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New Zealand Economy Slows Sharply Ahead of Iran War, Raising Risks to Fragile Recovery
WELLINGTON, 18 March 2026 – New Zealand’s economy lost momentum more sharply than expected in late 2025, underscoring the fragility of its recovery even before the impact of…
Hong Kong to Launch World’s First Governed AI Agent Network Amid OpenClaw Surge
HONG KONG, 18 March 2026 – Hong Kong is set to launch the world’s first “governed AI agent network”, positioning itself at the forefront of a rapidly emerging…
Tencent Revenue Rises 13% as AI Push Gains Momentum Across Core Businesses
SHENZHEN/HONG KONG, 18 March 2026 – Tencent Holdings Ltd. reported a 13% year-on-year increase in quarterly revenue, underscoring resilient growth in its core businesses while accelerating its push…
Alibaba Raises AI Computing Prices by Up to 34% as Demand Surges
HONG KONG/BEIJING, 18 March 2026 – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has increased prices for its artificial intelligence (AI) computing services by as much as 34%, reflecting surging demand…
Asia’s Private Bankers Move to Contain Private Credit Jitters as Redemption Pressures Rise
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, 17 March 2026 – Asia’s private banking industry is scrambling to stabilise investor sentiment as growing stress in the global private credit market begins to unsettle…
Indonesia Considers Budget Cuts as Oil Prices Rise but Protects Free Meal Programme
Jakarta, 16 March 2026 – Indonesia is preparing to implement potential budget cuts as global oil prices surge, but the government has confirmed that funding for its flagship…