US Robot and Inverter Ban Deepens China Tech Decoupling
Washington, D.C., 29 July 2026 – The United States has barred the import and sale of new Chinese robotic devices and power inverters, extending technology restrictions into equipment…
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SK Hynix Record Profit Confirms AI Memory Strength Despite Miss
Seoul, 29 July 2026 – SK Hynix delivered record quarterly profit as artificial-intelligence infrastructure continued to drive demand for advanced memory, yet the result fell short of elevated…
AI Hardware Demand Extends Hong Kong Export Upswing
Hong Kong, 29 July 2026 – Hong Kong’s export surge is expected to retain momentum as global competition in artificial intelligence sustains demand for a broad range of…
EGP Energy Debut Gains 7.8% as Singapore IPO Pipeline Broadens
Singapore, 29 July 2026 – EGP Energy Corporation opened 7.8% above its initial public offering price on its Singapore trading debut, giving the electrical-infrastructure company a positive start…
Asian Equities Stabilise as Tech Earnings and Fed Test Loom
Singapore, 29 July 2026 – Asian equities stabilised after a sharp sell-off as investors reassessed technology valuations, competition and artificial-intelligence spending ahead of major corporate earnings and a…
FBM KLCI Advances as Oil Eases but Fed Risk Caps Sentiment
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – Malaysia’s benchmark equity index rose in early trading as lower oil prices and improved hopes around US-Iran discussions supported risk appetite, although…
Ringgit Firms on Local Sentiment Ahead of Fed Signals
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as improved local sentiment supported Malaysia’s currency ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve…
Malaysia’s Defence Localisation Drive Opens Industrial Supply-Chain Opportunity
Kuala Lumpur, 29 July 2026 – Malaysia is sharpening its push to build a stronger domestic defence industry, framing local production as both a national-security requirement and an…
Takaichi Approval Slide Raises Japanese Bond and Rate Uncertainty
Tokyo, 29 July 2026 – Falling approval ratings for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet are adding a political risk premium to Japan’s bond debate, as traders assess whether…
Toyota Succession Push Signals Strategy Reset for Next Mobility Era
Tokyo, 29 July 2026 – Toyota Motor is accelerating succession planning as global carmakers confront a structural shift in technology, capital allocation and competitive pressure. The process has…