Joel Wamono

NEWS

January 9, 2026

Yoon Suk Yeol Trial: Former President Faces Potential Death Sentence

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a potential death sentence in his ongoing Yoon Suk Yeol trial, where he is charged with insurrection related to his attempt to impose martial

NEWS

December 18, 2025

Thailand Online Scams Alliance Launched to Tackle Fraud

Thailand has launched a new initiative to combat online scams, which have contributed to the escalating border conflict with Cambodia. The “Global Partnership Against Online Scams” was announced during an international conference

Asian Markets·Future of Money

December 18, 2025

USD/JPY Moves Higher in Asia-Pacific FX News

Markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw subdued trading, reflecting caution ahead of several key central bank decisions and economic data releases. The USD/JPY pair moved slightly higher, reaching around 150.80. This increase

Malaysia Fixed Services Revenue to Hit $2.1B by 2030

Malaysia fixed services revenue is projected to grow steadily in the coming years as fibre broadband adoption accelerates across the country. Industry forecasts suggest the sector will expand from $1.7 billion in

March 9, 2026

Asian Markets·MARKETS

China PMI Falls to 49 as Factory Activity Contracts

China’s factory sector showed renewed weakness as the China PMI slipped into contraction territory in February. Official data placed the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index at 49.0, slightly below market expectations and beneath

March 9, 2026

BUSINESS·China

Mastercard Cloudflare Cyber Shield for SMEs

Mastercard Cloudflare Shield marks a strategic move to strengthen cyber defence for small businesses, critical infrastructure and government organisations. The companies announced the collaboration on 20 February 2026, outlining a joint solution

February 20, 2026

Finance

DBS TenPay Zero-Fee Transfers to Weixin Pay

DBS TenPay transfers have officially launched, allowing DBS customers to send money directly to Weixin Pay wallets in mainland China without service charges. The cross-border service connects users of DBS Remit to

February 20, 2026

BUSINESS

India Certifies First Autonomous Shipping Software for USVs

India has achieved a significant milestone with the certification of its first autonomous navigation software. This software, developed domestically for unmanned surface vessels (USVs), has been approved by the Indian Register of

February 9, 2026

Autos & Transportation·BUSINESS·NEWS

Taiwan Insurance Profits Plummet 43.3% to $6.2b in December

Taiwan insurance profits have seen a sharp decline in 2025. The industry’s pre-tax profits fell by 43.3% year-on-year (YoY), reaching only $6.2 billion (NT$193.7 billion) by December. This drop is largely driven

February 9, 2026

BUSINESS

Hong Kong Insurance Jobs Surge Amid $55B Premium Windfall

Hong Kong insurers are experiencing a major surge in hiring, with a 36% year-on-year (YoY) increase in job applications, making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in the city for recruitment. This

February 9, 2026

BUSINESS·NEWS

Hong Kong Economic Activity Cools Amid APAC Slowdown

Hong Kong economic activity is set to slow in 2026. GDP growth is forecasted to rise modestly as capital markets adjust to the end of the interest rate cuts. A recent CBRE

January 30, 2026

Asian Markets

Singapore Property Investment Surges 27% to $34.12B in 2025

Singapore property investment reached $34.12 billion in 2025, a 27% increase from the previous year, according to Savills Singapore. This marks the highest total since 2017 when sales hit $35.16 billion. Both

January 30, 2026

Asian Markets

Asia‑Pacific Stocks Trade Mixed on Geopolitical Concerns

Asia‑Pacific stocks traded unevenly on Monday as global investors weighed rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing economic uncertainties. The mixed performance reflected caution in equity markets while safe‑haven assets like gold gained renewed

January 26, 2026

Asian Markets·MARKETS

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Joel Wamono

Yoon Suk Yeol Trial: Former President Faces Potential Death Sentence

Thailand Online Scams Alliance Launched to Tackle Fraud

USD/JPY Moves Higher in Asia-Pacific FX News

Malaysia Fixed Services Revenue to Hit $2.1B by 2030

China PMI Falls to 49 as Factory Activity Contracts

Mastercard Cloudflare Cyber Shield for SMEs

DBS TenPay Zero-Fee Transfers to Weixin Pay

India Certifies First Autonomous Shipping Software for USVs

Taiwan Insurance Profits Plummet 43.3% to $6.2b in December

Hong Kong Insurance Jobs Surge Amid $55B Premium Windfall

Hong Kong Economic Activity Cools Amid APAC Slowdown

Singapore Property Investment Surges 27% to $34.12B in 2025

Asia‑Pacific Stocks Trade Mixed on Geopolitical Concerns

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