Singapore banks post stronger Q2 profits as UOB and OCBC report double-digit gains Singapore banks post stronger April–June profits: UOB up 10%, OCBC up 22%. Geopolitical tensions and rate uncertainty …
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Asia stock exchanges call for stronger regional connectivity to capture investment inflows
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia stock exchanges urge deeper regional connectivity to capture investment and boost liquidity Asia stock exchanges at Bangkok summit urge deeper regional connectivity to attract investment, boost liquidity and modernize …
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Lee Jae Myung secures stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …
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BIMSTEC Secretary-General Pandey urges stronger regional cooperation amid geopolitical tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBIMSTEC chief urges deeper Bay of Bengal cooperation as geopolitical tensions mount BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey urges stronger Bay of Bengal cooperation to tackle rising geopolitical tensions, prioritizing trade, …
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ASEAN ministers pledge stronger energy and food security response to Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN Response to Iran War: Ministers Pledge Energy, Food and Humanitarian Measures in Cebu ASEAN foreign and economic ministers pledged a coordinated ASEAN response to Iran war at a meeting …
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Australia and Malaysia Pledge to Strengthen Energy Supply Chain Resilience Amid Middle East Tensions Australia and Malaysia commit to strengthening energy supply chain resilience amid Middle East conflict concerns, aiming …