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Singapore, 11 August 2026 – Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports surged 27.4% year on year in the second quarter as global artificial-intelligence investment lifted demand for electronics, prompting authorities…
Hong Kong, 11 August 2026 – Hong Kong’s commercial-property investment volume more than doubled in the second quarter to US$3.1 billion, making it the fastest-growing major investment market…
Seoul, South Korea, 10 August 2026 – South Korea plans to enact a special law by year-end to accelerate three strategic mega projects spanning semiconductors, physical artificial intelligence…
Bangkok, 10 August 2026 – Thailand’s trade with free-trade-agreement partners rose 21.8% year on year to US$243.67 billion in the first half of 2026, underscoring the importance of…
Shanghai, 10 August 2026 – China’s panda bond market is expanding rapidly, creating what one major investment bank describes as a historic opportunity to advance the yuan’s international…
China, 10 August 2026 – Chinese researchers are examining whether ultrasound combined with microbubbles can improve the treatment of aggressive liver tumours, adding to a growing field focused…
Beijing, 10 August 2026 – China’s tightening oversight of artificial intelligence companion services is forcing technology platforms to balance user engagement with emotional safety, transparency and regulatory control.…
George Town, 10 August 2026 – Malaysia’s Economy Ministry will allocate RM12.3 million over four years to support Penang’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics blueprint, targeting 100,000 students…
Taiping, 10 August 2026 – A China-linked aquaculture company is investing RM140 million in a feed manufacturing plant in Taiping, strengthening Perak’s agro-industrial base and adding new capacity…
Shenzhen, 10 August 2026 – Chinese researchers have released an open-source artificial-intelligence system designed to connect genomic data with clinical evidence, potentially shortening the years-long search for answers…
