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Immigration crackdown puts Australia's wheat harvest at risk, industry groups say

Australian farm groups say a crackdown on immigration could create labor shortages across agriculture and threaten the coming wheat harvest. Their warning joins concerns from business groups that tighter migration rules could damage the economy.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryAustraliaimmigration policyagriculturewheat harvest

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 04:50

Immigration crackdown puts Australia's wheat harvest at risk, industry groups say
Immigration crackdown puts Australia's wheat harvest at risk, industry groups say

Hyundai CEO warns US could face surge of Chinese vehicle imports without safeguards

Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz warned on Thursday that the United States could experience a wave of Chinese auto imports similar to the disruption seen in Europe unless Washington keeps tariffs and other market-access safeguards in place.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryHyundai MotorChinese vehiclesUS auto market

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-18 04:20

Hyundai CEO warns US could face surge of Chinese vehicle imports without safeguards
Hyundai CEO warns US could face surge of Chinese vehicle imports without safeguards

Six Green Projects Worth Over $400 Million Signed in Tianjin

Six key green industry projects worth more than 2.9 billion yuan, or about $400 million, were signed in Tianjin under the China-SCO Green Industry Development Cooperation Zone. The event also produced a coordination framework, released nine reports and launched an information network for green industry cooperation.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:54

Six Green Projects Worth Over $400 Million Signed in Tianjin

From Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close

S&P Global has agreed to acquire smart-contract security firm OpenZeppelin, extending its digital-asset business into the security infrastructure behind stablecoins, tokenized funds and decentralized finance. OpenZeppelin will remain a separate unit under its own name, with CEO Demian Brener staying on. Financial terms were not disclosed, and closing conditions remain.

MarketsCryptoCompanies & industryS&P GlobalOpenZeppelindigital assetssmart contracts

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:30

From Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close
From Kaiko to OpenZeppelin, S&P Global quietly prepares for markets that never close

Glencore Suspends Iron Ore Head Amid Radiant World Review

A senior Glencore executive who oversaw the company’s relationship with embattled iron ore trader Radiant World has been suspended while Glencore reviews its dealings with the firm, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryGlencoreRadiant Worldiron oreexecutive suspension

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 01:00

Glencore Suspends Iron Ore Head Amid Radiant World Review
Glencore Suspends Iron Ore Head Amid Radiant World Review

‘This is our company’: Nigerians celebrate share-buying frenzy

Many Nigerians bought shares for the first time in Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery after more than four billion shares went on sale. The IPO sparked intense enthusiasm, crashed investment apps and inspired the “Yangote” slogan, though analysts warned that refinery and market risks could cause investors to lose some or all of their money.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryNigeriaDangote refineryIPOstock investment

BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 23:24

‘This is our company’: Nigerians celebrate share-buying frenzy
‘This is our company’: Nigerians celebrate share-buying frenzy

Hong Kong malls bet on Asian Games to boost footfall and tenant sales

Hong Kong shopping mall operators are extending a strategy used during this year’s Fifa World Cup into the Asian Games, using major sporting events to attract visitors and support tenant sales as retailers face competition from Shenzhen, overseas shopping and online spending. Sino Group expects foot traffic at four malls to rise during its campaign.

Macro & central banksCompanies & industryHong Kong mallsAsian Gamesretail sales

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 23:00

Hong Kong malls bet on Asian Games to boost footfall and tenant sales
Hong Kong malls bet on Asian Games to boost footfall and tenant sales

Stellantis Tells Workers at Canada Plant It Has No Future There

Jeep parent Stellantis told employees at a Toronto-area factory that it sees no long-term business case for building vehicles there and is considering selling the facility, raising the prospect of a work stoppage.

Companies & industryStellantisCanadian auto industryplant sale

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 22:30

Stellantis Tells Workers at Canada Plant It Has No Future There
Stellantis Tells Workers at Canada Plant It Has No Future There

India’s Tata Trusts reveal SP Group’s $2.6 billion Tata Sons stake sale plan amid feud

Shapoorji Pallonji Group, the second-largest shareholder in India’s Tata Sons, has proposed selling part of its holding in the parent company, valued at 250 billion rupees ($2.61 billion), Tata Trusts said in a statement on Thursday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 20:50

India’s Tata Trusts reveal SP Group’s $2.6 billion Tata Sons stake sale plan amid feud
India’s Tata Trusts reveal SP Group’s $2.6 billion Tata Sons stake sale plan amid feud

EXCLUSIVE: US shale oil producer HighPeak Energy exploring sale, sources say

HighPeak Energy is considering a sale after attracting acquisition interest, according to three people familiar with the matter. The U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company, focused on the Permian Basin, is weighing its options.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 19:45

EXCLUSIVE: US shale oil producer HighPeak Energy exploring sale, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: US shale oil producer HighPeak Energy exploring sale, sources say

Credit Acceptance reaches $710 million predatory auto-lending settlement with most US states

Credit Acceptance Corp agreed to pay $710 million to settle allegations brought by 40 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. The company was accused of steering thousands of low-income borrowers with poor credit into predatory car loans it knew they could not afford.

Companies & industryCredit Acceptanceauto lendingconsumer protection

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:45

Credit Acceptance reaches $710 million predatory auto-lending settlement with most US states
Credit Acceptance reaches $710 million predatory auto-lending settlement with most US states

Putin places Auchan and Nestlé’s Russian assets under temporary management

A decree signed by Vladimir Putin places the Russian subsidiaries of France’s Auchan and Switzerland’s Nestlé under temporary management by L.E.V. Management. It also covers Adeo’s 0.007% stake in Leroy Merlin’s Russian entity. Neither Auchan nor Nestlé left Russia after the 2022 invasion, though Nestlé reduced its operations.

MarketsCompanies & industryRussiaAuchanNestlétemporary management

MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 18:13

Putin places Auchan and Nestlé’s Russian assets under temporary management
Putin places Auchan and Nestlé’s Russian assets under temporary management

Politics🎧 JOIN US LIVE: With midterm elections looming, President Trump quickly pushed back on the Federal Reserve rate hike. What comes next?

With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump quickly pushed back against the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. The discussion asks what may happen next.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 16:46

🎧 JOIN US LIVE: With midterm elections looming, President Trump quickly pushed back on the Federal Reserve rate hike. What comes next?
  • What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?
    What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?

    The Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, its first increase since 2023, to help slow inflation. NBC’s Brian Cheung explains the potential effects on credit cards, mortgages, food and gasoline prices.

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    NNBC News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:22Original

PoliticsAll smiles in Strasbourg, but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan

Mark Carney received a warm welcome in the European Parliament after endorsing a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member. Yet the term has no legal definition, leaving member states to determine its substance, while trade ratification, single-market rules and competing buy-national policies pose further obstacles.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 15:46

All smiles in Strasbourg, but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan
All smiles in Strasbourg, but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan
  • Canada’s Carney welcomes EU proposal for associate membership
    Canada’s Carney welcomes EU proposal for associate membership

    Speaking to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member. He called for deeper cooperation on critical minerals, defence, AI, energy, space, payments and digital trade, saying the alliance should be a “beacon for democracies” rather than a force that dominates others. Donald Trump threatened tariffs or trade restrictions if the proposal advances.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark Carneydiplomacy

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-17 12:31Original
  • ‘Stronger together’: Canada’s Carney welcomes EU ‘associate member’ proposal
    ‘Stronger together’: Canada’s Carney welcomes EU ‘associate member’ proposal

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he welcomed the European Union’s proposal for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member”. Addressing EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, he said Canada and Europe were each strong but would be stronger together.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark Carneydiplomacy

    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:35Original
  • ‘Stronger together’: Carney welcomes EU invitation for Canada to become first-ever associate member
    ‘Stronger together’: Carney welcomes EU invitation for Canada to become first-ever associate member

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union’s invitation for Canada to become its first associate member, saying they are “stronger together.” U.S. President Donald Trump had previously called the prospect “laughable.”

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membership

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:23Original
  • Canada's Carney welcomes ambition of becoming associate EU member
    Canada's Carney welcomes ambition of becoming associate EU member

    Speaking to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s ambition to create an associate-membership relationship for Canada, highlighting shared security, economic interests and democratic values. His remarks came amid a worsening Canada-US trade rift, with Donald Trump threatening tariffs or an end to some trade with Europe if the plan proceeds.

    CanadaEuropean UnionMark CarneyCanada-US relations

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:15Original
  • EU says Canada partnership not aimed at US after Trump tariff threat
    EU says Canada partnership not aimed at US after Trump tariff threat

    The European Union says its partnership initiative with Canada is not directed at the United States. The statement follows Donald Trump’s warning that Washington could impose “very heavy tariffs” if the initiative were judged to have bad intentions.

    CanadaEuropean UnionUnited Statestariffs

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:28Original
  • The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada as an associate EU member?
    The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada as an associate EU member?

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the EU in a speech, without explaining what that would involve. European newspapers have reacted sceptically.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membership

    FFrance 24★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:00Original
  • Live: Carney to speak after Trump threatens more EU tariffs over Canada's associate member bid
    Live: Carney to speak after Trump threatens more EU tariffs over Canada's associate member bid

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump called Canada’s bid for EU associate membership a “hostile act.” Trump warned he could stop trading with Europe and impose “very serious tariffs” if the bid succeeds.

    CanadaEuropean Uniontariff threat

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:52Original
  • Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ over proposal to make Canada first associate member
    Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ over proposal to make Canada first associate member

    Donald Trump threatened “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe after the EU proposed making Canada its first associate member. Calling the idea “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act”, he said the response would depend on whether the move had good or bad intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the partnership was intended to strengthen the EU, not target anyone.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:40Original
  • Trump Floats EU Tariffs If Canada Invite Deemed Hostile Act
    Trump Floats EU Tariffs If Canada Invite Deemed Hostile Act

    President Donald Trump said he could impose new tariffs on goods imported from the European Union, or even cut off some trade, if he judged efforts to make Canada a potential associate member of the bloc harmful to the US.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:30Original
  • Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews

    Roberta Metsola told Euronews that the proposed associate membership with Canada would deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and could encourage additional countries to pursue the same path, including Australia and New Zealand.

    EUCanadaAustraliaNew Zealandassociate membership

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:30Original
  • Closer EU-Canada ties are ‘not against any third country’, MEP says

    European People’s Party MEP David McAllister described the EU’s relationship with Canada as “very unique”. He said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appeared intent on taking it “to the next level” after proposing a tailor-made “associate membership” status for Ottawa.

    EUCanadaassociate membership

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-17 07:29Original
  • Trump threatens EU over Canada’s ‘associate membership’ proposal
    Trump threatens EU over Canada’s ‘associate membership’ proposal

    Donald Trump said the United States could impose very serious tariffs on many European goods or halt trade with Europe if he viewed Canada’s proposal for associate membership in the European Union as a hostile act.

    Donald TrumpCanadaEuropean Uniontariffs

    TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:18Original
  • Brussels tells Trump Canada’s ‘associate membership’ is ‘not against anyone’

    Brussels says Canada’s potential associate membership of the European Union is not directed against anyone, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to give a much-anticipated speech at the European Parliament.

    CanadaEuropean Unionassociate membershipMark Carney

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:07Original
  • Trump threatens EU tariffs over ‘laughable’ Canada association plan
    Trump threatens EU tariffs over ‘laughable’ Canada association plan

    US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it proceeds with a proposal to make Canada its first “associate member,” calling the move potentially “hostile.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer EU ties as he seeks to pivot away from the US and is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:58Original
  • EU plan to make Canada an 'associate member' draws Trump’s ire

    The European Union’s plan to make Canada an “associate member” has angered Donald Trump. The European Parliament in Strasbourg is filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s much-anticipated speech.

    CanadaEuropean UnionDonald Trumptrade relations

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:31Original
  • CNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans ‘hostile acts’
    CNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans ‘hostile acts’

    President Trump is unhappy with the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and with the European Union inviting Canada to become an “associate member” of the bloc.

    Donald TrumpFederal ReserveEU-Canada relations

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-17 06:23Original
  • Trump warns EU of tariffs over Canada’s potential associate membership, calls it ‘laughable’
    Trump warns EU of tariffs over Canada’s potential associate membership, calls it ‘laughable’

    U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action against the European Union if it advances European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:10Original
  • Europe Today: Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews as Carney addresses EU Parliament amid Trump tariff threat

    European Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member.” Donald Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” over the plan, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address Parliament in Strasbourg today.

    EUCanadatariffsdiplomacy

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-17 06:01Original
  • The ‘Canada effect’: Which European companies could benefit from closer ties?

    The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. European companies in defence, aerospace and industrial technology could be among the first to benefit from closer ties.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 06:00Original
  • Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be ‘hostile act’

    Trump warned on Wednesday that he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he deemed the EU’s intentions unfavourable, while leaving open the possibility of avoiding them if its intentions were not.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-09-17 04:16Original
  • Trump says US may halt trade with EU if Canada becomes associated member

    President Donald Trump said the United States could stop trading on many items with European countries, or impose very heavy tariffs, if Canada is granted associate-member status in the European Union. He said the response would depend on whether he viewed the move as hostile and on European leaders’ intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would invite Canada to become its first associated member.

    United StatesCanadaEuropean Uniontariffs

    TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-17 03:18Original
  • Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over Canada
    Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over Canada

    The EU has signaled that Canada could become its first associate member. President Donald Trump called the prospect “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act,” threatening serious tariffs, trade restrictions or sanctions against the bloc.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-17 01:35Original
  • Trump calls EU offer of associate membership to Canada ‘laughable’ and threatens tariffs
    Trump calls EU offer of associate membership to Canada ‘laughable’ and threatens tariffs

    Donald Trump has called the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member “laughable” and a “hostile act,” threatening “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe. Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer cooperation with Canada on technology, defence and energy, as Ottawa seeks to diversify its ties.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-17 01:13Original
  • Trump threatens EU tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposal, calling it a ‘hostile act’
    Trump threatens EU tariffs over Canada associate-membership proposal, calling it a ‘hostile act’

    Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to open the bloc to Canada as its first associate member, calling the move a “hostile act.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the 27-member bloc is opening the door to Canada’s associate membership.

    Donald TrumpEuropean UnionCanadatariffs

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-17 00:55Original
  • Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’
    Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’

    US President Donald Trump threatened heavy tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” suggesting the move could be hostile to the US. He also said Washington might cut trade with Europe, as Canada seeks closer ties with the EU amid worsening relations with the US.

    Donald TrumpCanadaEuropean Uniontrade tariffs

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-17 00:30Original

Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity abroad

The failure of the Clarity Act could put the United States behind foreign markets in the short term as the crypto industry looks elsewhere for legal certainty. Rules from the SEC and CFTC are still expected to help underpin the sector.

CryptoCompanies & industrycryptocurrencyUnited Statesregulation

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 14:50

Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity abroad
Clarity Act failure may hamper U.S. crypto as industry seeks legal clarity abroad

GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford and Ram amid weak EV sales

Large, gas-guzzling pickup models continue to sell well because they can tow and haul heavy loads. Against lackluster electric-vehicle sales, GM is promoting new V-8 engines as competition with Ford and Ram heats up again.

Companies & industryGeneral Motorspickup trucksV-8 engineselectric vehicles

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 14:39

GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford and Ram amid weak EV sales
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford and Ram amid weak EV sales

How China is making manufacturing smarter and greener

China is speeding up manufacturing transformation through smart technologies, greener production and closer industrial integration. By the end of 2025, numerical control covered 68.6% of key processes in major industries. China had also built more than 35,000 basic-level, 8,200 advanced-level and 500 excellent-level intelligent factories, while expanding industrial robots, electric vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaics and industrial internet platforms.

Companies & industryTech & AIChinese manufacturingsmart manufacturinggreen productionindustrial robots

CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 14:33

How China is making manufacturing smarter and greener
How China is making manufacturing smarter and greener

Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing

Growing demand among Chinese customers for personal expression and cultural experiences is raising standards in the country’s hospitality sector and creating opportunities for leading lifestyle hotel brands, according to a senior director at Hong Kong developer Hang Lung Properties. He said an ideal hotel should redefine hospitality through personal touches.

Companies & industryChina hospitalityluxury hotelspersonalization

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:53

Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing
Pets and personal touches: how China’s luxury hotel market is changing

TechS&P Global agrees to acquire OpenZeppelin in onchain security push

S&P Global has agreed to acquire OpenZeppelin as it expands its onchain security efforts. OpenZeppelin will continue operating as a standalone business unit under S&P Global, while the financial terms were not disclosed.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:32

S&P Global agrees to acquire OpenZeppelin in onchain security push
S&P Global agrees to acquire OpenZeppelin in onchain security push
  • S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin to target tokenized-finance risks
    S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin to target tokenized-finance risks

    Ratings company S&P Global is acquiring OpenZeppelin in a move focused on the technological risks banks and asset managers face onchain. The deal follows S&P Global’s recent investment in market-data firm Kaiko.

    S&P GlobalOpenZeppelintokenized financefinancial risk

    CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 13:15Original

Germany turns on Brussels as Chinese car sales in Europe head above 1 million in 2026

Germany’s finance minister called for tougher EU tariffs on Chinese carmakers while visiting Volkswagen’s crisis-hit headquarters. Chinese brands are on course to sell more than one million cars across Europe in 2026.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryGermanyEU tariffsChinese carsVolkswagen

EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 13:12

Germany turns on Brussels as Chinese car sales in Europe head above 1 million in 2026

Chinese automakers hunt for European factories ahead of EU local-content rules, BYD adviser says

Chinese automakers are stepping up their search for European production sites as the EU is expected to introduce local-content rules. A BYD adviser for Europe says he repeatedly encounters rival executives in airport lounges pursuing the same goal.

Companies & industryChinese automakersEuropean factoriesEU rules

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:15

Chinese automakers hunt for European factories ahead of EU local-content rules, BYD adviser says
Chinese automakers hunt for European factories ahead of EU local-content rules, BYD adviser says

Bitcoin’s realized cap contracts for the first time in a month as BTC faces $71,300 risk

Bitcoin held near $76,500 on Sept. 17 as realized cap contracted for the first time after 27 straight days of growth, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a second day of net outflows. Glassnode said two closes above $76,700 with renewed realized-cap growth would restore the prior range; otherwise, attention could shift to $71,300 and the $62,000–$65,000 support zone.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 12:00

Bitcoin’s realized cap contracts for the first time in a month as BTC faces $71,300 risk
Bitcoin’s realized cap contracts for the first time in a month as BTC faces $71,300 risk

EAEU-Indonesia free trade deal expected to enter force by year-end

Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman Bakytzhan Sagintayev says ratification of the Eurasian Economic Union’s free trade agreement with Indonesia is under way and the deal is expected to take effect by the end of the year. Signed in December 2025, it is expected to reduce tariffs on about $3 billion in bilateral trade.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 11:38

EAEU-Indonesia free trade deal expected to enter force by year-end

Germany’s Klingbeil urges EU measures against Chinese hybrid car imports

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday that the European Union should broaden tariffs on Chinese imports to cover hybrid cars, arguing that manufacturing subsidies in China threaten Volkswagen and other domestic automakers.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryGermanyEU tariffsChinese carshybrid vehicles

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:05

Germany’s Klingbeil urges EU measures against Chinese hybrid car imports
Germany’s Klingbeil urges EU measures against Chinese hybrid car imports

How has the 'Yak Revolution' fueled a region's economy?

The term “Yak Revolution” refers to Tibetan and Qiang communities’ support for the Red Army across the grasslands of what is now Aba. Today, Hongyuan County’s Maiwa yak industry is an economic pillar, with about 475,000 yaks, 638 family pastures and a livestock market described as the largest in the Sichuan-Gansu-Qinghai region.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryyak industryHongyuan Countylivestocklocal economy

CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:40

How has the 'Yak Revolution' fueled a region's economy?
How has the 'Yak Revolution' fueled a region's economy?

South African rand firms as stable commodities offset Fed tightening signal

The South African rand strengthened in early Thursday trading, supported by steady commodity prices after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled that further monetary tightening could follow.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:25

South African rand firms as stable commodities offset Fed tightening signal
South African rand firms as stable commodities offset Fed tightening signal

From quarantine boxes to luxury cabins, China’s prefab home factories pivot to exports

Sun Guangqing’s prefabricated-home factory opened in China in 2022, as the property sector entered a prolonged crisis and just months before Beijing lifted pandemic curbs. Those developments crippled its two main sources of demand, pushing the factory toward exports.

Trade & sanctionsCompanies & industryReal EstateChinaprefabricated homesexportsproperty sector

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 06:40

From quarantine boxes to luxury cabins, China’s prefab home factories pivot to exports
From quarantine boxes to luxury cabins, China’s prefab home factories pivot to exports

Volkswagen’s Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground

Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring appears likely to bring an end to its struggling Spanish marque Seat. Experts foresee broad consolidation across the auto industry, potentially making Seat the first major car brand to fall victim to the rise of Chinese automakers.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 05:10

Volkswagen’s Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground
Volkswagen’s Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground

Hong Kong to support rocket and satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

Hong Kong plans to adjust listing rules to attract IPOs from mainland Chinese space companies as activity grows in line with Beijing’s priorities. SpaceX’s blockbuster June listing has added momentum, potentially intensifying competition between Hong Kong’s exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, which currently attracts most such applications.

MarketsCompanies & industryHong Kongspace industryIPOs

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 05:00

Hong Kong to support rocket and satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off
Hong Kong to support rocket and satellite IPOs as SpaceX-led sector takes off

23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened Thursday in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. More than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions are attending. Timor-Leste is a co-organizer for the first time, bringing all 11 ASEAN members together in Nanning after the bloc’s expansion. The China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit also opened.

MarketsTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryChina-ASEAN ExpoNanningbusiness and investmentASEAN

CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 04:20

23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning
  • China-ASEAN Expo opens with focus on CAFTA 3.0, AI and Pinglu Canal
    China-ASEAN Expo opens with focus on CAFTA 3.0, AI and Pinglu Canal

    The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning with more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions. The event highlights the upgraded CAFTA 3.0 framework, artificial intelligence and the newly opened Pinglu Canal as avenues for trade, supply-chain and regional cooperation.

    China-ASEAN ExpoCAFTA 3.0artificial intelligencePinglu Canal

    CCGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-17 03:46Original

28th Ice Cream Expo opens in Tianjin with global industry players

The 28th China Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry Expo opened at Tianjin’s Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together 560 companies. The three-day event spans more than 50,000 square meters, features over 10,000 products and services, and is expected to attract more than 60,000 buyers and visitors from over 120 countries and regions.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 03:25

28th Ice Cream Expo opens in Tianjin with global industry players

Japan’s corporate leaders warn over weak yen, with even dollar-earners voicing concern

The yen has strengthened quickly over the past two weeks, but remains historically weak. Japan’s corporate leaders are sounding the alarm, and even companies earning dollars are expressing concern.

Macro & central banksMarketsCompanies & industryJapan economyyencorporate leaders

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 03:19

Japan’s corporate leaders warn over weak yen, with even dollar-earners voicing concern
Japan’s corporate leaders warn over weak yen, with even dollar-earners voicing concern

MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American

The EU issued an antitrust warning on Wednesday over MMG’s proposed purchase of Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel business. Regulators said the Hong Kong-listed mining and metals company could divert supply away from Europe, harming European stainless steel producers.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:45

MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American
MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American

Bitcoin miners sign $100 billion in AI deals, but little revenue has arrived

Bitcoin miners have signed more than $100 billion in AI contracts while producing only about $1.1 billion in annualized revenue. CoinShares says over 4 gigawatts of AI and HPC capacity is contracted, but roughly 550 megawatts is billing. Investors are rewarding the pivot because grid-connected power has become scarce, despite costly retrofits and the loss of some mining operations.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCryptoCompanies & industryTech & AIBitcoin miningartificial intelligencedata centerspower infrastructure

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 22:10

Bitcoin miners sign $100 billion in AI deals, but little revenue has arrived
Bitcoin miners sign $100 billion in AI deals, but little revenue has arrived

US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment

Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, secured an $85 million loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation for a battery storage project, its biggest wartime transaction. The financing will help expand storage and stabilize the grid as Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities, while DTEK says the deal could encourage more foreign investment.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 19:37

US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment
US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment

Iran war could add $8.5 billion to Spanish industry's energy costs this year, lobby group says

Higher energy prices caused by the Iran war could add nearly €7.4 billion ($8.5 billion) to the costs faced by Spanish manufacturers through the end of 2026, an industry lobby group said on Wednesday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:10

Iran war could add $8.5 billion to Spanish industry's energy costs this year, lobby group says
Iran war could add $8.5 billion to Spanish industry's energy costs this year, lobby group says

‘Science fiction’: Transport companies, the backbone of the economy, sound the alarm over fuel prices

Diesel, the fuel used to power trucks and trains, reached an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday, prompting transport companies to raise the alarm over fuel costs.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industrydiesel pricestransportationeconomy

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:57

‘Science fiction’: Transport companies, the backbone of the economy, sound the alarm over fuel prices
‘Science fiction’: Transport companies, the backbone of the economy, sound the alarm over fuel prices

EXCLUSIVE: Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says

Unilever is refusing to discuss the IUF’s demand that a two-year employment guarantee agreed with European workers under its planned food business merger with McCormick be extended to all employees worldwide, the union body said in a memo seen by Reuters.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:10

EXCLUSIVE: Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says
EXCLUSIVE: Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says

Russian oil and gas equipment share could reach 82% this year — minister

Russia’s share of the oil and gas equipment market could rise by two percentage points to 82% this year, Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said. The market totaled 294 billion rubles ($3.48 billion) in the first half of 2026 and could reach 800 billion rubles ($9.47 billion) by year-end.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 12:49

Russian oil and gas equipment share could reach 82% this year — minister
  • Russia’s oil and gas equipment production independence reaches 80% — minister

    Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said Russia had raised its independence from imported oil and gas equipment to nearly 80% by the end of last year and aims to reach 90% localization by 2030. He said production must be mastered for 220 critical items; 55 are in serial production, 56 are undergoing prototype tests and more than 80 R&D projects are underway.

    Russiaoil and gas equipmentindustrial localization

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-16 12:37Original

GAO: Federal employees paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025

Federal employees were paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025, according to the Government Accountability Office. Federal data also showed that the workforce shrank by roughly 216,000 employees.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 12:45

GAO: Federal employees paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025
GAO: Federal employees paid $9.5 billion not to work in 2025

Kraft Heinz CEO discusses American food, affordability and safety

Kraft Heinz sells about two million bottles of ketchup daily and owns more than 200 brands, including Lunchables and Capri Sun. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen speaks with new CEO Steve Cahillane about the company’s direction as consumers seek less-processed foods and cheaper store brands.

Companies & industryKraft Heinzfood industryaffordability

NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 12:37

Kraft Heinz CEO discusses American food, affordability and safety
Kraft Heinz CEO discusses American food, affordability and safety

Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war; estimated bill is $1,700 per household

Higher oil prices and Treasury yields are raising energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, prompting consumers to rely more heavily on savings. The estimated burden is $1,700 per household.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryIran waroil pricesinterest rateshousehold costs

CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 12:02

Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war; estimated bill is $1,700 per household
Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war; estimated bill is $1,700 per household

Egypt’s wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa

Egypt plans to pair a 2,000-megawatt wind project with its first turbine manufacturing plant, aiming to turn renewable energy expansion into an industrial opportunity. The approach could offer lessons for Nigeria and other African countries.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryEgyptwind powerrenewable energymanufacturing

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 12:00

Egypt’s wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa
Egypt’s wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa

Graphics: What stood out in China's economy in August?

Official data showed that China’s August economy was driven by booming emerging industries and strong foreign trade. Value-added in high-tech and digital product manufacturing rose 16.7% and 15.7% year on year, while goods trade reached 4.65 trillion yuan, up 19.8%.

Macro & central banksTrade & sanctionsCompanies & industryChina economyemerging industriesforeign trade

CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 11:13

Graphics: What stood out in China's economy in August?
Graphics: What stood out in China's economy in August?

Kazakhstan, Gazprom sign amendment to gas supply contract

Kazakhstan and Gazprom have signed an amendment to their gas supply contract and plan to begin discussing a long-term agreement by the end of the year, Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev said. He called Russia Kazakhstan’s strategic partner. Purchases are expected to reach about 11 bcm in 2026, with roughly 9 bcm under discussion for 2027.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryKazakhstanGazpromgas supply

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 10:52

Kazakhstan, Gazprom sign amendment to gas supply contract
  • Kazakhstan to buy 11 bcm of gas from Gazprom in 2026

    Kazakhstan will purchase about 11 billion cubic meters of gas from Gazprom in 2026, up from 4 bcm last year, Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev said. He added that the two sides are discussing supplies of around 9 bcm for 2027, after technical issues affected major fields this year.

    KazakhstanGazpromgas supply

    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-16 09:30Original