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South Korea rate policy, debt risks, and banking trends

21 clusters · 54 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: South Korean household debt rises as housing prices climb

Following the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) decision to raise the benchmark interest rate to 3.00% in late August 2026, financial stability concerns have intensified. The rate hike, the BOK’s second consecutive increase, aimed t

Real-world asset tokenization development

16 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: SEC announces fiscal 2027 examination priorities

The adoption of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is evolving from a tool for corporate liquidity management toward a broader focus on industry-specific infrastructure and institutional-grade digital ecosystems. By Sep

India economic growth, industrial expansion, and retail

12 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India economic growth shows resilience amid core sector expansion

India continues to demonstrate robust economic momentum, with several global institutions raising their fiscal 2026-27 growth forecasts. The OECD has projected growth at 7.1 percent, while S&P Global Ratings and the Asia

Singapore AI industry expansion

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Anthropic opens Singapore office and signs AI safety MOU

Singapore is strengthening its position as a regional artificial intelligence hub through corporate expansion, significant venture capital, and government initiatives. Anthropic has announced plans to open its first Sout

Global market volatility and Indonesian market crash

7 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Indonesia economy faces pressure from US inflation and rising debt

Global markets continue to exhibit divergent trends driven by shifting economic indicators, geopolitical tensions, and energy volatility. Following earlier concerns regarding US-Iran tensions and Houthi strikes on Saudi

Straits Times Index market performance

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Southeast Asian markets show recovery amid cautious global outlook

Brokerages initially raised targets for the Straits Times Index (STI) due to strong corporate earnings and macroeconomic resilience, with a consensus 12-month target of 6,140 points. However, the market recently ended a

AI integration in Asian financial sectors

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: HSBC expands data use in Hong Kong and announces Singapore AI hub

Financial and technology leaders in Asia are increasingly focusing on the integration and governance of artificial intelligence. In late September 2026, forums in Hong Kong and Singapore addressed the ‘agentic future of