Opinion
Pakistan Refiners See Profit Surge as War-Driven Margins Reshape Energy Balance
Pakistan refineries reported a 1,860% profit increase, underscoring how war-related energy market shifts can transform refinery margins.
Opinion
Thai Highland Coffee Gains Recognition From Thailand to Tokyo
A Thai highland tribe’s coffee is gaining attention at home and in Tokyo, highlighting the rise of specialty beans from northern Thailand.
Opinion
Binance Freezes Funds and Halts Withdrawals During $6.3 Billion Hack Response
Binance has suspended withdrawals and frozen funds amid a $6.3 billion hack, raising fresh questions over crypto security and liquidity.
Opinion
Samsung’s Record Quarter Shows the Power—and Risk—of the Chip Boom
Samsung Electronics delivered a record third-quarter profit, driven by semiconductors, while mobile competition and memory demand remain key risks.
Opinion
ASEAN Moves to Put QR Payments and E-Signatures at the Centre of Digital Trade
ASEAN is preparing QR payments and e-signatures for a regional digital trade pact aimed at improving cross-border commerce.
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Chinese brands cut ties with Kylian Mbappé after national offence claims
Chinese companies cut campaigns featuring Kylian Mbappé after claims he offended China, highlighting endorsement risks for global athletes.
Opinion
Markets Brace for Signals From China, Jio and the Bank of Japan
Markets watch China's fifth plenum, Jio's path to Indian exchanges and the Bank of Japan's policy meeting for signals on growth and rates.
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Asia’s AI data center surge runs into scrutiny from public markets
Investments in AI-focused data centres across Asia face investor scrutiny over costs, power and demand concentration.
Opinion
China’s Medtech Firms Close the Gap with Global Brands
Chinese medtech companies are improving quality and scale, challenging global brands at home and abroad.
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Ambani Accelerates Tech Push as Jio’s $3.2bn IPO Launches
Mukesh Ambani shifts strategy toward technology as Jio opens a record $3.2bn IPO, reshaping Reliance's capital landscape.
Opinion
Bangladesh cooking gas surge sparks political clash and household strain
A recent spike in cooking gas prices in Bangladesh has provoked political accusations and pressure on households and small businesses.