1. Janet Yellen (U.S. Treasury secretary) lends support for effort to remove the debt ceiling altogether

With a potential default looming for the U.S. in October, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday (30th September) she would just as soon see the power over debt limits taken away from Congress.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/30/yellen-lends-support-for-effort-to-remove-the-debt-ceiling-altogether.html

 

2. Huawei appeals Sweden's ban on company for selling 5G gear

Huawei said on Friday (1st October) it had filed an appeal against a ruling by a Swedish court in June that upheld a ban on the Chinese company for selling 5G equipment in the country.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/huawei-appeals-swedens-ban-company-084422365.html

3. Hanoi garment shops struggle to attract customers despite big discounts

Fashion stores in Hanoi are slashing prices to attract customers as they reopen after two months at the conclusion of a city social distancing mandate. Most offer 50-70 percent discounts on all products, but footfall is still low, their owners said two days after reopening.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/industries/hanoi-garment-shops-struggle-to-attract-customers-despite-big-discounts-4365744.html