Weekend Read: 10 October 2026
The week's longer pieces on Asia's economy: 5 stories worth reading slowly.
Naver, Brookfield Seek $9 Billion for Sejong AI Data Centre Expansion
Korean financial institutions are considering participation in the financing for the 200-megawatt facility, which will house 100,000 Nvidia GPUs.
Industries · 2 min read
Italian Regulator Probes Microsoft Gaming Virtual Currencies
Italy's antitrust body is investigating Activision Blizzard and other Microsoft-owned gaming firms for transparency in digital item purchases, as part of a broader EU consumer protection effort.
Industries · 2 min read
ACEN secures €50 million ING loan for renewable expansion
The financing, equivalent to P3.5 billion, will fund current and future projects, supporting the Philippine firm's ambitious capital spending plans for 2026.
Industries · 2 min read
Philippine Globe network hits 2026 peak performance in August
The telecommunications provider recorded an overall score of 81.5 and average download speeds of 45.9 Mbps, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology.
Industries · 2 min read
Howden warns APAC data centres face US$7 trillion insurance gap
Global broker Howden identifies significant coverage challenges for Asia-Pacific's expanding data centre sector, driven by US$7 trillion in AI infrastructure investment.
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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