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Taiwan and US Launch Semiconductor Talent Alliance at SEMICON Taiwan Summit
Taiwan and the US signed cooperation agreements to boost semiconductor workforce education at the Freedom 250 Summit in Taipei.
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Foreign investors pay up to $15,000 for tech tours amid China innovation surge
Foreign investors and entrepreneurs are flocking to China for firsthand visits to tech factories and innovation hubs, paying up to $15,000 for multi-day tours.
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Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold from US and Canada to London Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Dutch central bank relocated 86 tonnes of gold reserves from the US and Canada to London between March and August 2026 citing rising geopolitical unrest.
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China's May new yuan loans rise to 520 billion yuan, below expectations amid property slump
China's new yuan loans in May 2026 rose to 520 billion yuan, recovering from April's contraction but missing forecasts of 550 billion yuan.
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Chinese Robotics Startups EngineAI and Dreame Technology Plan Hong Kong IPOs
EngineAI confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO while Dreame Technology considers listing next year, aiming to raise hundreds of millions.
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SpaceX excludes Chinese investors in IPO; OpenAI likely to follow suit
SpaceX barred mainland China and Hong Kong investors from its 2026-09-02 IPO; OpenAI plans similar restrictions for its 2026 offering.
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Elon Musk warns of power supply crisis as AI could boost global economy by $30 trillion
At the G20 summit, Elon Musk projected AI-driven economic growth up to $30 trillion annually but warned of a severe power shortfall by 2027.
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US-Iran military clashes on Sept 1 push US stocks lower and oil prices higher
US airstrikes on Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz sparked Iranian retaliation, spurring oil price jumps and US stock declines on September 1, 2026.
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ECB's Nagel Signals Over 95% Chance of September Rate Hike Amid 3.3% Eurozone Inflation
ECB Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said the bank will almost certainly raise rates at the September 10 meeting due to elevated eurozone inflation.
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Eurozone inflation rises to 3.3% in August, highest in nearly three years
Eurozone inflation hit 3.3% year-on-year in August 2026, driven by energy price surges amid Middle East tensions, prompting expectations of an ECB rate hike.
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Kenya awards $2.9 billion Jomo Kenyatta Airport upgrade contract to Chinese firm
Kenya has given China Communications Construction Co. a $2.9 billion contract to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after canceling a previous Adani deal.
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South Korean prosecutors raid Samsung HQ over Rainbow Robotics insider trading case
South Korean prosecutors raided Samsung Electronics headquarters in Suwon over insider trading involving Rainbow Robotics employees and referred 16 individuals to prosecutors.
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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike over bonus dispute despite record profits
Micron Taiwan unions warn of a strike unless the company reforms its bonus system amid record profit payouts.
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China urges automakers to avoid price wars in export markets to protect brands
China’s government today issued guidelines to carmakers to prevent aggressive price cuts in overseas markets.
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Jollibee to list international unit on Hong Kong stock exchange, dropping US plan
Jollibee Foods Corp will spin off and list its international operations on Hong Kong’s stock exchange, abandoning earlier US listing plans.
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Chinese court freezes Nexperia's China assets worth 2.14 billion yuan over ownership dispute
A Guangdong court froze Nexperia's China-based assets valued at 2.14 billion yuan following a lawsuit by Chinese parent Wingtech.
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Global government bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation and geopolitical strains
Government bond yields surged worldwide, with UK, US, and Japanese yields reaching multi-year highs on September 1-2 amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for 60 countries starting September 15
Thailand will reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for tourists from 60 countries including Singapore, Taiwan, and the US, effective September 15, 2026.
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South Korea unveils record 821 trillion won 2027 budget to boost AI and semiconductors
South Korea proposes a 2027 budget of 821 trillion won, a 12.8% increase to fund AI, semiconductor industries, and strategic weapons programs.
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EPA Grants Largest Small Refinery Biofuel Exemptions Since 2017, Boosting Soybean Prices
The US EPA announced 17.6 billion renewable fuel exemptions for small refineries in 2025, the highest in nearly a decade, lifting soybean futures nearly 1% in Chicago.
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO; John Ternus named new CEO
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus succeeding him and Cook becoming Executive Chairman.
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Shein's shares drop up to 10% in Hong Kong IPO debut, raising $1.7 billion
Shein raised about $1.7 billion in its Hong Kong IPO but shares fell 7% to 10% on the first day of trading September 1, 2026.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Japan to raise interest rates to strengthen yen
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan’s government and Bank of Japan to raise rates to support the weak yen during late August G20 meetings.
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Shein shares drop nearly 10% on Hong Kong debut after $1.7bn IPO amid growth concerns
Shein Global Holdings raised $1.7 billion in its Hong Kong IPO on September 1, 2026, but shares fell about 10% amid worries over valuation and slowing growth.