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Kuala Lumpur, 13 August 2026 – Malaysia is converting its long-standing policy of non-alignment into an increasingly valuable energy-security asset as conflict in West Asia disrupts shipping lanes,…
London, United Kingdom, 12 August 2026 – OPEC has reduced its forecast for global oil-demand growth in 2026 to 580,000 barrels per day, marking the fourth consecutive monthly…
Taipei, 12 August 2026 – Foxconn reported a 35% increase in second-quarter net profit as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure strengthened its server business and helped earnings exceed…
Seoul, 12 August 2026 – South Korea has identified seven strategic technology projects spanning advanced energy, quantum computing, space, biotechnology and critical supply chains, seeking to convert research…
Kuala Lumpur, 12 August 2026 – Bank Negara Malaysia has urged financial institutions to look beyond traditional credit assessment frameworks, cautioning that viable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
Seoul, 12 August 2026 – Memory chip maker SK Hynix Inc. is evaluating strategic options for its semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Chongqing, southwest China, including selling…
Hong Kong, 12 August 2026 – Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is preparing a broader industry debate over longer equity-trading hours, placing the city’s market structure, broker readiness…
Singapore, 12 August 2026 – Singapore Exchange is considering a wider range of exchange-traded funds, including possible single-stock and leveraged products, as it seeks to deepen its position…
Singapore, 12 August 2026 – The US dollar traded in a narrow range during early Asian hours as investors waited for inflation data that could determine whether the…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 August 2026 – Malaysia expects its second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan to deliver RM85.24 billion in cumulative utility savings by 2035, placing demand…
