Weekend Read: 24 October 2026
The week's longer pieces on Asia's economy: 5 stories worth reading slowly.
India Bullion Prices Slide as Fed Rate Watch Intensifies
Gold and silver markets in India saw sharp declines on Friday, with 24K gold falling 0.61% to ₹1,42,750 per 10 grams, as global prices dipped ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week.
Markets · 2 min read
Central Pattana Expands Phuket Luxury Zone, Targets Q2 2027 Opening
Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is adding 14 rai to its Central Phuket development, doubling the luxury retail area with a 26 billion baht investment, with the first phase opening in Q2 2027.
Industries · 2 min read
Indonesia's courts open new path for haze victims to sue companies
A 2023 Indonesian Supreme Court regulation on 'pollution share liability' may ease claims against companies for transboundary haze, offering a new avenue for compensation.
Industries · 2 min read
RBI Sets ₹14,425 Redemption Price for 2018-19 Gold Bond Series
India's central bank announced the final redemption price for its Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-II, which matures today, October 23, 2026, at ₹14,425 per unit.
Markets · 2 min read
DBS PayLah! Connects Singapore Users to 250,000 Taiwan QR Merchants
The Singapore bank's mobile payment service now covers two-thirds of Taiwan's TWQR network, with full integration expected by 2027.
Banking & Fintech · 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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