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Huawei, Qualcomm strike multi-year patent agreement across 5G, AI
US chip giant Qualcomm has agreed to pay to licence and acquire patents from China’s Huawei Technologies for the first time as part of a “multi-year, broad patent licence agreement” covering 5G, computing and…
Beyond the classroom: Student leaders take on real-world business challenges
Global Dominion partners with JCFAP to support the professional development and career readiness of future finance leaders
Wellcome operator DFI Retail seeks buyer for fully leased shopping centre on The Peak
DFI Retail, the food and beverage unit of Hong Kong-headquartered conglomerate Jardine Matheson, is looking to sell its mall at The Peak, one of the city’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. The entire commercial portion of…
Asset manager Schroders to expand in Hong Kong after merger with Nuveen, CEO says
UK fund house Schroders will increase investment and headcount in Hong Kong after being acquired by US asset manager Nuveen, according to Schroders’ global CEO. “Hong Kong is a critical interface for mainland China…
The Live Conversation: Education Beyond the Checklist
Over 1,700 parents, students and educators attended the International Schools Festival – Hong Kong Island 2026. Held at Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel on September 19, it featured 46 schools and education…
ICT: Durban Gateway Terminal transition delays
Durban's transition problems weigh on ICTSI sentiment, but diversified operations limit earnings risk and leave the long-term thesis intact.
Temu took the world by storm – but has the shopping app lost its thunder?
In February 2023, the budget shopping platform Temu announced itself on the world stage in the brashest way possible: becoming one of the youngest ever brands to buy a Super Bowl advertising spot. “Download the Temu…
Quant funds are ‘necessary’ to China’s ascent as financial powerhouse: investor
Beijing has tightened scrutiny of quantitative trading funds in recent months amid fears they add to market instability. Yet a leading investor believes the future is bright for China’s quant funds, as they are…
The Changing Map of Growth: Why East Asia and the RCEP Are More Important Than Ever
The RCEP region, led by ASEAN+3, is becoming a significant global economic center. Key focuses include deepening regional integration, enhancing supply chains, managing risks, and driving global growth.
Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing
Thailand & Asia | 5 October 2026 Thailand’s floods are hitting 1,315 businesses as renewed rain threatens to prolong the economic damage Thailand’s flood crisis is increasingly becoming a business-continuity problem…
