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Fortune's Most Powerful Women Asia 2025 list includes top CFOs from Huawei, ByteDance, Sony, Temasek

MPW Asia 2025 includes founders and C-suite leaders whose influence crosses borders and industries.

Fortune · Oct 13, 2025

Alibaba, Baidu, JD, Tencent And Other Chinese Stocks Tumble As Trump's Tariff Threats Renew US-China Trade Fears

Major Chinese technology and auto stocks tumbled on Monday as renewed trade hostilities between Washington and Beijing sent jitters across Asian markets. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index plunged 2.28%, and mainland China's CSI 300 saw a decline of 0.95%.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

Global financial system vulnerable to shocks amid recent stock market surge, Bank of England chief warns – as it happened

Wall Street rallies at the open as fears over US-China trade war ease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend As AI Bubble Fears Grow

Asian equities staggered into the weekend Friday following a mixed week that saw a Middle East ceasefire and huge new AI investments play off against the US shutdown and concerns about a tech bubble.

International Business Times · Oct 10, 2025

Should You Hold, Sell or Buy HSBC Shares After the $12.4bn Announcement?

HSBC's plan to take Hang Seng Bank private has rattled markets, pausing share buybacks and dividing investors on whether to hold, sell or buy amid rising exposure to Asia and Hong Kong's uncertain outlook.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025

Should You Hold, Sell or Buy HSBC Shares After the £10.2bn Announcement?

HSBC's £10.2 billion plan to take Hang Seng Bank private has rattled markets, pausing share buybacks and dividing investors on whether to hold, sell or buy amid rising exposure to Asia and Hong Kong's uncertain outlook.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9, 2025

Here's How Investors are Buying Gold as Prices Reach an All-time High of Over $4K per Ounce

Gold prices surged to over $4,050 per ounce this week amid the ongoing government shutdown, an emerging dollar debasement trend, expectations of lower interest rates, and the investment in the precious metal by central banks in Asia and the Middle East.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9, 2025

HSBC makes £10bn bet on Hong Kong as ‘super-connector’ for China and west

Deal will mean Hang Seng Bank’s shares are taken off local stock exchange as HSBC doubles down on Asian business

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2025

Europe looks East: Uzbekistan builds a new manufacturing bridge

As Europe seeks closer supply chains, Uzbekistan is drawing investors and brands to the heart of Eurasia. Customs reforms, new partnerships, and surging investment are helping the country move from importer to producer.

Euronews · Oct 9, 2025

Stocks Mixed As Traders Assess AI Rally, US Rates And Shutdown

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors tried to assess the outlook for the global AI-fuelled rally, Federal Reserve interest rates and the ongoing US government shutdown.

International Business Times · Oct 9, 2025