Yen Holds Near 160 as Markets Price Bank of Japan Action and Oil Risk
The yen held near 160 per dollar as traders weighed Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations against elevated US yields and rising energy costs.
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US Carrier Visit Tests Pattaya’s Tourism Upside and Social Risks
A US aircraft-carrier visit could boost Pattaya’s hospitality economy, while authorities face a test of safety, labour protection and tourism governance.
China Factory Contraction Eases but Weak Services Cloud Recovery
China’s manufacturing downturn moderated in August as orders and output improved, but weak services showed that domestic demand remains fragile.
Japan’s Two-Year Yield Hits 31-Year High as Rate Expectations Reset
Japan’s two-year government bond yield has climbed to its highest since 1995 as investors reassess rate expectations and the country’s monetary outlook.
Japan’s July Output and Retail Gains Signal Resilience Amid External Risks
Japan’s industrial output edged higher while retail sales accelerated in July, giving investors a cautiously positive signal on manufacturing and household demand.
China’s Deathcare Economy Is Professionalising as Demand and Regulation Converge
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Temasek Backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India Strategy Amid Funding Scrutiny
Temasek has backed Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment as investors assess further funding needs, losses and the strategic value of India’s aviation market.
SQ321 Findings Expose Limits of Weather Radar in Rapid Turbulence Events
Singapore’s SQ321 investigation highlights how rapidly developing convective weather can evade timely detection and compress warning time for crews.
Singapore Begins Phased Auction of Assets From S$3 Billion Laundering Case
Singapore will begin phased auctions of luxury goods and properties forfeited in a S$3 billion money-laundering case from September 2026.
Hong Kong Tightens Dog-Control Enforcement After Public Safety Concerns
Targeted inspections and immediate enforcement place public safety, responsible ownership and commercial risk controls under closer scrutiny.