An IMF report cited by Japanese media on Oct. 14 projects Japan’s GDP will be overtaken by India and the UK in 2027, cutting Japan’s ranking from fourth to sixth. The report attributes the shift to Japan’s weaker growth versus India and the UK and to yen depreciation that compresses GDP when converted into USD.

The 2026 North Bund International Shipping Forum will take place Oct. 20-21 at the North Bund World Reception Hall in Hongkou, Shanghai. Co-hosted by the Shanghai municipal government and the Ministry of Transport, the forum theme is Shared Challenges, Shared Mission — Promoting Resilient Global Shipping Development. Agenda comprises an opening session, two main forums on international shipping and international aviation, and five sector forums covering maritime traffic safety, finance and insurance, digital intelligence, green low‑carbon measures, and judicial arbitration. Concurrent events include Shanghai Pudong International Shipping Week and the Global Maritime Forum; organisers say the programme exceeds 60 events.

HKEX filing shows Tencent Holdings (00700.HK) repurchased 240,000 shares on Oct 15, spending HK$100.4 mln.