Stablecoin Transactions Smash Record, Hit $33 Trillion Led by USDC
NEW YORK, 9 January 2026 — Transactions involving stablecoins — digital currencies typically pegged to traditional fiat such as the U.S. dollar, soared to a record $33 trillion…
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Affin Bank Projects 4.3% GDP Growth For Malaysia This Year
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 January 2026 — Affin Bank Bhd has forecast Malaysia’s economy to expand by 4.3% in 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, robust investment activity, and…
Singapore Must Accept Risk Of Rogue Actors To Prosper As A Wealth Hub, Says Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE, 9 January 2026 — Singapore needs to strike a balance between maintaining its reputation as a trusted financial and wealth management hub and accepting that some risk…
Gold Steadies As Traders Look To U.S. Jobs Data For Rate-Cut Clues
LONDON, 8 January 2026 — Gold prices held relatively steady on Thursday as traders positioned ahead of key U.S. employment data, a report that could provide fresh insights…
Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US, Major Currencies
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 January 2026 — The Malaysian ringgit opened stronger against the U.S. dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, signalling renewed investor confidence in Malaysia’s macroeconomic…
Japan Stock Bulls Focus On Buy Opportunities Despite China Tensions
TOKYO, 7 January 2026 — Japanese stock market investors are maintaining a bullish stance and seeking buying opportunities even as diplomatic friction with China threatens to weigh on…
UBS 25-Year Asia Veteran Departs Ahead Of New Wave Of Job Cuts
HONG KONG, 7 January 2026 — UBS Group AG, the Swiss banking giant still managing integration challenges from its Credit Suisse acquisition and global restructuring, has seen the…
Thai Central Bank Says Policy Must Take Medium-Term View Amid Economic Headwinds
BANGKOK, 7 January 2026 — Thailand’s central bank emphasised that monetary policy decisions should be guided by a medium-term perspective, a stance reflecting concerns about subdued growth, structural…
Baidu AI Chip Unit Kunlunxin Picks Banks For About $2 Billion Hong Kong IPO
BEIJING/HONG KONG, 7 January 2026 — Baidu Inc.’s AI chip division Kunlunxin is ramping up plans for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) that could raise roughly…
Capital Must Be Deployed Intelligently As Markets Race Toward Singularity, Says CGS International CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 January 2026 — Capital markets are entering a defining phase where intelligence, not scale alone, will determine long-term value creation, according to Khairi Shahrin Arief…