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Two Indian conglomerates to plow US$1 billion in EV, battery tech
Beijing has become more selective about transferring advanced battery and EV technologiesPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 05:32 PMTWO Indian conglomerates are looking to spend nearly US$1 billion to...
MAS to ‘harmonise’ securities laws to facilitate dual listings under new Bill
The proposed legislation will ‘position Singapore to capture future opportunities’: Chee Hong Tat[SINGAPORE] Proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act will empower the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...
Amazon cuts Singapore workforce as it phases out local fulfilment including Amazon Fresh
About 80% of the Republic’s customers shopped for international products in the Amazon Singapore store in 2025[SINGAPORE] Amazon is cutting roles in Singapore as it ramps up expanding the...
Malaysia’s central bank keeps key rate at 2.75%
Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 03:17 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady for the fifth straight policy meeting on Thursday (May 7), with...
Bank Negara Malaysia holds key rate steady, flags risks from Middle East crisis
The latest indicators show the country’s Q1 growth momentum continues, driven by domestic demand and strong exportsPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 03:17 PM — Updated Thu, May 7,...
Maersk first-quarter profit beats forecasts, keeps outlook unchanged
The shipping group still projects global container volume growth of between 2%-4% this year Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 02:26 PM — Updated Thu, May 7, 2026 ·...
RBNZ’s frequent remit adjustments risk policy error, OECD warns
The central bank has provisionally forecast inflation will rise to 4.2% in the current quarterPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 12:33 PM[WELLINGTON] New Zealand should reconsider how frequently it...
Montage tops CATL as priciest dual-listed stock after chip rally
The gap underscores how strong demand is from global investors seeking semiconductor exposure in the regionPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 11:33 AM[HONG KONG] Montage Technology has overtaken Contemporary...
Japan’s Nikkei roars past 62,000 on earnings, Middle East optimism; JGBs rally
Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 10:17 AM[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average shot to a record high on Thursday (May 7) and the nation’s bonds rallied as financial markets...
China asks banks to pause new loans to US-sanctioned refiners
Tensions are escalating between the superpowers just weeks before a long-awaited meetingPublished Thu, May 7, 2026 · 09:28 AMCHINA’S financial regulator advised the country’s largest lenders to temporarily suspend...
