哥倫比亞統計局：哥倫比亞經濟在2026年第二季度同比增長3.5%。

China government bond futures morning close: 2-year (TS) main contract +0.01%, 5-year (TF) main contract flat, 10-year (T) main contract -0.01%, 30-year (TL) main contract -0.10%.

A Hong Kong Trade Development Council report published Aug. 18, based on a survey of 2,015 mainland companies across the Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta, Bohai Rim and central-west regions, found 94% intend to expand into Belt and Road countries and regions, up from 73% in 2023. The report said firms' outbound intent has risen markedly since three years ago, with 91% targeting ASEAN markets and more than 40% planning expansion into developed European countries; Hong Kong is cited as the preferred service platform for these internationalisation efforts.