Group 1 - BASF integrates its Asia-based tetrahydrofuran business into its Caojing facility in China, ceasing production in Ulsan, South Korea, reflecting confidence in China's development amid global economic challenges [1] - Shanghai's foreign investment performance is strong, with 4,764 new foreign enterprises established in the first three quarters of the year, a 5.5% year-on-year increase, and actual foreign investment exceeding $380 billion [1] - Shanghai's actual foreign investment during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period has surpassed $100 billion, reaching $100.33 billion, ahead of schedule [1] Group 2 - Shanghai has the highest concentration of regional headquarters for multinational companies in mainland China, with 44 new recognitions this year, totaling 1,060 [2] - The business services sector, driven by headquarters economy, accounted for 58.83 billion USD in actual foreign investment, with its share rising from 40.7% to 48.8%, a year-on-year increase of 68.8% [2] - Policies supporting multinational company headquarters have been implemented to enhance their capabilities in various functions, including R&D and financial management [2] Group 3 - Roche invested 2.04 billion CNY in a biopharmaceutical base in Shanghai, expected to be completed by 2029 and operational by 2031, highlighting ongoing foreign investment in China's healthcare sector [3] - High-tech industries are becoming a new focus for foreign investment in Shanghai, with the share of high-tech industry investment rising from 23% during the "13th Five-Year Plan" to 33% during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [3] Group 4 - The establishment of the only Asian technology center by Evonik in Shanghai's Songjiang District signifies the city's attractiveness for foreign investment in new materials [4][5] - Zeiss signed a land use agreement for its largest infrastructure investment in China, marking significant progress for its Greater China headquarters project [5] Group 5 - Shanghai's consumer market is vibrant, with 848 new flagship stores opened from January to October, including 498 in the food and beverage sector and 275 in retail [6] - The opening of the world's largest LEGO theme park in Jinshan and the upcoming "Harry Potter Studio Tour" in Shanghai reflect the city's growing appeal in the tourism sector [6] Group 6 - The opening of the Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai adds to the city's status as a major destination for high-end tourism, with confidence expressed by Hilton's Asia-Pacific president [7]

Group 1 - BASF announced the integration of its Asian PolyTHF business into its Shanghai Caojing site and will cease production at its Ulsan facility in South Korea, with the closure expected to be completed by 2026 [1] - The decision is part of BASF's global production strategy assessment aimed at enhancing competitiveness in response to structural changes in the global chemical fiber market, including severe overcapacity [1] - After the Ulsan plant closure, BASF will continue to produce PolyTHF at its sites in China, Germany, and the USA, with a total capacity of 250,000 tons per year [1] Group 2 - Evonik announced the sale of its betaine business in Indonesia to Aekyung Chemical, marking a step towards its transformation into a sustainable specialty chemicals supplier [1] - Evonik has been gradually divesting its global betaine-related assets, having sold its business in Milton Keynes, UK, in August 2020, and its Virginia, USA, business in August 2022 [2] - Despite the divestitures, Evonik will continue its betaine operations in Europe and Latin America, as betaine is widely used in personal care products and other consumer goods [2]