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Taiwan president to say boosting its defences is not 'provocation'

Taiwan president to say boosting its defences is not 'provocation'

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will say in his National Day speech that boosting defences is not provocation but reflects Taiwanese people's hope to maintain peace and freedom.

Malaysia to raise minimum wages, expand tax relief in spending boost for 2027 budget

Malaysia to raise minimum wages, expand tax relief in spending boost for 2027 budget

Malaysia's 2027 budget raises minimum wage to RM2,000, expands tax relief, cuts middle-income rates, and boosts gig-worker support, aiming to ease costs ahead of elections.

Stocks advance ahead of earnings, navigating still-high Treasury yields and oil prices

Stocks advance ahead of earnings, navigating still-high Treasury yields and oil prices

World stocks rose Friday ahead of bank earnings and economic data, even as Treasury yields and oil prices stayed elevated; US indexes posted weekly gains.

US 10-year Treasury yield risks hitting 6% for first time since 2000: Pimco

US 10-year Treasury yield risks hitting 6% for first time since 2000: Pimco

Pimco's Dan Ivascyn warns the US 10-year Treasury yield could reach 6%, a first since 2000, as oil-driven inflation and debt concerns pressure bonds, potentially hurting stocks and credit.

Tech stocks in Asia struggle on AI spending worries, elevated yields

Tech stocks in Asia struggle on AI spending worries, elevated yields

Asian tech stocks slid as AI spending doubts and elevated bond yields weighed on sentiment, with weak OpenAI revenue signals and costly AI fundraising adding pressure.

Tech stocks struggle on AI spending worries, elevated yields

Tech stocks struggle on AI spending worries, elevated yields

Asian tech stocks fell on concerns over AI spending, OpenAI revenue, and high bond yields, with energy prices and French debt adding pressure.

Thailand to serve up soft power with tilapia for finance elite at IMF, World Bank meetings

Thailand to serve up soft power with tilapia for finance elite at IMF, World Bank meetings

Thailand uses IMF/World Bank meetings in Bangkok to boost soft power, serving Thai dishes like aged tilapia and showcasing culture to attract tourists and investors.

Hong Kong rejects US downgrade to lowest tier in human trafficking report

Hong Kong rejects US downgrade to lowest tier in human trafficking report

Hong Kong rejected its US downgrade to Tier 3 in the 2026 human trafficking report, calling the rating unfounded and accusing Washington of double standards.

Puma Shen’s debut in Taipei mayoral election creates more than waves. But can it translate to votes?

Puma Shen’s debut in Taipei mayoral election creates more than waves. But can it translate to votes?

Puma Shen's Taipei mayoral campaign draws large rallies and controversy over celebrity Kevin Tsai, but polls show him narrowly trailing Chiang; whether momentum converts to votes remains uncertain.

WTO lifts global trade outlook as AI boom powers Asian growth

WTO lifts global trade outlook as AI boom powers Asian growth

WTO raised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9%, citing an AI investment boom concentrated in Asia, though services and other regions lag.

Nvidia-backed Firmus shelves IPO, eyes private funding

Nvidia-backed Firmus shelves IPO, eyes private funding

Nvidia-backed Firmus Grid shelved its Australian IPO amid market volatility, abandoning a planned US$5.5 billion raise to pursue private funding instead.

Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day, defying Beijing

Giant Taiwan flag flies from helicopter for national day, defying Beijing

Taiwan flew a giant flag under a US-made Chinook over Taipei for National Day, defying Beijing, as President Lai prepares a speech addressing China.