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Beijing, 13 August 2026 – China is accelerating the development of brain-computer interfaces through coordinated initiatives involving state-owned insurers, investment institutions and local governments, signalling a shift from…
Hong Kong, 13 August 2026 – Hysan Development reported a 7.4% increase in underlying profit for the first half of 2026, as realised gains from residential sales supported…
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…
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…
Shenzhen, 13 August 2026 – Fubon Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary has opened its first branch outside its home market, establishing a presence in Shenzhen as cross-border financing demand…
Hong Kong, 13 August 2026 – Hong Kong is strengthening its role as the leading offshore centre for China’s currency, using new market infrastructure and cross-border products to…
Singapore, 13 August 2026 – ST Engineering reported a 27.1% increase in first-half net profit to S$512.1 million, supported by growth across its business segments and a more…
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…
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…
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…
