Shanghai Stock Exchange said on Aug. 30 that China’s STAR Market reported combined 1H revenue of 1.01 tln yuan, up 38.6% YoY, and combined net profit of 144.887 bln yuan, up 437.6% YoY; net profit exceeded last year’s full-year level. Among 36 Growth‑tier firms, 1H revenue rose 29.1% YoY and net losses narrowed 62.3%.

On Aug 29 local time, Ecuador announced a nationwide red alert to respond to the developing El Nifio. The Secretariat for Risk Management issued a resolution directing strengthened disaster prevention, emergency response and coordination across government levels to boost risk-response capacity. Ecuador’s National Committee for the Study of the Regional El Nifio Phenomenon said its assessment of August oceanic and atmospheric conditions confirms El Nifio has formed, meeting four domestic criteria; significant Pacific sea surface warming was cited as a primary signal.

AP: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday the Trump administration plans to sanction another bank this week to curb Iran-related transactions. Bessent said he will meet finance officials from major and developing economies during the G20 to press for broad participation in economically isolating Iran. He said: "If necessary, we will use financial violence. We are letting people know we know who you are, you know who you are, and this must stop."