Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Japan Moves to Allow Financial Advice on Individual Pension Accounts
Government seeks to steer 4 million iDeCo investors toward higher-return products as inflation erodes traditional savings
By Aiko Nakamura · 4 min ·
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Finance·Jul 25, 2026
I-Remit Secures $350,000 in Fresh Capital Through Emergency Share Issuance
Philippine remittance company issues 10 million shares to Surepay Technologies to cover immediate operational needs and due diligence costs
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Real Estate·Jul 25, 2026
Singapore Prime Office Rents Edge Higher on Core CBD Demand
Central region rental index climbed 0.8% in Q2 2026 as Grade A buildings in Downtown Core tighten, while islandwide vacancy ticked up on new supply lag
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Vietnam Gold Surges 0.72% After Midday Recovery Despite Global Decline
Domestic bullion prices climbed in afternoon trading on Wednesday, defying a global sell-off driven by Middle East tensions and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Taiwan Economy Set for Double-Digit Expansion on Tech Hardware Surge
Local research body projects 10.38 percent growth as global AI infrastructure spending powers export momentum, though energy costs and deglobalization pose headwinds
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 25, 2026
Asian Capital Floods Sports Ownership as Families Chase Media Revenue Growth
Dealmaking across the region has surged past $3.6 billion this year, fueled by institutional appetite for franchise stakes and rising broadcast valuations
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
South Korea Holds Fuel Price Caps Steady as Mideast Tensions Flare
Government maintains current ceiling on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices for four weeks while monitoring regional energy volatility
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Vietnam's VN-Index Drops Below 1,700 Amid Regional Market Pressure
Vietnamese equities retreat as broader Asian markets face headwinds from global trade uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 25, 2026
South Korea Accelerates Leveraged Trading Curbs Amid Market Volatility
Regulators bring forward deposit rule enforcement by one week as single-stock derivative demand surges
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysian Equities Drop as Washington Imposes New Import Levies
Benchmark index slips below 1,715 amid fresh trade measures, though regional comparison shows relative strength
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Seoul Market Opens Down 2.7 Percent as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment
The KOSPI dropped 191 points in early trading Friday, tracking Wall Street's decline as geopolitical risk overshadows recent rally momentum
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Real Estate·Jul 24, 2026
Singapore's Retail Landlords Face Tightening Margins as Vacancy Edges Higher
Central district rents climbed modestly in Q2 while occupied space contracted sharply, signaling cooling momentum in the city-state's retail property market
By Lim Hui Ying · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Treasury Clears All US Trading Partners of Currency Manipulation
Ten Asian and European economies stay under enhanced scrutiny as Washington expands monitoring to include resistance against depreciation alongside traditional intervention concerns
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Malaysia Braces for Ripple Effects from US Generic Drug Tariff Plan
Washington's proposal to impose up to 200 percent tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals threatens to disrupt supply chains across Asia, even in markets with minimal direct exposure.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Singapore Exchange to Launch 100 MSCI Derivatives as SIA Engineering Reports Q1 Earnings Decline
SGX expands index licensing deal while aircraft maintenance unit sees profit slip 6.1% despite operational revenue growth
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Taiwan Retail Sales Hit June Record on Automotive Rebound
Ministry data shows retail climbed 8% year-on-year to NT$421.3 billion, led by vehicle purchases and beverage demand as first-half figures exceed projections
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Japan's Core Inflation Climbs to 1.6% in June
The uptick in consumer prices strengthens the Bank of Japan's position as it prepares for further monetary policy tightening.
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 24, 2026
Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher on Oil, Gas and Utilities Demand
The benchmark index gained over three points to close at 1,714 as the ringgit held steady and cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance.
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Technology·Jul 23, 2026
Japan's Antitrust Regulator Creates Dedicated Bureau for Big Tech Oversight
The Fair Trade Commission plans structural expansion to address market dominance concerns around Google, Apple, and other major technology platforms
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Finance·Jul 23, 2026
Economists Split on Bank of Japan's Next Rate Move
Half of surveyed analysts expect the central bank to hold off on policy tightening until December, reflecting uncertainty over Japan's economic trajectory.
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
Sustainability·Jul 23, 2026
Malaysian Palm Oil Climbs to Three-Month Peak on Weather Risks and Biodiesel Demand
October futures reached RM4,721 per tonne as traders price in El Niño production threats and rising crude prices that boost vegetable oil demand for biofuels
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·