Visa Wins Preparatory Approval for a Domestic Card-Clearing Business in China
Visa has secured preparatory approval for a domestic Chinese card-clearing business, but final operating permission and commercial adoption remain ahead.
Tag: PREMIUM
Singapore Economy Expands 5.4% as Third-Quarter Momentum Holds
Singapore's economy expanded 5.4% year on year in the third quarter, while a 1.1% sequential gain showed continued underlying momentum.
Malaysia Turns Palestinian Advocacy Into Wider Civil-Society Support
Malaysia is pairing its support for Palestinian statehood with communications assistance and civil-society cooperation linked to the Global Sumud movement.
Malaysia Targets Sub-3% Fiscal Deficit Within Two Years
Malaysia plans to bring its fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP within two years while protecting vulnerable households and encouraging private investment.
Hong Kong Suspends Baicha Shares in Suspected IPO-Rigging Probe
Hong Kong’s regulator has halted Baicha shares during an investigation into suspected IPO-rigging syndicates, without making a final finding of wrongdoing.
Tesla Robotaxi Petition Puts School-Zone Safety and Oversight in Focus
US regulators opened a defect-petition review into claims that Tesla Robotaxis exceeded active school-zone limits, with no crashes or injuries reported.
Malaysia Pairs RM2,000 Minimum Wage Plan With Worker and MSME Safeguards
Malaysia is pairing its planned RM2,000 minimum wage with EIS support, smaller-business relief and policies aimed at productivity and price stability.
Malaysia Reviews Data-Centre Power Demand as Grid Commitments Face Scrutiny
Malaysia is testing data-centre electricity and water commitments against actual demand as grid costs and resource efficiency come under closer scrutiny.
Maybank’s Nasdaq Income Fund Crosses RM100 Million as Investors Seek Yield
Maybank Asset Management's Nasdaq equity income fund surpassed RM100 million as Malaysian investors sought US technology exposure and income.
Mainland Buying of Hong Kong Stocks Accelerates as AI Demand Drives Inflows
Mainland investors increased September net purchases of Hong Kong shares to HK$60.8 billion, concentrating demand in technology and AI companies.