The Brief: Asia's economy, 7 October 2026
What moved across Asia overnight: 10 stories on economies, markets, banking and industry, read in five minutes.
Economies
RBI: India NBFC Credit Growth Accelerates to 15.8% in August: Non-banking financial company lending accelerated across key sectors, with retail loans rising 22.0% and agriculture credit up 17.4% year-on-year.
Wellcome: Heat Endangers Maternal Health, Adaptation Funding Lags: A global survey by Wellcome found nearly all maternity workers treated patients affected by extreme heat, as UN climate chief Simon Stiell noted a significant gap in climate adaptation finance for developing nations.
Markets
SGX 10-Share Minimum: DBS, Jardine Matheson Top Volume: The Singapore Exchange's new 10-share minimum for 11 stocks drove over 20,000 trades in smaller lots on Monday, surpassing traditional 100-share volumes.
Banking & Fintech
DWS names Elke Schoeppl-Jost Asia Pacific Head from 2027: Elke Schoeppl-Jost will assume leadership of German asset manager DWS's Asia Pacific business in 2027, succeeding Vanessa Wang in the top regional role.
Tribe Payments appoints Alex Lim to lead APAC sales: Lim joins the payments processor from Euronet Worldwide's Pure Commerce, bringing 13 years of experience to drive regional business from Singapore.
WIDTH Named Pan Asian RegTech Provider at Singapore Awards: The compliance technology firm received the accolade at the ALB Pan Asian Regulatory Awards 2026, marking its 12th year in the industry.
South Korean Banks Hit by Cyberattacks, FSC Orders Security Checks: Seven financial firms, including Shinhan Bank and Yegaram Savings Bank, reported data breaches affecting tens of thousands of clients, prompting an emergency regulatory response.
Industries
Philippine Police Honour Unilab for Health Programme: Unilab's Bayanihan sa Kalusugan programme has supported 1,000 Philippine National Police personnel this year, with 700 more due for assistance in October.
Phu My Hung unveils Triton Crown luxury apartments in Ho Chi Minh CBD: The 297-unit Triton Crown project, launched in late September, occupies a rare four-frontage site in Ho Chi Minh City's central Phu My Hung district, targeting affluent buyers.
Foxconn, Shiangbao begin smart care trials at Taiwan sites: Foxconn Technology Group and Shiangbao Longterm Care Group have launched proof-of-concept trials for smart care solutions at three facilities in Taiwan, following a collaboration started in November 2025.
Each item above was reported and checked separately; this brief collects the overnight session in one place. Follow any headline through for the figures and the source they came from. The Week Ahead maps the week's data and central-bank dates every Sunday.
This article is journalism, not investment advice; consult a licensed professional before making financial decisions. Market data is indicative, may be delayed, and should be verified with your broker or exchange before use.
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