October 2025 – Organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (“MGTO”), the “Experience Macao Mega Sale” in Malaysia will be held in Kuala Lumpur, with SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) as a key participant. This four-day tourism and cultural showcase, from 9 to 12 October at IOI City Mall, underscores SJM’s strategic collaboration with the Macao SAR Government to further […]
Chinese Mainland Tenant Sales and Footfall Achieve Double-Digit Growth Hong Kong Footfall Shows Steady Uptick HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 October 2025 – Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (“Hang Lung” or the “Company”) today announced strong preliminary operational results from its properties in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong during the first four days (October 1-4) of the […]
