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China's SASAC directed central state-owned enterprises to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, from R&D to production and management.

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China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

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Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

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China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

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China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

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Global Bond Selloff Pushes Yields to Highest Levels Since 2008

A worldwide bond selloff has pushed government yields to their highest since 2008, raising mortgage, loan and financing costs for households and businesses

John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO, Ending Cook’s 15-Year Run

John Ternus became Apple's CEO on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year run as the company faces AI pressure and rising memory prices.

Global Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs as Iran Conflict Revives Inflation Fears

Bond yields surged across major markets on September 1 as US-Iran hostilities revived energy and inflation fears, driving Japan and UK rates to decades-hig

Morgan Stanley Lifts Robinhood Target to $150, Sees 43% Upside

Morgan Stanley raised its Robinhood price target to $150 from $124 on September 1, citing 43% upside from deeper user monetization rather than crypto.

Bessent Urges Japan to Hike Rates and Strengthen Yen

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on Japan to raise interest rates and steady its finances, pointing to a possible Bank of Japan hike in September

Shein Shares Plunge Up to 28% in Grey Market Before Hong Kong Debut

Shein shares fell as much as 28% in the grey market a day before its Hong Kong listing, deepening doubts over the fast-fashion giant's cut valuation.

Shein Shares Drop 8% in Hong Kong Trading Debut After Multi-Year Wait

Shein began trading in Hong Kong on Tuesday, opening flat before falling about 8%, giving the first market read after years of listing delays.

Moody’s Affirms Aon Rating but Cuts Outlook on $17B USI Deal

Moody's affirmed Aon's credit rating but revised its outlook, tying the change to the broker's roughly $17 billion acquisition of USI Insurance Services.

FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Inflated Ad Auction Prices

The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday, alleging it overcharged 1.2 million advertisers by inflating online ad auction prices.

Meta May Overtake Google Search in Ad Revenue This Year, Bernstein Says

Bernstein analysts say Meta could pass Google Search in advertising revenue by year-end 2025, driven by returns on its roughly $60 billion AI spending.

PG&E Sinks 18%, Edison Falls 23% as California Wildfire Bill Omits Liability Cap

PG&E fell 18% and Edison International 23% after a California wildfire bill offered victim protections but no cap on utility liability, exposing investors