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Barging blindly into Singapore’s construction boom could be a bust for some investors
Barging blindly into Singapore’s construction boom could be a bust for some investors
Those dipping their toes in now are no longer buying the boom, but betting that these companies can manage their costs FOR years, Singapore’s construction sector was the proverbial...
South Korea’s ETF boom puts assets on track to overtake Taiwan
South Korea’s ETF boom puts assets on track to overtake Taiwan
The two tech-heavy Asian markets have been a focal point in recent years, thanks to a global frenzy sparked by the rise of AIPublished Fri, Feb 6, 2026 ·...
Apac economies that gained from AI boom like Taiwan, Singapore drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Apac economies that gained from AI boom like Taiwan, Singapore drive outbound travel in 2025: Visa
Japan, South Korea, China see strong inbound travel amid demand for pop culture tourism [SINGAPORE] Asia-Pacific economies exposed to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drove outbound spending in 2025, amid...
AI boom risks widening gender gap at work, with Gen Z women most exposed: Apac report
AI boom risks widening gender gap at work, with Gen Z women most exposed: Apac report
Achieving gender equity requires technology and HR teams to work in tandem, says co-founder of advocacy group[SINGAPORE] As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the economy, women – especially those from...
Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals
Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals
With a nearly 90% gain since the start of 2025, MSCI’s Metals and Mining Index has beaten semiconductors, banks and the Magnificent Seven cohort by a wide marginPublished Sun,...
China’s new tech stock boom leaves its economic malaise behind
China’s new tech stock boom leaves its economic malaise behind
Momentum may gain further support as DeepSeek rolls out a new AI model and China unveils a tech-focused five-year plan[BEIJING] Nearly a year after DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough rattled global...
A Trump-inspired ‘Big Beautiful’ baby bonus could help birth the next boom for Singapore equities
A Trump-inspired ‘Big Beautiful’ baby bonus could help birth the next boom for Singapore equities
It wouldn’t cost much relatively, and it could pave the way for stock investments to be part of our lives – while helping to make SGX great again[SINGAPORE] US...
China’s power reforms, global data centre buildout usher in battery boom
China’s power reforms, global data centre buildout usher in battery boom
[BEIJING] A revamp of China’s electricity market is boosting the economics of storing power just as international demand surges, sparking a boom for the Chinese energy storage manufacturers that...
Record US0 billion deals boom fuels upbeat M&A outlook in Japan
Record US$350 billion deals boom fuels upbeat M&A outlook in Japan
Corporate governance reforms aimed at improving shareholder returns are helping to transform the country into a hive of activityIT HAS been a record year for deals involving Japanese companies,...
Goldman, JPMorgan see India’s record IPO boom extending to 2026
Goldman, JPMorgan see India’s record IPO boom extending to 2026
Fundraising expected to hit US$25 billion in 2026, and for the next few years to reach above US$20 billion[MUMBAI] India’s proceeds from initial public offerings (IPO) in 2026 may...