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Forget US megacaps. Buy Asia’s cheaper AI stocks, say analysts, naming Singapore picks
A rebalancing beyond US tech giants could unleash artificial intelligence opportunities for Asia A shift beyond US tech megacaps and…
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KKR, Singtel buy STT GDC for S$6.6 billion in one of Asia’s largest data centre deals
A KKR-led consortium, along with Singtel, will acquire Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) for S$6.6 billion. The…
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US tariff risks vs AI strength: Why S-E Asia’s semiconductor stocks are diverging
Investors mull over a mix of factors, but analysts indicate target prices that are mostly higher It’s been a disparate picture for…
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A long-held tenet of Asia’s markets is suddenly breaking apart
In many ways, the AI infrastructure trade is the biggest swing factor when it comes to the outlook for Asian stocks A breakdown in the…
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Power crunch, red tape forcing Asia’s data centres out of hyperscaler hubs
Operators are pivoting towards a ‘decentralised’ model – which places data centres in ‘Tier-2’ cities Operators are starting to move data…
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Rebate cuts won’t hurt Singapore’s momentum as South-east Asia’s top EV market in 2026
The Republic’s EV take-up is expected to rise due to a continued price advantage and new benefits for electric heavy vehicles The…
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Asia’s strong equity deals pipeline to be tested by AI bubble concerns in 2026
A strong pipeline of high-profile IPOs by companies in China and India looking to tap into a move by investors to diversify bets will…
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Popiah King’s new Tee Yih Jia factory has one of Asia’s largest, fully automated warehouses
The S$500 million facility has a solar panel system that generates enough power for about 315 four-room HDB flats for a year Would a sheet…
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How India’s rupee ended up as Asia’s worst currency this year
To stabilise the rupee, India’s central bank has sold over US$30b in FX assets since late July The Indian rupee is currently Asia’s…
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Asia’s currency-defence war chest has swelled to US$8 trillion
Asia’s foreign-exchange reserves have surged to almost US$8 trillion, providing the authorities from Tokyo to Mumbai with ample ammunition…
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Google Deepmind launches research lab in Singapore to better study S-E Asia’s cultural nuances
Artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer Google Deepmind on Wednesday (Nov 19) launched its research lab in Singapore. The lab’s opening is…
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Debt-ridden mm2 Asia’s H1 net loss deepens to S$39.7 million as existential threat looms
Entertainment group mm2 Asia on Thursday (Nov 13) reported a net loss of S$39.7 million for the half-year ended Sep 30, widening from the…
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South-east Asia’s digital economy revenue set to hit US$100 billion in 2025: e-Conomy report
The region’s gross merchandise value is also expected to grow to US$305 billion this year The digital economies of South-east Asia are…
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South-east Asia’s digital economy revenue set to hit US$135 billion in 2025: report
The region’s gross merchandise value is also expected to grow to US$305 billion this year The digital economies of South-east Asia are…
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Private funding in South-east Asia’s digital economy lags global level: report
Private funding for South-east Asia’s digital economy grew 15 per cent from a year earlier to US$7.7 billion in the 12 months to June…
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mm2 Asia’s woes deepen as UOB demands S$74.6 million payment
Entertainment group mm2 Asia on Monday (Nov 10) said in a bourse filing that UOB has demanded repayment of about S$74.6 million from the…
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Plunge in Asia’s AI shares sows doubts over world-beating rally
The region’s sharpest decline since April – triggered by a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street – has refocused attention on cracks beneath…
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Is this Central Asia's best-preserved medieval settlement? See Khiva in pictures
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). (Read our guide to Khiva: when to visit, where to stay, and what to do)…
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How Jenny Lee became Asia’s ‘Iron Woman’ of venture capital
In the past three decades, Singaporean venture capitalist Jenny Lee has proven her mettle with her trailblazing spirit “EVEN if you left…
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Asia’s biggest stock exchanges push back against companies hoarding crypto
Three of Asia Pacific’s biggest stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto hoarding vehicles masquerading as listed companies. Hong…
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Chinese milk tea brands are offering a playbook for South-east Asia’s next consumer wave
FOR years now, many have wondered whether Luckin Coffee would topple Starbucks as the world’s coffee chain of choice. Luckin has surpassed…
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Siemens Energy bets on ammonia, fuel flexibility to future-proof Asia’s power systems
The energy technology provider sets 2030 target for 100% hydrogen and ammonia-capable turbines [FINSPANG, Sweden] Fuel flexibility,…
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Asia’s Reit market ‘finally recovering’ amid lower interest rates and new listings: Aprea
The real estate investment trust, or Reit, market in Asia is “finally recovering” on the back of lower interest rates, higher investor…
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Asia’s carbon market struggles with fragmentation, lack of integrity: panel
Varied capabilities of participating companies, diversity of region said to make standardisation challenging Efforts to standardise the…