Daniel Sim
Desk byline for industry and supply chain at Asianomist: the China+1 tracker, energy and commodities, and Asia's trade with the world.
Meta develops camera-free smart glasses to ease privacy worries
The US tech firm's design choice aims to remove a social hurdle, potentially accelerating adoption in the rapidly expanding wearable device market.
Coupang Rejects Korea's W3.37 Trillion Data Breach Payout
The e-commerce giant notified the Consumer Dispute Mediation Commission it would not accept the 100,000 won per user recommendation for 33.7 million affected customers.
Singapore Transport Minister Siow: SIA Air India Investment Not Affecting Local Services
Singapore's Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow stated that Singapore Airlines' (SIA) investment in Air India has not compromised its ability to provide essential services locally. This follows a reported US$1.5 billion equity call for the Indian carrier.
HK Landlords: Bank Mortgage Curbs Deepen Shop Slump
Hong Kong property owners and industry figures claim local banks are worsening the city's commercial shop downturn. They accuse banks of restricting commercial mortgages, which impedes transactions despite falling property values.
Singapore Business Closures Rise, Landlords Face Takeover Risks
Over 38,000 commercial establishments ceased operations in Singapore during the first seven months of this year, following 60,000 closures in 2025.
Tesla China Cuts Model 3, Model Y Prices Amid Weak Demand
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.
Taiwan MOEA outlines power stability plan at APEC
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.
Huawei Launches Mate XT2 Foldable Phone Amid China Premium Market Competition
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.
FirstMetroSec Reinstates Megawide Coverage, Cites 4PH Housing Programme
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.
CPC Oil Exports Rebound 22% in August as Black Sea Attacks Ease
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium transported 6.288 million metric tons of crude last month, recovering from July's dip caused by disruptions to tanker traffic.
Nepal Floods Halt Hydropower Exports to Bangladesh; India Transit Issues Persist
Monsoon floods in Nepal have stopped hydropower exports to Bangladesh, damaging generation capacity. This disruption highlights ongoing challenges with transit capacity through India's grid.
IQE Posts £6 Million First-Half Profit on AI Infrastructure Demand
British chip component maker IQE Plc reported a core profit of £6 million for the first half of 2026. This reverses a loss from the prior year, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and data centres.
Philippine Lawmakers: DICT Must Collect P3.9B Telco Dues
The Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department estimates outstanding charges and penalties could significantly enhance the Department of Information and Communications Technology's budget for digital infrastructure.
Singapore Home Demand Faces Q4 Test Amid Rising Price Sensitivity
Singapore's residential property market now operates under normalised conditions following a strong 2025 rebound. Forthcoming fourth-quarter launches will measure actual homebuyer demand, as buyers demonstrate increased selectivity and price sensitivity. This year, new home sales have already fallen by 11.6 per cent.
Huawei's Tau Scaling Law Solves Kirin Chip Overheating Challenge
Huawei's latest research demonstrates its Tau Scaling Law architecture prevents overheating in vertically stacked semiconductors. This addresses a critical hurdle for its forthcoming Kirin 2026 smartphone chip, allowing greater transistor density and lower power use.
US Fed Tightening Threatens Hong Kong Property Capital Inflows
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's recent inflation focus raises US interest rate hike expectations, directly impacting Hong Kong's property market and its appeal to mainland Chinese capital.
Zankore secures US$3.1bn loan for Indonesia AI infrastructure
The newly formed firm will develop GPU cloud capabilities across Indonesia with Nvidia, funded by a consortium of five banks.
Visa Doubles Philippines Office Footprint with SM Offices Deal
The digital payments firm relocates its operations to a 9,000 square metre facility at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, establishing its Visa Philippines Solution Center.
Samsung Union Intensifies Pay Row, Protests Executive Home
Samsung Electronics' Donghaeng union plans further protests, including near an executive's residence and a Times Square advertisement. It demands better compensation for its Device eXperience (DX) division members.
Huawei Kirin 2026 Findings Ease 3D Chip Heat Concerns
The Chinese technology firm's upcoming processor presents new findings on transistor density, potentially reshaping future high-performance chip development for the industry.
LG AI Research, NPS Partner for AI-Driven Pension Fund Management
South Korea's National Pension Service will integrate LG AI Research's Exaone Business Intelligence platform to analyse currency movements, aiming to enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiency.
Sapiens Technology Joins Forbes Asia 100 Watchlist for AI Models
The Singaporean firm, known for its Agnes AI foundation models, was among 15 companies from the city-state recognised on the 2026 list.
Vietnam regulator probes Grab fare and commission policies
Vietnam's National Competition Commission is examining how Grab sets fares and commissions, following driver complaints that declining earnings prompted strike calls.
Alibaba's Taobao Records ¥230 Million in 'Ugly' Product Sales
Young Chinese consumers have driven cumulative sales of unusual items on the e-commerce platform since 2020, reaching US$34.3 million.
APR Medicube Cream Cleared of Banned Dye After Singapore HSA Recall
South Korean beauty firm APR found no Sudan Red dye in Medicube skin cream batches. This follows a Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) recall. APR disputes the origin of HSA's initial samples.
Micron Taiwan Staff Receive Up To 68 Months' Pay
US chipmaker Micron Technology announced bonuses for its direct labour employees in Taiwan for fiscal 2026, with payouts up to 68 months' salary and a minimum NT$1.7 million cash.
Korean Air launches free Starlink Wi-Fi on 15 September
The airline will equip four aircraft with SpaceX's satellite system initially, becoming East Asia's first full-service carrier to offer complimentary high-speed internet across all cabin classes.
Sheng Siong Matriarch Ng Lye Poh Dies Aged 91
Ng Lye Poh, mother of Sheng Siong's billionaire founders, has died at 91. She was also a survivor of a notable 2014 kidnapping-for-ransom case in Singapore.
Southeast Asia E-commerce Platforms Prioritise Engagement, Content
As the market matures, regional e-commerce firms are moving past price wars, investing in social commerce and artificial intelligence to capture consumer attention.
Philippine Restaurant Owners Resist Expanded Senior, PWD Discounts
Philippine restaurant owners, led by RestoPH, oppose proposed legislation that would increase mandated discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Businesses warn these changes would raise operating costs and eliminate consumer promotions, shifting financial burdens from the government to enterprises and other customers.