AirAsia Plans New Airline as Fernandes Defends No-Hedging Fuel Strategy
Kuala Lumpur, 7 May 2026 – AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is pressing ahead with plans to launch a new airline, even as the group faces intense…
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Australia Commits A$10 Billion to Build Fuel Reserve as Energy Security Risks Rise
Canberra, 7 May 2026 – Australia will invest A$10 billion to strengthen national fuel security, including the creation of a permanent government-owned fuel reserve, as global instability and…
Visa Launches Agentic Ready Programme in Malaysia With Major Banks
Kuala Lumpur, 6 May 2026 – Visa has launched its Visa Agentic Ready programme in Malaysia as part of a wider Asia Pacific rollout, partnering with Alliance Bank…
South Korea Inflation Accelerates as Higher Oil Prices Pressure Households
Seoul, 6 May 2026 – South Korea’s consumer inflation accelerated in April as higher oil prices pushed up transport and energy-related costs, adding pressure on households and complicating…
New Zealand Finance Firms See Deposit Surge as New Insurance Scheme Levels the Field
Wellington, 6 May 2026 – New Zealand finance companies are attracting a sharp rise in deposits, signalling a shift in saver behaviour after the country’s new deposit insurance…
Hong Kong’s Haw Par Mansion to Begin New Chapter as Villa Haw Par Cultural Hub
Hong Kong, 5 May 2026 – Hong Kong’s historic Haw Par Mansion is set to begin a new chapter as Villa Haw Par, transforming the 91-year-old Grade 1…
Ericsson Dominates Frost Radar 5G Infrastructure Report for Sixth Consecutive Year
Singapore, 5 May 2026 — Ericsson has once again secured its position as the preeminent leader in growth and innovation within the global 5G landscape. According to the…
Indonesia’s EV Ambitions Face Policy Test as Tax Incentives Are Rolled Back
Jakarta, 4 May 2026 – Indonesia’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a policy test after the government moved to roll back nationwide tax exemptions for EVs, raising concerns…
Singapore and New Zealand Sign Essential Supply Pact to Keep Critical Goods Moving During Crises
Singapore, 4 May 2026 – Singapore and New Zealand have signed a landmark agreement to keep essential supplies flowing during periods of global crisis, creating a legally binding…
Singapore’s Safe-Haven Status Draws More Chinese Capital Into Property Market
Singapore, 4 May 2026 – Singapore’s property sector is attracting stronger capital flows from mainland Chinese companies, as the city-state’s safe-haven reputation continues to appeal to investors seeking…