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Singapore economy grows 5.9% in Q2 as AI-driven demand lifts electronics exports Singapore economy expanded 5.9% year‑on‑year in the April–June quarter as a global AI boom pushed demand for electronics …

Miki House Shenzhen: Japanese children’s brand opens first directly managed store in southern China Miki House Shenzhen opens its first directly managed southern China store in Shenzhen mall, marking an …

Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Jump 20% as Scandium Project Draws U.S. Critical Minerals Support Sunrise Energy Metals’ stock jumped 20% on August 10, 2026 after U.S. officials identified the company …

Nepal Forces Tibetan Studies Conference Out of Kathmandu After Chinese Objection Nepal government moves major Tibetan studies conference from Kathmandu after China objected, raising fresh concerns about academic freedom and …

Prabowo Names Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia Governor, Narrowing Parliamentary Choice Prabowo nominates Destry Damayanti as Bank Indonesia governor on Aug 10, 2026; a sole candidate submission limits the legislature’s …

Ulchi Freedom Shield: U.S. and South Korea to Hold Large-Scale Exercises in August 2026 South Korea and the U.S. will hold Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises in August 2026 to bolster …

Bank of Japan rate hike signals lift JGB yields as investors brace for faster tightening BOJ rate hike signals push up Japanese government bond yields and keep the yen under …

Weak yen lifts profits as Toyota, Sony and Muji raise forecasts Toyota, Sony and Muji among Japanese multinationals lifting profit forecasts as the weak yen boosts export earnings and shifts …

India’s 72.8 Billion Rupee Push for a Rare-Earth Magnet Industry Sparks Industry Debate India’s 72.8 billion rupee incentive programme to establish a rare-earth magnet industry has attracted a wave of …