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South Korea Bets on Next-Generation Aircraft Technologies to Strengthen Defence Capabilities
Seoul, 25 March 2026 – South Korea is accelerating its push into advanced aerospace capabilities, with President Lee Jae Myung announcing new investments in cutting-edge aircraft technologies aimed…
New Zealand Signals Fiscal Caution, Rejects “Unaffordable” Responses to Economic Shocks
WELLINGTON, 25 March 2026 – New Zealand has made clear it will avoid costly or aggressive fiscal responses to global economic shocks, as policymakers prioritise financial discipline ahead…
Alibaba Unveils 5-Nanometer AI Chip Design, Signalling China’s Push for Tech Independence
HONG KONG, 24 March 2026 – Alibaba Group has unveiled a 5-nanometer (5nm) AI chipset design, marking a significant step in China’s ambition to strengthen its semiconductor capabilities…
Xiaomi Sales Growth Slows to Weakest in Years as Smartphone Demand Falters
BEIJING, 24 March 2026 – Chinese tech giant Xiaomi Corp. reported its slowest revenue growth in years, signalling weakening global smartphone demand even as its newer electric vehicle…
The Second Coming of Chips: Why This Semiconductor Cycle Is Different
SINGAPORE, 24 March 2026 – The global semiconductor industry is entering what many analysts are calling a “second coming”, but unlike past cycles, this one is fundamentally different,…
Asia Faces “Crisis” Risk as Middle East Disruption Threatens Energy Lifeline, Warns Singapore Minister
SINGAPORE, 24 March 2026 – Asia is facing a potential economic crisis as disruptions in the Middle East, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threaten the…
Southeast Asian Markets Slide Before Rebound as Trump Shelves Iran Strike Ultimatum
SINGAPORE, 24 March 2026 – Southeast Asian equity markets came under pressure earlier this week after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a military ultimatum to Iran, triggering a…
New Zealand Limits Fuel Relief as Pre-Election Debt Concerns Constrain Policy Response
WELLINGTON, 24 March 2026 – New Zealand’s response to surging fuel costs is being tightly constrained by rising public debt concerns ahead of a national election, forcing the…
Asian Private Equity Sees Renewed Optimism, But Risks From War and Liquidity Loom
HONG KONG, 24 March 2026 – Asia’s private equity (PE) market is showing signs of renewed optimism in 2026, buoyed by improving deal activity and investor interest, even…