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China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters
ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortuneWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
TikTok founder becomes China's richest man
Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance
India is becoming more important, something not good for China.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after resultsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers
Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide
Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gainsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities
British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China
A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
China warning hits another medical equipment maker
Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Smith & Nephew cuts outlook on China weakness
FTSE 100 medical manufacturer reports price pressures and worse-than-expected demandWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
AstraZeneca Probe in China Adds to Concerns for Foreign Businesses
An investigation involving the drugmaker’s China president is the latest crackdown to trigger uncertainty in the industry about Beijing’s intentions.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Harris urges Israel to ramp up Gaza aid, citing UN food report
Vice President Harris on Sunday pushed for Israel to ramp up aid to Gaza, citing a World Food Programme (WFP) report. “The UN reports that no food has entered northern Gaza in nearly 2 weeks. ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Arena Racing CEO urges reform to save racing from gambling tax fallout
With the Treasury eyeing the gambling industry for additional tax revenue, arguments have increased on how best to bolstering British horse racing. Martin Cruddace, the chief executive of the ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Human rights groups urge Polish PM to shelve plan to suspend right to asylum
More than 60 NGOs including Holocaust memorial group tell Donald Tusk region’s volatility ‘doesn’t exempt us from humanity’. Human rights organisations and a Holocaust memorial group have urged the ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Special counsel urges judge to reject Trump's bid to toss Jan. 6 obstruction charges
Special counsel Jack Smith is urging the judge in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case to reject an effort by Trump's attorneys to throw out the case's obstruction-related charges.Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited
A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist who has been ordered extradited home to face imprisonment on terrorism chargesWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks
As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump
Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the countryWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Does mood lighten or darken as clocks go back? Britons urged to join study
Project examines how switch to winter time affects wellbeing – either positive or negative – and time perception. Does the prospect of darker evenings make you feel gloomy, or will you relish the ...World - The Guardian - October 21