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Indonesia stock exchange chief defends MSCI after ex-minister alleges Singapore interference

Indonesia stock exchange chief defends MSCI after ex-minister alleges Singapore interference

Indonesia’s stock exchange chief defended MSCI’s independence after a former minister accused Singapore’s Temasek and GIC of pressuring MSCI to downgrade Indonesia’s market status.

Malaysia’s Bersatu suspends party membership of Perlis Menteri Besar

Malaysia’s Bersatu suspends party membership of Perlis Menteri Besar

Malaysia’s Bersatu suspended Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah’s party membership for two election terms from Oct 13 over alleged party rule and ethics breaches; he lost all party posts.

NUS president Tan Eng Chye to step down end 2027, search for successor begins

NUS president Tan Eng Chye to step down end 2027, search for successor begins

NUS president Tan Eng Chye will step down in December 2027 after 10 years; the university has begun a global search for his successor.

TSMC says four construction workers killed at Taiwan site, halting work

TSMC says four construction workers killed at Taiwan site, halting work

TSMC says four construction workers were killed at its Kaohsiung factory site during steel structure work, prompting suspension of related and similar construction across Taiwan pending investigation.

South-east Asia digital sales to rise 17% to US$368 billion in 2026, research shows

South-east Asia digital sales to rise 17% to US$368 billion in 2026, research shows

South-east Asia’s digital sales are forecast to rise 17% to US$368 billion in 2026, with GMV reaching US$1.14 trillion by 2035; H1 2026 funding hit US$21 billion, up from US$11 billion in 2025.

China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atoll

China says it is 'safeguarding order' around Taiwan-controlled South China Sea atoll

China said its coast guard is “safeguarding order” around the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands, asserting sovereignty and rejecting Taiwan’s accusations of provocation.

Heading to Taiwan? You can now pay with DBS PayLah!

Heading to Taiwan? You can now pay with DBS PayLah!

DBS PayLah! users can now scan TWQR codes at over 250,000 Taiwan merchants, making DBS the first Singapore bank linked to Taiwan’s network; full coverage and merchant-scan payments arrive in 2027.

China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems

China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems

China defended DeepSeek after the US banned the Chinese AI from government systems, highlighting escalating tech tensions between the two countries.

Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says

Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says

Israel has been accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says, enabling cooperation on water, agriculture and climate; the Forum has not publicly confirmed.

Singapore’s DayOne said to weigh options for US IPO after data centre rout

Singapore’s DayOne said to weigh options for US IPO after data centre rout

Singapore’s DayOne is weighing a delay or smaller US IPO after a data-centre rout, potentially raising US$2.5–3 billion instead of up to US$5 billion; no final decision has been made.

Man in court over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker

Man in court over alleged 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker

Brendan Nugent appeared in court over an alleged targeted car attack on Australian lawmaker Helen Haines.

Australia seeks global alliance to fight Big Tech on child harms

Australia seeks global alliance to fight Big Tech on child harms

Australia is seeking a global coalition to pressure Big Tech over child online harms, using its planned digital duty-of-care law as a model for international safety standards.