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Africa’s economic growth set to overtake Asia's
Africa’s economic growth this year is forecast to outpace Asia’s for the first time, according to the International Monetary Fund, though…
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What is tokenised gold, and why is it taking off in Asia?
Market watchers note that Singapore’s banks have taken a more measured approach towards tokenised gold offerings for retail investors Amid…
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South-east Asia seeks data centre investments – but must reckon with their thirst
With rapid data centre growth straining the region’s water supply, the race is on for alternative water sources and cooling technologies.…
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Hong Leong Asia proposes spinning off Guangxi Yuchai Marine and GenSet Power on HKEX
But the group cautions that the listing is still subject to requisite approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities Hong Leong Asia…
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Blackstone eyes more hiring in Asia to tap private market demand
The alternative asset manager sees huge potential from bringing private markets to individual investors Blackstone is planning to hire…
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Meta’s Asia policy chief Simon Milner to exit as regulatory challenges mount
The company is increasing its focus on artificial intelligence at a time of heightened scrutiny on its core platforms Meta Platforms is…
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K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and…
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This $4 Billion Bridge Could Connect Asia And Africa In A Meaningful Way
For several decades, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have considered physically connecting their two countries using a massive sea bridge. The…
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mm2 Asia unit receives payment demand for S$18.9 million from creditor
A unit of embattled entertainment group mm2 Asia on Monday (Dec 29) said it has received a payment demand for S$18.9 million, even as the…
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FMC to launch restructuring plan, targets plant closures and Asia cost cuts
Agrichemicals firm FMC said on Friday (Dec 12) that its board has approved a restructuring plan, aimed at cutting costs, shutting down…
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Granite Asia raises US$350 million for fund backed by Temasek, Khazanah, INA
Asia’s private credit market is projected to grow 46% to US$92 billion by 2027, according to a report. Granite Asia, a Singapore-based…
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Bangkok is the world’s most visited city. But badly behaved tourists are creating problems in Asia
Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink,…
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Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750
Rescue teams and volunteers have been struggling to assist millions of people affected by floods and landslides in parts of Asia, as the…
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Flooding in southern Asia leaves hundreds dead
Torrential rains have triggered floods and landslides across parts of southern Asia, killing about 700 people. Monsoon rain exacerbated by…
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Samsung Electronics expands beyond consumers to B2B in South-east Asia
The company’s offerings are gaining traction in sectors such as education and hospitality South-east Asia’s digitalisation represents an…
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BRC Asia H2 profit falls 5% to S$52.2 million
Steel solutions provider BRC Asia reported a 5 per cent decrease in net profit for the second half of the year to S$52.2 million, from…
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Singapore leads South-east Asia IPO market with US$1.6 billion in proceeds: Deloitte
Malaysia logs the highest number of new listings, with 48 issues raising US$1.1 billion in 2025 so far Singapore has emerged as South-east…
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Asia: Stocks rally as traders cheer Trump-Xi meeting plan
ASIAN markets rallied on Friday after the White House confirmed President Donald Trump would meet China’s Xi Jinping next week, stoking…
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Drew & Napier to sue Switzerland over Asia losses on AT1s
ONE of Singapore’s biggest law firms is set to file claims against the Swiss government by the end of the year, seeking compensation for…
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Asia: Stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil
Most Asian stocks rose on Tuesday (Oct 14), tracking a rally on Wall Street, after US President Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against…
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Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease
They underscore growing domestic economic and market uncertainties exacerbated by US tariffs Three central banks over two days surprised…
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Asia bonds look vulnerable as Fed rate cuts deliver less support
Central banks in Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines have trimmed their benchmark rates by a cumulative…
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Coface eyes growth in South-east Asia amid rising trade risks
The French trade credit insurer is betting on Asia as the global economy’s driving force In a world where global trade faces mounting…
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Super typhoon scraps flights across Asia, highest storm alerts issued
Super Typhoon Ragasa is causing major flight disruptions across Asia as it churns in the South China Sea, with Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific…