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68%
Global GDP Share
Nikkei 225 38,450.20 ▲ 1.24%
Hang Seng 17,890.50 ▼ 0.45%
Shanghai Comp 3,050.10 ▲ 0.89%
ASX 200 7,645.30 ▲ 0.56%
KOSPI 2,510.40 ▼ 0.12%
S&P BSE Sensex 72,450.80 ▲ 0.95%
Nikkei 225 38,450.20 ▲ 1.24%
Hang Seng 17,890.50 ▼ 0.45%
Shanghai Comp 3,050.10 ▲ 0.89%
ASX 200 7,645.30 ▲ 0.56%
KOSPI 2,510.40 ▼ 0.12%
S&P BSE Sensex 72,450.80 ▲ 0.95%
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Economy

ASEAN Unveils Unified Digital Trade Framework to Boost Regional Commerce

Ten member states agree on groundbreaking data flow protocols and digital signature standards, potentially creating the world's third-largest digital economy bloc by 2027.

Liam Tan12 min readSingapore Bureau
India Tech
Technology

India's Semiconductor Push: Tata Group Secures $10B Fab Deal

New manufacturing facility in Gujarat promises to reduce import dependency by 40% within five years.

Priya Sharma4h ago
Sydney
Politics

Australia Passes Historic Infrastructure Bill Amidst Debate

Coalition government pushes through $50B transport package focusing on regional rail and renewable energy grids.

Jack O'Connell5h ago
London/Finance
Markets

Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Cools

Analysts predict a shift from negative rates by Q3, marking the end of an era in monetary policy.

Yuki Sato6h ago
Culture
Culture

Seoul's K-Cultural Wave Hits New Milestone with Global Box Office Records

South Korean cinema and streaming content generate record $12B in export revenue, reshaping entertainment landscapes.

Jin-Soo Park8h ago
Innovation

Beijing AI Summit: China Unveils New Governance Framework

Economy

Tokyo Real Estate Booms as Foreign Investment Surges

Diplomacy

South Korea Strengthens Defense Ties with Quad Partners

Markets

Mumbai Sensex Hits All-Time High on Strong Q3 Earnings

Startups

Bangalore Fintech Unicorn Raises $500M Series C

Society

India's Green Energy Transition: Solar Parks Transform Rural Economy

Trade

Vietnam Emerges as New Manufacturing Hub for Electric Vehicles

Governance

Indonesia Prepares for Historic Presidential Election

Digital

Singapore Launches World's First Fully Autonomous Public Transport District

Economy

Australia Mines Sector Reports Record Revenue Amidst Lithium Demand

Lifestyle

New Zealand Tourism Rebounds as Sustainable Travel Initiatives Gain Traction

Policy

Trans-Tasman Relations: New Trade Deal Announced for Digital Services

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