Louis Vuitton Faces China Sales Pressure After Molly Tea Trademark Backlash
Louis Vuitton is facing commercial pressure in China after its trademark victory against Molly Tea triggered consumer backlash, adding to challenges in the luxury market.
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Indian Equities Face Oil Shock as Brent Holds Above US$100
Indian shares face renewed pressure as Brent remains above US$100, threatening the import bill, the rupee, inflation and margins across energy-intensive sectors.
Asian Equities Retreat as Oil Above US$100 Revives Inflation Risk
Asian equities weakened as Brent crude moved above US$100 and higher bond yields intensified inflation, interest-rate and corporate-margin concerns.
US Sanctions Xinbi Guarantee Over Cyber-Scam Transactions
US authorities have sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee and two affiliated Asian technology companies while freezing more than US$52 million in alleged illicit funds.
Enflame’s Shanghai IPO Tests Valuation Appetite for China’s AI-Chip Sector
Enflame’s heavily subscribed STAR Market debut will test whether strategic demand for Chinese AI chips can justify a demanding valuation and continuing losses.
Singapore Stocks Retreat as US$100 Oil Revives Inflation Risk
Singapore’s blue-chip index fell 0.7% as Brent crude crossed US$100, reviving inflation risk and putting pressure on banks and energy-sensitive businesses.
Singapore Dollar Reaches 10-Month High Against Ringgit as Investors Reprice Flows
The Singapore dollar has climbed to a 10-month high against the ringgit, but Malaysian investment and export fundamentals may limit sustained weakness.
Malaysia’s July Industrial Output Rises 4.7% as Manufacturing Leads
Malaysia’s July industrial output rose 4.7%, with manufacturing and electronics leading growth as factory sales reached RM177.3 billion.
Japan Rejects Foreign Recruitment as Defence Labour Gap Widens
Japan will continue limiting Self-Defense Forces eligibility to Japanese nationals, rejecting a proposal to recruit foreigners for selected support roles despite personnel shortages.
Hong Kong Builds Belt and Road Influence through Cultural Networks
Hong Kong is using cultural, academic and professional exchange to complement Belt and Road infrastructure and strengthen long-term commercial relationships.