Tech/AI Microsoft plans to build data centre in Thailand Nada Ali May 1, 2024 0 Tech giant Microsoft announced plans to open its first regional data centre in Thailand, aiming to significantly…
Banks Indonesia hikes rates to bolster rupiah Nada Ali Apr 24, 2024 0 In a surprise move, Bank Indonesia (BI) raised interest rates on Wednesday in a bid to stabilise the rupiah…
Featured Yen sinks, dollar up on Fed remarks Nada Ali Apr 17, 2024 0 The US dollar edged lower on Wednesday, while the Japanese yen hovering near its weakest level in 34 years at…
News Southeast Asia struggles to meet green investment targets Aya El Sayed Apr 15, 2024 0 Southeast Asia is significantly lagging in green investments needed to reduce emissions, according to a report by…
News Indonesia’s annual inflation hits 3.05% in March Nada Ali Apr 1, 2024 0 Indonesia's annual inflation rate in March rose to 3.05 per cent, the highest since August 2023, driven by…
Commodities Egypt food exports soars by 235,000 tonnes in a week Aya El Sayed Mar 24, 2024 0 The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) of Egypt, in its 12th weekly report of 2024, reported significant…
Featured Asia bonds soar on US rate cut bets, exports Aya El Sayed Mar 20, 2024 0 Asian bonds saw in February their largest monthly inflow in three months, driven by expectations of a US Federal…
Featured Vietnam’s VinFast taps Africa via Ghana Aya El Sayed Mar 18, 2024 0 Vietnamese automaker VinFast is partnering with Ghana’s Jospong Group to distribute its electric vehicles (EVs) in…
Mining Australia’s BHP mulls pausing nickel business amid low prices Nada Ali Mar 18, 2024 0 BHP Group announced that some contractors at its West Musgrave nickel and copper project in Western Australia have…
Stocks Asian shares rise on positive Chinese data Nada Ali Mar 18, 2024 0 Asian shares rose on Monday as Chinese data exceeded expectations, while investors braced for a series of central…