Investors punish Big Tech AI spending that delivers slower growth
Jan 29 (Reuters) – Investors responded to Big Tech earnings this week with a stark warning: they will…
China passes steel output peak, developing Asia still climbing
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 28 (Reuters) – It’s a fairly safe bet to say that China’s steel production has…
Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push
MAITON ISLAND, Thailand, Jan 26 (Reuters) – After a brief countdown by conservationists, a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark…
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…
Explainer: How Singapore’s unique monetary policy works
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank has a unique method of managing monetary policy, tweaking the…
Vietnam central bank cuts credit growth target to 15% after warnings on asset bubbles
HANOI, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central bank has cut its target for credit growth to around 15%…
Vietnam poised to overtake Thailand’s GDP this year as growth accelerates
The main driver is nationwide infrastructure development. Public investment plans for 2026 are expected to increase by about…
European factory activity ends 2025 in deeper contraction but Asia shines on improved demand
Euro zone factory activity slipped into deeper contraction in December Asian factory activity rebounds with growth in key…
US draws bulk of state-owned investment in 2025 as assets hit record $60 trillion
US receives 48% of state-owned investments (SOI) in 2025 Gulf countries have pledged billions to US investments SOI…
Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
Hong Kong IPO proceeds hit highest since 2021 AI, chip listings lead 2026 IPO pipeline Cornerstones include Alibaba,…
Meta to acquire Chinese startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
Dec 29 (Reuters) – Meta (META.O), opens new tab said on Monday it would acquire Chinese artificial intelligence…
Trump tariffs hit ASEAN footwear as investors quit Indonesia
Foreign footwear manufacturers are scrapping investment plans in Indonesia, while factories in Vietnam are rushing to adopt automation…