Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 10)

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Published Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 06:45 PM
    • Singapore is launching an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities.
    • Singapore is launching an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities. PHOTO: REUTERS

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    Singapore launches central bank gold-vaulting, extends GST waiver to wholesale activities

    [SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the launch of its gold-vaulting service for central banks and an enhanced goods and services tax framework to support wholesale gold market activities on Tuesday (Nov 10).


    Grab, SoftBank, Petros plan US$1.9 billion initial investment in Malaysia AI infrastructure

    [SINGAPORE] Grab and SoftBank have inked a deal with Petroleum Sarawak to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure in Malaysia, with a proposed initial seed capital of US$1.85 billion.


    Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran expresses intent to step down: presidential official

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    [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka expressed his intention to step down during a meeting on Tuesday (Nov 10) with President Prabowo Subianto, a senior official said, as lawmakers weigh the possibility of a probe into Gibran’s eligibility.


    AEM, UMS, CSE Global shares rebound after last week’s tech rout

    [SINGAPORE] Shares of AEM, UMS Integration and CSE Global rose on Tuesday (Nov 10) morning, clawing back some ground after last week’s sharp sell-off in technology stocks.


    China’s Li Auto makes Asia-Pacific push announcing entry into Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam

    [SINGAPORE] China carmaker Li Auto announced its entry into a number of Asia-Pacific markets on Tuesday (Nov 10), including right-hand-drive markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand for the first time.


    COP31: Singapore launches blended finance initiative to fund climate adaptation in South-east Asia

    [SINGAPORE] The Republic launched its second blended finance initiative with a target of raising up to US$500 million to finance climate adaptation projects in South-east Asia, starting with its agri-food sector.

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