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Singapore, 25 August 2026 – Singapore’s residential property market is showing slower transaction activity without the balance-sheet stress or inventory excess that normally signals a severe downturn. Private…
Asia-Pacific economic expansion is forecasted at 4.2% in 2026, supported by robust AI semiconductor demand that cushions broader global trade headwinds.
ASEAN trade coalitions and industry bodies are accelerating cross-border supply chain integration to strengthen regional manufacturing resilience and trade flows.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 erased an opening 320-point deficit to finish 0.82% higher, propelled by Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and positive regional semiconductor tailwinds.
The US Dollar Index retreated toward 101.50 as currency traders weighed Treasury liquidity injections and positioned for dovish signals from the Jackson Hole symposium.
Chinese hardware conglomerates are accelerating in-house NPU development, committing over RMB 25 billion to custom edge AI silicon for robotics and smart EVs.
Wall Street options markets are pricing in an unprecedented US$280 billion post-earnings valuation swing for Nvidia as investors await crucial AI capex updates.
The People's Bank of China extended its official gold reserve accumulation to 18 consecutive months, bolstering bullion liquidity for cross-border currency swaps.
Hong Kong, 25 August 2026 – Hong Kong’s design sector is positioning artificial intelligence, brand strategy and cross-industry collaboration as connected sources of commercial value. The Hong Kong…
Bangkok, 25 August 2026 – Asian equities traded mostly higher as investors balanced softer oil prices against renewed pressure on Iran, elevated United States bond yields and a…
