Weekend Read: 26 September 2026
The week's longer pieces on Asia's economy: 5 stories worth reading slowly.
Singapore money laundering case: four luxury condos fetch S$16.28M
The sales, part of a larger government effort to liquidate seized assets, included units in prime District 9 and the Tanjong Pagar business district.
Industries · 2 min read
SPR Auto Rallies 47% in 6 Months, Motilal Oswal Sees 37% Upside
Motilal Oswal Financial Services forecasts a ₹6,150 target price for the Delhi-headquartered auto components maker, which is shifting towards a diversified mobility platform.
Markets · 2 min read
Brent, WTI Crude Dip: US-Iran Truce Hopes vs. Houthi Attacks
Global oil benchmarks fell on Friday as markets weighed a potential US-Iran agreement against ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Industries · 2 min read
CapitaLand, Ally Logistic break ground on S$260 million Singapore smart facility
The Omega 1 Singapore project, a 71,000 sqm development featuring extensive automation, is targeting completion in the second half of 2028.
Industries · 2 min read
Persona AI deploys humanoids in Korean heavy industry
Houston-based Persona AI partners with HD Hyundai and Posco to integrate bipedal robots into shipyards and steel mills, addressing severe labour shortages.
Industries · 2 min read
These are the week's longer pieces, the ones worth the extra ten minutes when the trading day is not moving. Each was reported and checked when it ran; nothing here has been rewritten for the weekend.
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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