The Asian trading day in one place: 5 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
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Hong Kong property owners and industry figures claim local banks are worsening the city's commercial shop downturn.
The Korea Exchange's expanded after-hours session on Monday processed ₩1.8 trillion (US$1.
India's consumer price index climbed in August, driven by higher food costs, though price changes varied significantly…
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Finance and its Development Bank raised Rmb10.
Over 38,000 commercial establishments ceased operations in Singapore during the first seven months of this year, following…
Indonesia's government has combined data from its Ministry of Culture, the Ancestral Domain Registration Agency (BRWA), and AMAN to map 3,857 Indigenous communities. This initiative aims to strengthen policymaking and land recognition, potentially streamlining spatial planning.
New community water supply projects by the Department of National Community Water Supply aim to complete 197 outstanding schemes by 2027, addressing two decades of urban water quality decline.
The Department of Energy announced increases taking effect 15 September, pushing some Metro Manila gasoline and diesel costs past P100 per litre after two weeks of consecutive rises.
Lee Hyoung-il, South Korea's finance minister nominee, confirmed Sunday he will not pursue corporate tax cuts, citing this year's rate restoration from 24% to 25%.
The decision follows talks between employee unions and Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, who agreed to withdraw show-cause notices issued after a mass leave protest on 27 August.
The Asian trading day in one place: 3 stories across currencies, central banks, equities and deals, collected at the close.
Singapore and Hong Kong financial institutions will capture the largest gains as Asia's capital markets deepen in the second half of this year, Morgan Stanley analysts forecast. Regional wealth accumulation drives this shift from traditional deposits to diverse financial assets.
Singapore-based digital wealth platform StashAway has appointed Nandini Joshi as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder Michele Ferrario, who transitions to chairman after nine years.
The initial cash transaction, including US$260 million in growth capital, is expected to close by the third quarter of 2027, with full ownership planned two years later.
Ant International obtained a payment institution licence from Brazil's central bank. This approval expands its local and cross-border payment services in the country. The move deepens Ant International’s presence through its Antom platform.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology initiated the freeze in May to prevent overcapacity in energy-storage systems.
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs presented its strategy for ensuring reliable energy supplies to support advanced industries at the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting.
Tesla China has introduced discounts on its Shanghai-built Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. This marks the first such price adjustment since late 2024, following declining deliveries in the world's largest electric vehicle market.
Huawei launched its new Mate XT2 foldable phone on Monday, aiming to defend its lead in China's premium handset sector. This move intensifies competition with Xiaomi and Apple, both also releasing new devices this week.
First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. reinstated coverage on Megawide Construction Corp. on August 31, 2026, setting a P7.50 target price. The brokerage firm attributes its improved outlook to the Philippine government's 4PH housing programme.
Mainland tax residents face a 20 per cent levy on realised gains from offshore trusts, with a penalty-free declaration window closing on October 22.
Singapore's Public Service Division is examining a US-published research paper that claims public officials bought homes near unannounced train stations, potentially leading to a CPIB referral.
An Indian couple living in Hong Kong estimates annual tax savings of ₹7.5 lakh compared to India, leveraging higher incomes and lower tax rates for wealth growth.
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