Tiktok's sale of its U.S. operations could hit another roadblock after China's Commerce Ministry tightens its regulations on technology exports. Meanwhile, China’s official PMI points to a recovery spurred by demand with services in August growing at a higher rate than July. Chinese manufacturing activity continues to expand in August, but slightly under expectations. In Japan, Abe’s resignation does not deter Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway from buying stakes in Japan's five leading trading companies, sending shares higher. Asian stocks rise on the final day of trade for the month, after the Dow erases this year's losses and the S&P 500 looks set to have its best August in nearly 34 years. And Nestle makes an offer to buy food allergy prevention expert Aimmune for $2.6bn dollars, as the conglomerate looks to expand its health portfolio

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