2026-08-18 Sovereign debt across countries has fallen almost across the board, with the structural factors driving up yields being strikingly similar. 2026-08-18 Doubao's work tasks have been further upgraded, now supporting virtual desktop operations on Windows computers. 2026-08-18 Tongding Interconnect and others establish a new technology company, including optoelectronic device manufacturing business. 2026-08-18 Japan considers providing support for reinsurance of oil tankers. (Reuters) 2026-08-18 The New Taiwan dollar fell 0.3% against the US dollar to 31.950. 2026-08-18 Hong Kong-listed Zhenro Properties once surged over 141%. 2026-08-18 Southbound capital net purchases exceeded HK$10 billion. 2026-08-18 Shanghai: By 2030, the urban public safety system will be generally improved and intrinsic safety comprehensively strengthened. 2026-08-18 Nikkei 225 closed down 2.5% at 67,460.73 points. Japan's TOPIX index closed down 1% at 4,140.22 points. 2026-08-18 Jane Street loses $15 billion in failed investment, exposing the risks behind market makers' hedge-fund-like strategies. 2026-08-18 [Report: Power semiconductor manufacturers in China's Taiwan region are brewing a third wave of price increases] According to reports, power semiconductor manufacturers in China's Taiwan region are preparing for a third wave of price hikes... 2026-08-18 The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's battery working group has launched a baseline assessment test for sodium batteries using nail penetration, further accelerating industrialization. 2026-08-18 City housing Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant attacked, leaving 1 dead and 15 injured 2026-08-18 Maersk appoints Bruno Plantaz as head of global solutions business. (Bloomberg) 2026-08-18 U.S. stock futures are lower, with Nasdaq 100 futures down over 1%, S&P 500 futures down 0.5%, and Dow futures down 0.2%. 2026-08-18 China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance: July domestic power battery installed capacity reached 74.6 GWh, up 33.5% year-on-year. 2026-08-18 The combined trading volume of the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing stock exchanges exceeded 2 trillion yuan, up 46.4 billion yuan compared to the same time yesterday. 2026-08-18 Changxin Technology's trading volume exceeds 20 billion yuan, currently down 4.6%. 2026-08-18 UK June three-month ILO unemployment rate 4.9%, expected 4.8%, previous 4.9%. 2026-08-18 UK average wages including bonuses for the three months to June rose 4.1% year-on-year, versus expectations of 4% and a previous reading of 4.3%. 2026-08-18 UK average weekly earnings excluding bonuses for the three months to June rose 3.5% year-on-year, compared with expectations of 3.4% and a previous reading of 3.4%. 2026-08-18 UK June three-month ILO employment change 84,000, expected 130,000, previous 148,000. 2026-08-18 UK July unemployment rate 4.33%, prior 4.4%. 2026-08-18 UK July change in jobless claims -11,000, prior 6,700. 2026-08-18 A-share Xinchuang and software stocks saw unusual gains, with Chengmai Technology hitting the 20cm daily limit, while Guozi Software, China Software, Kylinsec, Runhe Software, Rongji Software, Lang... 2026-08-18 South Korea's composite index widened its decline to 2%, now at 6,838.13 points. Samsung Electronics fell over 2%. 2026-08-18 Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index closed down 1.2% at 45,308.68 points. 2026-08-18 MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 1% to 275.95 points. 2026-08-18 HSBC requires some existing mainland investment clients to submit a source of funds declaration; failure to submit in a timely manner may result in termination of related services. According to Daily Economic News, following new account openings... 2026-08-18 Spot silver breaks below $65 per ounce, down over 1% on the day. 2026-08-18 Alibaba Cloud launches its third data center in South Korea. 2026-08-18 National Stock Exchange of India's IPO targets a valuation of up to $55 billion, setting a new record in Indian history. 2026-08-18 A-share aquaculture sector fluctuated higher, with Zhongshui Fishery hitting the daily limit in the afternoon, Guolian Aquatic rising over 10%, and Zhangzidao, Haodangjia, Kaichuang International among those following the gains. 2026-08-18 A-share computing power leasing concept fluctuates and declines, Hongbo shares approach limit-down, Chengdi Xiangjiang, Xingyun Technology, Hongjing Technology, Jinkai New Energy, Meiliyun, Qunxing Toys... 2026-08-18 Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose by basis points to 4.135%. 2026-08-18 Central bank-affiliated media: How can homophone puns stir up real returns? 2026-08-18 A-share photovoltaic equipment sector rallied in the afternoon, with Maxweel rising over 12%, and Jiejia Weichuang, Juhe Materials, Laplacian, Huamin Shares, TCL Zhonghuan, etc. also gaining... 2026-08-18 China's first batch of pilot projects for international cooperation in the data field are being carried out in Shanghai, Hainan, and other regions. 2026-08-18 Iraq investigates drone incident in the Kurdistan Region, Iran warns against framing and scapegoating. 2026-08-18 Japan's 5-year government bond yield extended its decline, falling 2 basis points to 2.14%. 2026-08-18 The world's highest-precision 100-meter-class radio telescope completes installation of its core structure. 2026-08-18 The UK assesses the economic impact of being unable to access frontier artificial intelligence. 2026-08-18 National Climate Center: El Niño developing rapidly, likely to become the strongest in history 2026-08-18 Reminder: Please pay close attention to the following during the day (all times are Beijing Time) 2026-08-18 Morning News Roundup 2026-08-18 UKMTO: A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified flying object, resulting in crew casualties. 2026-08-18 Sequoia Capital China is seeking to raise $1.2 billion for its first U.S. dollar fund since going independent. 2026-08-18 Yuanxin Satellite completed a capital increase of nearly 7 billion yuan. 2026-08-18 China-Laos Railway cargo transport volume exceeds 90 million tons 2026-08-18 Heavy rainfall triggered a geological disaster in Sichuan, with 55,928 people evacuated in advance for safety.