Intelligence Friction Tests South Korea-US Alliance and Investor Confidence
Concerns over intelligence sharing have added to trade and security tensions in the South Korea-US alliance, increasing uncertainty for strategic industries.
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India’s AI Drug Discovery Drive Confronts the Clinical-Trial Funding Test
Indian biotechnology companies are shortening early drug discovery with AI, while clinical trials remain the central financing and approval hurdle.
Singapore’s Roadbuster Shows How Small Digital Teams Can Scale Enforcement
A four-person Singapore team built Roadbuster in three months, enabling existing red-light cameras to process 120,000 speeding cases over two years.
Indonesia Tightens IPO Rules as IDX Prioritises Listing Quality
Indonesia Stock Exchange has raised listing standards after IPO activity fell to seven deals in the first nine months of 2026.
Singapore Exports Jump 68.4% as Electronics and Non-Electronics Accelerate
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 68.4% year on year in September, with electronics and non-electronics both recording strong gains.
Hong Kong Investors Chase Outperformance but Temper Return Expectations
Hong Kong investors showed Asia's strongest desire to outperform markets, but their long-term return expectations were below the regional average.
Indonesia Accepts Foreign Firefighting Help as Regional Haze Worsens
Indonesia has approved foreign firefighting assistance as forest and peat fires worsen haze, health risks and economic disruption across Southeast Asia.
Asia Is Still Growing. The IMF Sees Trouble Beneath the Numbers
Asia is still growing, but the IMF warns that energy costs, financial conditions and a possible AI investment correction could test the region's resilience.
The AI Boom Is Delivering Record Profits. Investors Are Starting to Question the Price.
TSMC's soaring profits contrast with falling AI shares, highlighting the growing gap between extraordinary business performance and market expectations.
Malaysia Backs Deeper ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Cooperation
Malaysia plans to support stronger ASEAN-China-GCC cooperation, although no binding agreement, timetable or commercial terms have been announced.