Sinolink Tightens Margin Rules as China’s Bull Market Accelerates
Shanghai, 27 August 2025 – Sinolink Securities Co., a leading Chinese brokerage, has raised the required margin deposit for new financing contracts to 100%, in a move that…
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Hong Kong’s Investment Sector Finds Growth Path in Geopolitical Risks
Hong Kong, 27 August 2025 – Far from retreating in the face of intensifying geopolitical rivalries, one of Hong Kong’s leading investment firms is leaning into the uncertainty.…
Deepening Security Ties: Anwar Hosts Singapore’s Defense Minister to Fortify ASEAN Cooperation
Kuala Lumpur, 26 August 2025: Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim received Singapore’s Minister of Defence, Chan Chun Sing, during a courtesy call that underscored the increasingly robust security partnership…
Nestlé Malaysia Launches First NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate Production Line in Asia
Nestlé Malaysia has inaugurated production of NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate at its Sri Muda factory in Shah Alam, transforming the site into a regional hub for the booming cold‑coffee…
China’s Chip ETFs Ride a Wave of Investor Optimism as Premiums Jump to Record High
BEIJING, August 25, 2025 – Investor sentiment surrounding Chinese technology appears to be reaching new heights, with chip-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) leading the charge. On Friday, the CPIC…
India Revamps Inflation Tracking by Integrating E-Commerce Data and Launching Services Index
NEW DELHI, 25 August 2025 – India’s statistical authorities are undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of how the nation tracks inflation and economic activity, signaling a shift towards data-driven,…
BlackRock Pauses Asia Private Credit Fundraising Amid HPS Integration
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 August 2025 – Global asset manager BlackRock Inc. has paused fundraising for its latest Asia-Pacific private credit fund earlier this year, following the firm’s landmark…
China’s Stock Rally Sparks Bubble Fears Amid Economic Headwinds
Shanghai: Despite deepening structural challenges—from escalating tariffs to a prolonged property sector downturn—China’s stock market continues its relentless bullish streak, raising alarms over a potential financial bubble. A…
Brunei’s Sultan to Make State Visit to Malaysia for 26th Annual Leaders’ Consultation
Bandar Seri Begawan / Kuala Lumpur, 23 August 2025 – Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will embark on a state visit to Malaysia on 26 August, followed by the 26th…
Digital Services Take Center Stage at China Jiangsu Expo in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 – The China Jiangsu Service Trade Expo 2025 opened in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, bringing together 70 exhibitors from Jiangsu province to showcase their…