South Korea’s equity market has overtaken Canada’s as the world’s seventh largest, propelled by insatiable demand for chips powering artificial intelligence.
South Korea’s KOSPI Breaks 7,000 Ceiling To Hit a New Record High
South Korea's KOSPI smashes 7,000 for the first time, closing at a record 7,384 as artificial intelligence demand fuel historic rally.
Gateway or Risk Zone? How Thailand’s Forfeiture Regime Is Shaping the Future of ASEAN Capital into Thai Markets
For much of the past two decades, Thailand has been a natural destination for capital flowing out of its Southeast Asian neighbours. Businesses looking for deeper financial markets, better ...
UP Diliman hosts 200+ CEOs, executives for ‘Master Your Business Finance’ conference
The event was likewise attended by Pau Del Rio, founder of Paulash and more, along with other industry leaders. Their presence further underscored the conference’s importance as a gathering of forward ...
Indonesia targeting 2027 GDP growth in 5.9% to 7.5% range, minister says
JAKARTA, May 7 (Reuters) - Indonesia is targeting economic growth of between 5.9% and 7.5% in 2027, its planning minister said on Thursday, driven by investment, higher productivity and industry.
India’s top factory hub hopeful, wary as film star Vijay set to take reins
By Praveen Paramasivam and Sudarshan Varadhan CHENNAI/SINGAPORE, May 6 (Reuters) - An actor-turned-politician's stunning rise to power is being greeted with caution in India's top manufacturing state ...
China speaks up for Iran’s nuclear rights in key meeting
Iran's foreign minister is in China for the first time since the war began.
China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners, Bloomberg News reports
May 6 (Reuters) - China's financial regulator has advised the country's largest lenders to temporarily suspend new loans to five refineries recently sanctioned by the U.S. over their ties to Iranian ...
Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world’s fastest-growing market for global brands
Social media influencers are urging consumers to read labels and pushing traditional companies to make healthier products or risk being replaced by newer entrants.
From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
NEW DELHI (AP) — With a massive population, a rapidly growing economy and already the global powerbroker in cricket, India is preparing to expand its influence in international sport. The 2030 ...