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Asia’s fifth Disneyland park is coming to Thailand
Thailand is laying the groundwork for what could become the fifth Disneyland in Asia. The Thai government has reportedly proposed building…
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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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Kobyz and the yurt: Central Asia’s living knowledge enters UNESCO’s intangible heritage lists
On a cold morning in Chimbay, a small town in northwestern Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region, an elderly craftsman bends over a…
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Google's Quiet Solar Move in Malaysia Could Signal a Bigger Shift in Asia's Data Center Power Race
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) just lit up a new front in Asia's clean power race. The tech giant has…
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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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Trump wants Asia’s ‘cute’ Kei cars to be made and sold in US
The ultra-compact cars are tailored to narrow roads with an affordable price tag to match their size US President Donald Trump, apparently…
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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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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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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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Plunge in Asia’s AI shares sows doubts over world-beating rally
The region’s sharpest decline since April has refocused attention on cracks beneath the surface The sudden slump in Asia’s technology…
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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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CICT overtakes Hong Kong’s Link Reit to become Asia’s largest real estate investment trust
A main factor behind this is the strength of the Singapore dollar, which has gained 5.4% against the greenback so far this year, while the…
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As Fed and regional rates fall, Asia’s banks remain attractive yield plays: analysts
Loan growth and risk levels will impact capital availability for dividends in Asean Even as the US Federal Reserve and central banks…
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Politics drive investment divide in South-east Asia’s top markets
POLITICAL upheaval is driving a split in South-east Asia’s financial landscape, as investors bet that the worst may finally be over in…
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mm2 Asia’s Malaysia unit settles dispute with landlord over unpaid rent, other charges
A Malaysian unit of beleaguered entertainment group mm2 Asia has settled a dispute with its landlord, Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust,…
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KKR, Blackstone turn India into Asia’s buyout HQ after China dip
The South Asian nation offers strong economic expansion, with broader investment opportunities across sectors from infrastructure to…