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Telcos, Media & Tech

China’s CXMT says new memory chip platform enters mass production as it takes on global rivals

2026-09-20T05:04:54.000Z
Tourism in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The probe, backed by The China Hospitality Association, follows a sector-wide regulatory review.
International

China opens probes into four online travel booking platforms

2026-09-19T06:00:00.000Z
The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore.
Asean Business

Indonesian tycoon creates coal mining giant with 30% Bayan stake deal

2026-09-18T11:00:11.000Z
“I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier.
Asean Business

‘We do not need rescue’: AirAsia's Fernandes denies reports on Malaysian government seeking rivals’ help

2026-09-18T08:56:50.000Z
The yen pared some losses to trade 0.5% lower at 156.75 per US dollar after BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda said the stage for policy setting has shifted. 
Capital Markets & Currencies

Yen extends declines after Bank of Japan hikes rates with two dissents

2026-09-18T08:24:00.000Z
Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP.
Asean Business

Indonesia’s new finance minister touts policy continuity, keeps deficit outlook

2026-09-18T07:46:14.000Z
US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their summit in Beijing, China, on May 15.
Global Enterprise

Trade, Taiwan, Iran war, AI: What to expect at the Sep 24 Trump-Xi summit in Washington

2026-09-18T06:51:39.000Z
Rising fuel costs from the Middle East conflict and higher import prices from a weak yen have added price pressure to Japan’s economy.
International

Japan core consumer prices in Aug up 1.7% on year, below 2% for 8th month

2026-09-18T06:06:43.000Z
AirAsia had fallen behind on payments to suppliers and has asked for deferrals on at least a dozen planes, Bloomberg reported in June.
Asean Business

Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes

2026-09-18T03:00:16.000Z
John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, delivering the five-year plan, the success of which observers stressed would hinge on overcoming practical delivery risks.
Global Enterprise

Hong Kong’s ‘ambitious’ 5-year plan to boost role as global financial hub wins industry backing

2026-09-18T03:00:00.000Z
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