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Stocks to watch: Singtel, Sinarmas Land, Cordlife, Q&M Dental Group, Grand Venture Tech, PSC, Procurri Corp
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jul 11): Singtel: The local telecommunications giant’s technology services arm, NCS, will invest S$130 million over the next three...

Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador...
US stocks mostly edged higher with attention on Fed speak and jobless claims - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open
US stocks finished mostly in the green but with gains capped and underperformance was seen in the Nasdaq which was weighed on by pressure in heavy-cap stocks ex. TSLA, while sectors were predominantly higher with Consumer Discretionary leading the...
ICAO leads progress among Asia-Pacific States on major air transport modernization plan
Montréal and Ulaanbaatar, 10 July 2025 – The International Civil Aviation Organization has secured commitment among its Member States on modernizing air travel across Asia-Pacific, setting in motion plans for faster border crossings and improved...

Book By Paul Kapur, Trump’s South Asia Pick, Captures Pakistan’s Jihad Strategy & India’s Response
Last Updated:July 11, 2025, 08:28 IST Kapur’s 2017 book 'Jihad as Grand Strategy' is more than an analysis of Pakistan’s use of jihad as state policy. It anticipates much of what is unfolding today 'Jihad as Grand Strategy' by S Paul Kapur.In and...

Relations between Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan are warming
15:07, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. The...
GoGoX marks 12th anniversary as co-founder Steven Lam being named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - GoGoX, a leader in logistics and delivery solutions, proudly announces that its Co-founder and Chairman, Steven Lam, has been honored as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (YGL)....
Hantec Financial Launches Bangkok Office to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Presence
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - Hantec Group, through its renowned financial brand Hantec Financial, proudly announces the official opening of its new South East Asia Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand. A modest yet...

Software-Defined Networks Aid Firms’ Agility in Asia Pacific
Companies seek new network infrastructure, services to meet AI-related cloud, security requirements, ISG Provider Lens® report says SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #EnterpriseNetworks–A growing number of enterprises in Asia Pacific are adopting...

AIM B2B Launches in Tokyo to Transform B2B Marketing in Asia
TOKYO, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today marks the launch of AIM B2B, a dedicated marketing and communications agency in the Custom Media group with a relentless focus to successfully guide B2B brands in Asia’s complex markets. Based in...

India ranks among world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025
India ranks among world’s top 10 tech markets in 2025, particularly standing out in terms of talent availability, with its top six cities making the top 10 list for tech talent acquisition in the Asia-Pacific region, a report showed on Thursday....

Taiwan’s future will shape the whole global economy. Will Taiwanese people have a say in that future?
Today, Taiwan is caught in the crosshairs of two imperial rivals: the US and China. This is nothing new for the island nation, which has been a battleground for competing empires for centuries, but what is new is the critical role Taiwan plays in...

Revolutionary Technology: How SPRIBE’s Aviator Redefined iGaming Through Innovation and Social Integration
SPRIBE’s development of Aviator represents a convergence of advanced technology, social gaming principles, and user experience design that has established new benchmarks for the iGaming industry. Technological Foundation Drives Gaming Innovation...
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[Video] Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 73 - Geopolitical Risk: Thai Tensions / Sanctions, Tariffs & FCPA Enforcement in Asia
The conversation begins with Chris recounting the threats to Thailand’s security and stability, including the ongoing land border closure and standoff with Cambodia. He recounts with Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani that, notwithstanding...
Marriott International to add seven hotels across South Asia
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka,...

Anwar Ibrahim warns Southeast Asia trade war not a ‘passing storm’
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized. He said this as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers held annual talks ahead of the looming threat of US trade tariffs. Concerns...

Rubio in bind as he seeks to reassure south-east Asia, even as it faces Trump tariffs
Even as they face among the most punitive tariffs globally, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has sought to reassure south-east Asian countries of Washington’s commitment to the region, saying they may get “better” trade deals than the rest...

New Thai-led task force takes aim at cross-border scammers in SE Asia
Crackdown on “Gok An” gang leads to seizures of over 1.1 billion baht in assets and ongoing international arrest efforts. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police revealed the persistent threat posed by call center gangs operating from...

US tech stocks remain top draw despite de-dollarisation trend, Swiss banks say
International investors should keep US tech stocks as a core part of their portfolios even as the de-dollarisation trend continues, according to Swiss banks UBS and Julius Baer. A rally in tech stocks pushed the S&P 500 to an all-time high of...

Asia‑Pacific AI Funding Surges to $15.4 B Amid Deal Slowdown
Asia‑Pacific digital‑native firms attracted USD 15.4 billion in artificial intelligence investment in 2024, a figure reported by IDC that underscores a shift towards deeper commitments and strategic growth, even as the volume of deals declined....