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Firms must move beyond AI ‘Ikea moment’ as most remain stuck in experimental stage: Josephine Teo
While there is high enthusiasm for AI, more than half of South-east Asian companies remain in the piloting stage, says a new report [SINGAPORE] The “Ikea moment” for artificial intelligence…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 launch confirmed; what to expect from new flagship
Samsung to unveil new flagship Galaxy smartphone at US event this monthIANS Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it will showcase a new flagship smartphone during the Galaxy Unpacked event in…
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China’s auto sales fall at fastest pace in nearly two years in January
Deals drop 19.5% from the year before to 1.4 million vehicles, the biggest decline since February 2024 Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 05:42 PM [BEIJING] China’s car sales in…
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China’s top chipmaker SMIC warns rushed AI capacity could sit idle
AI-related infrastructure investment is projected to exceed US$3 trillion over the next five years Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 04:40 PM [BEIJING] China’s top chipmaker has warned that breakaway…
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South-east Asia private equity deal value down 43% in 2025: EY
[SINGAPORE] Private equity (PE) deal value in South-east Asia fell 43 per cent and deal volume dropped 12 per cent in 2025 as investors grew more cautious amid geopolitical volatility.…
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South-east Asia private equity deal value down 43% in 2025: EY
[SINGAPORE] Private equity (PE) deal value in South-east Asia fell 43 per cent and deal volume dropped 12 per cent in 2025 as investors grew more cautious amid geopolitical volatility.…
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Apac fintech investment down 20.5% in 2025, venture capital investment hits decade-low
India is a major driver of investment activity in the region despite sharp decline [SINGAPORE] Fintech investment in Asia-Pacific declined by more than 20 per cent, with private equity and…
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Apac fintech investment down 20.5% in 2025; venture capital investment hits decade-low
India is a major driver of investment activity in the region despite a sharp decline [SINGAPORE] Fintech investment in the Asia-Pacific declined by more than 20 per cent in 2025,…
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AirAsia X unveils Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route, establishing Middle Eastern hub
The airline operates an all-Airbus fleet and has more than 350 A320-family narrow-body jets already on order Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 02:22 PM [HONG KONG] Malaysia’s AirAsia X…
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Booming Asian markets widen their lead over US and Europe
An index of the region currencies is up another 0.6% in 2026 after rising more than 3% last year Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 02:04 PM [MELBOURNE] In what…
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For Swatch, the clock is ticking on strategy overhaul
Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 01:32 PM SWATCH needs to revive innovation, slim its brand portfolio and overhaul governance if the Swiss watchmaker is to reverse years of falling…
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ByteDance developing AI chip, in manufacturing talks with Samsung: sources
Global tech giants have developed their own AI chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 01:24 PM [BEIJING/SINGAPORE] China’s ByteDance is developing an artificial intelligence…
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Malaysia central bank says to test ringgit stablecoins, tokenised deposits in 2026
Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 12:59 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank on Wednesday announced three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in 2026.…
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Owner of Dairy Queen, Papa John’s China operations is said to weigh US$500 million sale
Several high-profile global brands have been re-evaluating their China operations Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 12:57 PM [HONG KONG] FountainVest Partners is considering selling the franchise operator of Papa…
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Australian dollar hits three-year peak on rate-hike bets
Published Wed, Feb 11, 2026 · 11:58 AM [SYDNEY] The Australian dollar climbed to a fresh three-year peak on Wednesday as the central bank signalled hawkish policy again, while the…
