A group of 20 Japanese lawmakers has formed to regulate the country's booming trading card market, addressing issues like counterfeits and bulk purchases for resale. Chaired by Seiji Kihara, the group aims to enhance market transparency and support the industry's global expansion, following significant domestic growth to 338 billion yen.
South Korea's Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) has appointed 2,176 new advisers, bringing its total to 25,000. The council plans to expand its overseas operations by increasing regional assemblies and is seeking legislative support for structural changes.
Hong Kong and Fujian have signed six agreements to enhance collaboration in finance, trade, tourism, and education. The pacts aim to finalize 28 projects across 11 sectors, encouraging Fujian businesses to list on Hong Kong's stock exchange.
Guangzhou's Zengcheng district held an internationalization forum and salon on June 10, 2026, to support overseas expansion for overseas Chinese enterprises (侨企). The event featured strategic cooperation signings with international chambers of commerce and service providers, talent recruitment initiatives, and expert sharing sessions on global market strategies.
Google Japan has opened applications for "Google Play Accelerator Japan," a 10-week workshop designed to help Japanese app and game developers expand overseas. The program offers intensive training from Google experts on market analysis, marketing, AI integration, and business leadership, with applications closing July 5th.
Zelos Technology, a Chinese robovan firm, believes Southeast Asia and the Middle East offer double the revenue potential compared to its domestic market. The company, which merged with Cainiao's autonomous vehicle unit, sees international expansion as crucial for profitability and competitiveness, emphasizing AI capabilities.
Chocolate Finance launches in Hong Kong as the latest Singapore wealth-tech firm to expand overseas, offering 3.8% annualised returns on idle cash with no minimum balance. CEO Tim Jones cites HK$4 trillion in idle bank savings and Hong Kong's role as a regional wealth hub as key reasons for choosing the city as first market beyond Singapore.
Sungrow Power Supply has refiled for a Hong Kong listing, reviving plans after its October application lapsed. The solar inverter and energy storage maker, which holds over 25% global market share, joins a wave of mainland companies submitting IPO documents to Hong Kong, signalling renewed activity in the city's IPO pipeline.
