Indonesia Sets 2.4% GDP Deficit Ceiling for 2027 Budget
Jakarta, 14 August 2026 – President Prabowo Subianto has proposed keeping Indonesia’s 2027 budget deficit at no more than 2.4% of gross domestic product, signalling that the government…
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OpenAI Weighs 100,000 Sq Ft Singapore Office at Shaw Tower
Singapore, 14 August 2026 – OpenAI is in talks to lease about 100,000 square feet at Shaw Tower, a move that would materially expand its physical footprint in…
Indonesia’s 6% Growth Ambition Raises the Execution Stakes
Jakarta, 14 August 2026 – President Prabowo Subianto has expressed confidence that Indonesia’s economy can grow 6% in 2026, setting an ambitious benchmark for Southeast Asia’s largest market.…
Singapore Faces Scrutiny Over China-Linked Tariff Transshipment
Singapore, 14 August 2026 – Singapore has been identified by the United States as part of a wider network through which Chinese goods may be rerouted to avoid…
South Korea Recovery Gains Strength From Exports and Consumption
Seoul, 14 August 2026 – South Korea economic recovery is drawing attention as executives and investors assess how the development could affect capital allocation, competitiveness and policy risk.…
ASEAN Cyberscam Crackdown Becomes an Economic Security Test
Jakarta, 13 August 2026 – Southeast Asian governments are moving towards a more coordinated response to cyberscam networks as online fraud, human trafficking and money laundering evolve from…
Bank of Korea Adds Gold ETF Exposure After 13-Year Pause
Seoul, 13 August 2026 – The Bank of Korea has returned to gold-related investing through a US-listed exchange-traded fund, allocating US$250 million in its first new gold exposure…
Japan Wholesale Inflation Strengthens Case for September Rate Hike
Tokyo, 13 August 2026 – Japan’s producer prices remained sharply elevated in July, reinforcing expectations that the central bank could raise its policy rate in September as currency…
Indonesia Reviews Digital Nomad Rules as Tax Questions Mount
Jakarta, 13 August 2026 – Indonesia is reviewing visa and tax rules for foreign digital nomads as the rapid growth of remote work creates a widening gap between…
Japan’s Corporate AI Adoption Gap Threatens Productivity Gains
Tokyo, 13 August 2026 – Japan’s companies face an uncomfortable contradiction: an ageing population, persistent labour shortages and weak productivity make artificial intelligence economically urgent, yet corporate adoption…