Thailand

Thailand Inflation Returns to Target Range, Bolstered by Rising Energy and Food Prices

Thailand’s inflation rate has returned to the central bank’s target range for the first time since May 2023, as rising energy and food prices propelled headline inflation upward in December. The country’s economic trajectory, was characterized by subdued inflationary pressures...
Indonesia Currency

Indonesia’s 2024 Budget Deficit Smaller Than Expected But Larger Than 2023’s Gap

Indonesia’s unaudited budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year was reported at 2.29% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to data released by the finance ministry on Monday. The figure is smaller than the previously estimated 2.7% but...
UBS Group AG

UBS Group AG Expands in Japan: A Strategic Push into High-Yield Structured Investments

UBS Group AG, the Swiss multinational investment bank, has made a significant move to enhance its presence in Japan's lucrative market for high-yield structured investments and tailored derivative products. In a strategic hiring spree, UBS's Tokyo brokerage arm has recruited...
Crude Oil

Oil Prices Surge to Three-Month High Amid Market Optimism

Oil prices surged to their highest levels in nearly three months on Monday, driven by a more positive sentiment in broader financial markets and tight supplies from key producing regions. Brent crude hovered below $77 a barrel after reaching a...
Nippon Steel Corp

Nippon Steel Shares Dip Amid Biden’s Block on U.S. Steel Acquisition

Shares in Nippon Steel Corp., Japan's largest steelmaker, fell over 1% on Monday following U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block its proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. Citing national security concerns, Biden’s move, which came after a year-long...
Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co.

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. Faces ¥140 Billion Loss Amid Rising Interest Rates

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. has reported a significant financial setback, incurring a loss of approximately ¥140 billion ($890 million) after selling off a substantial portion of its long-maturity bond holdings. This strategic decision was made to better position the company...
China Services Sector

China’s Services Sector Expands at Fastest Pace in Seven Months Despite Waning Foreign Demand

China’s services sector experienced its most robust expansion in seven months during December, driven by a notable surge in domestic demand. However, a concurrent decline in international orders has highlighted the growing external trade risks facing the world’s second-largest economy....
Geely Holding Group

Geely Holding Group Targets 5 Million Annual Vehicle Sales by 2027: A Strategic Leap Forward

China's Geely Holding Group announced on Sunday its target to sell more than 5 million vehicles annually by 2027. This represents a significant leap from the 2.79 million units sold in 2023, signaling a potential growth of approximately 79% over...
Asian Stocks

Asian Markets Wobble Amid Holiday-Thinned Trading and Policy Uncertainty

Asian markets experienced a tumultuous start to the week, with a key gauge of regional currencies plummeting to its lowest level in nearly two decades against the U.S. dollar. The equity markets saw mixed performances amid thin holiday trading, as...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Digital Edge Secures $1.6 Billion in New Capital for Expansion Across Asia

Singapore-headquartered Digital Edge raises substantial funds to meet rising cloud and AI demands Digital Edge, a leading data center company based in Singapore, announced on Monday that it has successfully raised over $1.6 billion through a combination of equity and...
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