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10th Belt & Road Summit celebrates decade of business, investment and co-operation achievements

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – The 10th edition of the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong (September 10-11) gathered about 6 200 high-profile participants from governments, international organisations, companies and the global media to celebrate a decade of achievements in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI). Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and […]

Namibia ramps up acid supply to power mineral surge

Namibia is stepping up sulphuric acid production to support surging output in uranium, copper and manganese mining, as two major industry players commit to scaling local supply. Green Metals Refining will build a new plant in Walvis Bay, and Vedanta aims to restart its dormant sulphuric acid facility at the Skorpion zinc operations. London-based Green Metals Refining plans an investment of US$59 million for the first phase […]

FirstRand Delivers 10% Earnings Gain Despite UK Motor Finance Provision

South African bank FirstRand has reported a 10 percent increase in full-year net income, reaching 41.82 billion rand for the fiscal year ended 30 June, despite absorbing a 2.7 billion rand pre-tax provision tied to a UK motor finance claim. The provision stems from fallout over a UK Supreme Court ruling and proposed redress scheme by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority, aimed at motorists who allege they were […]

Africa Pledges $50 Billion Per Year to Power Climate Solutions

Greenlogue/AP African leaders have set a target of mobilising US$50 billion annually to fund a new continental climate solutions initiative unveiled at the second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa. The initiative, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, aims to deliver 1,000 climate innovations by 2030 through mechanisms such as the Africa Climate Innovation Compact and the African Climate Facility. The funding goal forms part […]

OpenSearch Foundation Elevates Bianca Lewis to Executive Director Role

The OpenSearch Software Foundation has appointed Bianca Lewis as its new Executive Director, tasking her with guiding the foundation’s strategy, growing its community engagement, and maintaining vendor-neutral development. She takes on the post as the foundation marks its first year under the Linux Foundation banner. Lewis arrives with more than two decades of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and business strategy, having held leadership roles at firms such […]

Singapore to Roll Out “Value Unlock” Equity Measures By Year-End

Singapore is gearing up to reveal a comprehensive “value unlock” package by the end of the year aimed at reviving the nation’s stock market, regulators said. Key initiatives will likely build on the Equity Market Development Programme, stronger listing incentives, streamlined regulations and enhanced shareholder rights, intended to improve liquidity, listings and investor confidence.

The EQDP, a S$5 billion programme announced earlier in the year, will see its first tranche of S$1.1 billion allocated to three asset managers—Avanda Investment Management, JP Morgan Asset Management and Fullerton Fund Management—to invest in Singapore-listed equities. These selections were made partly based on alignment with objectives to broaden participation beyond large-cap stocks and strengthen asset-management capabilities.

Alongside co-investment funding, tax incentives are being offered for primary and secondary listings. A 20 per cent corporate income tax rebate applies for qualifying new primary listings, and a 10 per cent rebate for secondary ones. There is also pressure to ease regulatory requirements around prospectus disclosures, shorten IPO-approval timelines, and allow earlier investor outreach in IPOs.

Regulatory reforms under consideration include reducing the profit requirement for Mainboard listings, aligning secondary listing rules with international disclosure standards, and possibly removing the financial watch-list mechanism for loss-making firms while increasing the role of disclosure over prescriptive reporting.

Market analysts welcome the measures but caution that they may not address deeper structural weaknesses. Singapore’s exchange has seen more delistings than IPOs in many months, a low number of growth-stage listings, a prevalence of companies with weak profitability, and low free floats among many issued shares. These factors have limited trading depth and made it harder for mid-caps to attract institutional investors.

Insolvency reform is also part of the picture. Proposed changes to Singapore’s Companies Act would broaden the so-called cross-class “cram-down” powers, letting restructuring plans be imposed even over dissenting shareholders in certain cases. The proposals include streamlining processes for issuing new shares or disposing of assets during restructuring, and revising compensation frameworks for restructuring managers.

Regulatory agencies such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Singapore Exchange Regulation, and the Equities Market Review Group are all involved in shaping the yet-to-be-announced package. Public consultations on many proposals have taken place or are underway, especially around IPO rules, listing thresholds, and listing admission criteria.

Hong Kong Lab Zentrogene Cracks Twin DNA Code; Gender Mystery Solved for Moms Worldwide

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 September 2025 – Zentrogene Laboratory, an international genetic testing institution based in Hong Kong (under Sanai Health Industry Group 01889.HK), announced the launch of its ‘Y Precision’ testing technology based on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). This locally developed innovation in Hong Kong addresses longstanding industry challenges in gender determination for twin pregnancies. It overcomes the limitations of traditional qPCR […]

Orascom Construction Issues Strong Debut on Abu Dhabi Markets

Shares of Orascom Construction leapt sharply when the company began trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, underscoring investor appetite for infrastructure-linked growth in the Gulf. The stock closed its first session up about 27 per cent at AED 38.10, having opened near AED 30.15, valuing the company at approximately AED 4.2 billion. Orascom Construction shifted its primary listing from Nasdaq Dubai, while maintaining its secondary listing […]

CODY OOH Wins Multiple Honors at the 12th Spark Awards

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – CODY out of home (CODY OOH), renowned for its innovation and excellence in outdoor advertising, has won multiple awards at the 12th Spark Awards. Notably, it received the Gold Award for Best Media Event for hosting Hong Kong’s first “Motion Academy: Craft Beer Edition,” showcasing its leadership position in the Hong Kong media industry. CODY […]

Youth-led outrage turns deadly across Nepal

At least 19 people have died and hundreds have been injured amid escalating protests, as Nepal rescinds its recent ban on social media platforms. Thousands of young demonstrators—largely students—took to the streets in Kathmandu and other cities to oppose the ban on 26 online services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X and YouTube, imposed for failing […]

Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series; UAE Pre-Orders Launching 12 September

UAE residents will be able to pre-order Apple’s new iPhone 17 models from 12 September, with deliveries and in-store availability from 19 September. The launch will include the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a newly introduced ultra-slim model called the iPhone Air. Apple’s iPhone 17 is powered by the A19 chip, offering upgraded performance across the lineup. The base iPhone 17 model […]

Chinese services trade fair draws global participation, highlights open markets

BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Against the backdrop of repurposed blast furnaces and industrial relics of Shougang Park in western Beijing, the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened on Wednesday, striking a tone of open markets and digital innovation. People visit a booth of Pop Mart during the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) […]

From Nepal To France And Now Political Assassination In US—The Globe Is Burning

By Sushil Kutty Nepal burned and continues to simmer. Next, France is in turmoil. French citizens have invaded streets and roads blocking all that stands in their way, from roads and buildings and commercial establishments. The agitators are calling it ‘Block #verything Movement’, which is not only telling, prophetic and on the dot but is […]

Educational Cyberdefences Strengthen Even as Threats Escalate

A surge in cyberattacks targeting U. S. schools and colleges is being met with increasing resistance, but experts warn that serious vulnerabilities remain. Data from multiple cybersecurity firms and institutions show that ransomware incidents rose by 23% year-on-year for the first half of 2025 among educational organisations—around 130 confirmed or probable attacks—at an average ransom demand of approximately US$556,000. Check Point Research finds that from January to […]

Wynn Reserves Plots for Potential Second Casino Resort on Al Marjan

Wynn Resorts and its partners have earmarked land for a potential second integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, signaling long-term ambitions for expanding its gambling and hospitality footprint in the UAE. Under a shareholders’ agreement signed on 21 June 2024, Wynn, RAK Hospitality Holding and Al Marjan Island LLC designated multiple development plots on Al Marjan Island beyond their main Wynn Al Marjan Island project. The “Second […]

Gree Showcases Photovoltaic DC Air Conditioning System

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Singapore has long been recognized as a pivotal hub in Gree’s Southeast Asia growth strategy. With its advanced infrastructure, strong sustainability agenda, and dynamic role in the Asia-Pacific market, Singapore provides the ideal platform for Gree to showcase cutting-edge technologies that combine comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. This vision was further reinforced at the recent event, […]

China’s $4.5 Trillion Financial Flows Signal Major Opening

China has seen financial flows totalling about US$4.5 trillion, a figure that many analysts believe marks a turning point in how its markets are engaging with the world. The scale of cross-border investment—both inbound and outbound—is now surpassing trade in many respects, reflecting Beijing’s accelerating liberalisation efforts and a growing confidence among foreign and domestic investors.

The financial sum comprises equity, bond, and other capital movements, and corresponds with recent policy moves designed to reduce restrictions and open up China’s capital markets. One key driver is the Stock Connect programme, which allows mainland Chinese investors to purchase eligible Hong Kong–listed stocks and gives international investors access to A-shares. Southbound flows—money moving from mainland China into Hong Kong—have been especially significant, gathering close to US$100 billion within the first half of 2025. That alone matched the total stock in 2024 via that channel.

Yields on Chinese government bonds have hit highs not seen since late 2024, suggesting investors are now demanding greater returns, but also that they perceive risks such as inflation and currency pressures to be easing. The 10- and 30-year yields climbing indicates that institutions expect stabilization in key macro indicators, even if headline economic growth remains uneven. The bond market, however, has also become more volatile, driven by leveraged buying of equities and speculative pressure in certain sectors.

Another contributing factor is the behaviour of domestic institutional investors. With over 160 trillion yuan in household savings, China’s policy makers are encouraging pension funds, insurance companies, and sovereign funds to shift more capital into domestic equities. These kinds of flows reinforce the internal market strength, even as external capital enters or exits depending on global risk appetite.

Hong Kong’s IPO market has benefited greatly. Several major mainland firms—including tech and battery makers—have either listed in Hong Kong or signalled plans to do so. This has helped Hong Kong reclaim its spot among the world’s most active IPO hubs in 2025. The changes to listing rules, including shorter approval times for eligible mainland firms, have been essential in this revival.

Pension Giant Ploughs Nearly A$1 Billion Into Macquarie Climate Fund

Greenlogue/AP Australian Retirement Trust, the nation’s second-largest pension fund, has committed almost A$1 billion to the Macquarie Green Energy and Climate Opportunities Fund, aiming to scale up its sustainable investing strategy. The sum is among ART’s first substantial investments under its target to allocate at least A$2 billion by 2030 into assets that generate both member returns and environmental or social impact. Under the deal, ART will […]

General Catalyst Backs PRYPCO in UAE Property Tech Surge

General Catalyst has led a Pre-Series A funding round in PRYPCO, marking its first investment in a proptech venture in the Middle East. PRYPCO, a UAE-based property technology startup, has so far facilitated over AED 10 billion in mortgages, helped more than 3,000 people obtain UAE Golden Visas, and attracted upwards of 50,000 users to its platforms. PRYPCO was founded in 2022 by Amira Sajwani, who previously […]

AUX Commences Trading on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Launching New Chapter in Global Growth

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – AUX Electric Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2580.HK), the core air conditioning business of AUX Group, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 2nd. As the third major Chinese air conditioning company to list on the exchange, the event marks a milestone for the industry reflecting AUX’s philosophy of “quality as the cornerstone, innovation […]

In Nepal, It Is The Total Revolution By Generation Z Against Old Order

By Nitya Chakraborty The two day uprising in Nepal on September 8 and 9 resulting in the ouster of the KPS Oli government following the attacks and burning of the Parliament Building, Supreme Court and the official and private residences of the present and former powerful ministers, was an expression of total revolt by the […]

Big Bad Wolf roars into Ajman for book lovers

Ajman is preparing to host the Big Bad Wolf book sale for the first time, as the world’s biggest travelling book fair descends on the emirate. The sale runs from 25 September to 5 October 2025 at Youth X HUB, open daily from 10 am to 9 pm, with free admission throughout. Book enthusiasts can explore more than 250,000 titles across genres—from children’s stories to science fiction, […]

Do not buy the Klarna IPO now at max hype or you will pay later!

Matein Khalid Klarna hits the IPO hit parade in New York on Wednesday and the grapevine suggests that the Swedish fintech IPO is oversubscribed by at least 10X. The investment bankers priced Klarna last night at $40, even above the 35-37 range where Sequoia capital, Silver Lake and lesser grandees on Sand Hill Road, Dai Nippon, Sing and Oz will now pocket a multi-billion dollar paydirt as […]

Andaz Macau Toasts Two Years with the Spirited Return of the Sino-Luso Gastronomic Bazaar

Galaxy Macau’s dynamic lifestyle hotel Andaz Macau marks its 2nd anniversary by reviving the celebrated “Sino-Luso Gastronomic Bazaar” on September 13 – an epicurean fête blending Portuguese flair and Cantonese verve, curated with local Macanese savoire-faire. MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Macau – In a city famed for its seamless fusion of East and West, where Chinese and Portuguese cultures have […]