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FTSE Russell confirms Vietnam’s emerging market status
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – APRIL 6: People ride motorbikes on a street on April 6, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The city, which has the highest number of registered motorbikes in the country, is seeing growing economic pressure on workers who rely on motorcycles for their livelihoods amid fluctuating fuel prices […]
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From carpark office to $25 billion portfolio: How George Hongchoy transformed Link REIT into a real estate giant
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email On this episode of Managing Asia, retiring Link Asset Management’s Group CEO George Hongchoy opens up about the risks, tough calls and bold bets that helped reshape one of Asia’s largest real estate investment trusts. Source
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CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank says AI adoption is already paying off: ‘It’s not hope, it’s now’
Tan Su Shan, chief executive officer of DBS Group Holdings Ltd., speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival in Singapore, on Nov. 12, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE – Amid fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, much has been made of recent reports suggesting that AI has yet to generate returns for companies […]
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Singapore sees further cooperation between ASEAN and EU on digital economy, deputy PM says
Gan Kim Yong, Singapore’s deputy prime minister, during a panel session, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Stefan Wermuth | Bloomberg | Getty Images Despite rising trade tensions, Singapore still wants to push ahead with a “multilateral, rules-based trading system,” and sees further cooperation between ASEAN and […]
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Investors may want to consider boosting their exposure abroad — even with U.S. stocks around record highs
ETF Edge Investors may want to consider boosting their exposure abroad — even with U.S. stocks around record highs Published Sat, Oct 4 202511:00 AM EDT Blair Bao WATCH LIVE Source
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Look inside: 24-year-old American pays just $238 to rent her apartment in the Japanese countryside
In 2024, Lexi Smith, 24, was working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, when she decided she was ready for a change of scenery. Smith began exploring the possibility of teaching English abroad and worked with Xplore Asia, an organization that assists individuals in obtaining their TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification to […]
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Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom unit across 10 major cities in Asia in 2025
In 2025, the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Hong Kong is $2,421. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Finding the right place to rent or buy can feel daunting for first-timers or even repeat real estate investors, considering the impact it can have on your wallet. This is especially true in big metropolitan areas, […]
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Binance Pay and Bhutan partner to launch crypto payment system for tourists: Binance CEO
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Binance CEO Richard Teng says the crypto industry has gained ‘extremely strong’ momentum as clearer regulations and stablecoins drive cheaper, faster cross-border payments. Source
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Here’s how China could retaliate against U.S. tariffs
China is the world’s second-largest economy and second-largest importer of U.S. goods. Entities in China hold at least $784 billion in U.S. federal debt. The country also controls much of the world’s rare element supply, which is vital for manufacturing technology. China could weaponize these assets if an all-out trade war breaks out, to the […]
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How China used Vietnam to evade higher U.S. tariffs
The threat of rising tariff rates on U.S. imports could hobble the economic trajectory of countries such as Vietnam. Foreign direct investment in Vietnam has increased in recent years as firms search for ways to manage risks stemming from production in China. Vietnam has received approximately $18.5 billion in net foreign direct investment, according to World Bank […]
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