China’s Rare Earth Magnet Exports Rebound, Rise 10.2% in August
Beijing, 20 September 2025 — China’s exports of rare earth magnets increased for the third straight month in August, reaching 6,146 metric tons, as reported by the General…
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Chinese Robotaxi Players Join Forces with Singapore Partners to Launch Autonomous Shuttles
Singapore, 20 September 2025 — Two leading Chinese robotaxi firms, WeRide and Pony.ai, have announced partnerships with Singapore companies to begin autonomous shuttle services in Punggol, marking another…
China Cracks Down on Weibo and Kuaishou, Issuing Sanctions Over “Celebrity Gossip” Content
Beijing, 20 September 2025 — China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), announced disciplinary measures against popular social media platforms Weibo and Kuaishou for failing to…
Australia’s Optus to Fully Cooperate After Emergency Services Outage Leads to Tragedy
Sydney, 20 September 2025 — Optus, Australia’s second-largest telecommunications provider, has pledged full cooperation with regulatory investigations after a severe technical failure disrupted emergency (triple-zero) call services for…
Agoda Apologises Over Severance Notices Containing Clauses Barring Contact with Authorities or Unions
Singapore, 20 September 2025 — Agoda, the online travel-booking platform, has issued a public apology after it was found that severance agreements given to laid-off staff in Singapore…
Asia’s Billion-Dollar Mooncake Market Goes Green with Dubai-Inspired Pistachio Creations
HONG KONG, 19 September 2025 – The humble mooncake, a centuries-old delicacy rooted in Chinese tradition, is undergoing a dramatic reinvention. As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Asia’s billion-dollar…
IFC & ADB Set to Back Philippines’ Largest IPO This Year, Signalling Strong Investor Confidence
MANILA, 19 September 2025 — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) are reportedly preparing to act as cornerstone investors in what is expected to…
Vietnam’s Techcom Raises US$410 Million in Oversubscribed IPO, Eyes Regional Expansion
HỒ CHÍ MINH CITY, 19 September 2025 — Vietnamese financial powerhouse Techcom Bank has successfully raised US$410 million through its latest initial public offering (IPO), which was substantially…
Asian Currencies Slide as U.S. Dollar Strengthens, Stocks Lose Momentum
Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2025 — Emerging Asian currencies weakened on Friday amid a return of strength in the U.S. dollar and rising U.S. Treasury yields, while stock…
AirAsia Media Rolls Out 360° Campaign to Champion Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship
Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2025 — AirAsia Media, the travel-media division of Capital A, has unveiled a sweeping 360° integrated media campaign designed to spotlight Malaysia’s role as…