Jakarta stocks dive after holiday break, triggering trading pause
Just before trading resumed after the holiday break, the local bourse adapted its circuit breaker rules, first introduced during the COVID-19 crisis, to better accommodate current…
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South Korean won closes at 16-year low amid US-China trade war
Investors are ditching risk assets, including the Korean won, as conflict between the world's two biggest economies looms.
Singapore stocks see biggest drop since 2008 global financial crisis as STI plunges 7.5%
Across the whole market, 612 stocks fell while 137 rose. Trading volume was very heavy, with $4.2 billion worth of shares changing hands, nearly three times February’s daily…
Foreign investors show confidence in South Korea as FDI arrivals surge
The amount of investments received reached $3.51 billion in the first quarter, up 26.4 percent, making it the fourth-highest quarterly total ever.
Which baskets should you put your investment eggs in?
The choice between gold, stocks and real estate has become increasingly complex, as each asset class presents unique opportunities and risks this year, experts have said.
Indonesia joins BRICS-backed New Development Bank
The decision came after Indonesia President Prabowo held a meeting with NDB president Dilma Vana Rousseff at the State Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Malaysian banks foiled nearly US$180 million in fraudulent transactions
Association of Banks in Malaysia said the transactions, worth over RM780mil, were intercepted between 2023 and 2024.
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund unveils leadership lineup including Sachs, Thai ex-PM Thaksin
Analysts caution that the fund’s success will hinge more on its execution than on the prominence of its board members.
Indonesia retains credit rating amid promising growth, but revenue concerns persist
Credit rating agencies warn that a downgrade could be on the horizon if the government struggles to sustain economic growth or allows the fiscal deficit to widen by prioritising…
South Korea’s total debt hits record high, among world’s highest
The figure amounts to 2.5 times the country’s gross domestic product.