Singapore Moves to Toughen Dangerous Driving Penalties, Cut Drink-Driving Limits
Singapore has proposed harsher penalties for dangerous driving causing grievous hurt and a lower legal alcohol limit for drivers, per…
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Singapore Moves to Close Loophole on Phone Use While Driving
Singapore's proposed Road Traffic Act amendments would penalise drivers for merely holding a phone or device, lowering the bar for…
Asia Set to Drive 60% of Global Growth in 2026, Led by India and Vietnam
Asia House expects Asia to anchor global growth in 2026, led by India and Vietnam above 6%, even as exports…
ASEAN+3 Holds Growth Forecast at 4.0% as Inflation Outlook Climbs
AMRO keeps ASEAN+3 growth at 4.0% for 2026 but lifts its inflation forecast to 1.8% as a prolonged Middle East…
Nikkei Crosses 70,000 as BOJ Policy Shift Ripples Across Asian Markets
Japan's Nikkei 225 has crossed 70,000 as a shift in Bank of Japan policy reshapes funding costs, currencies, and capital…
AMRO Holds ASEAN+3 Growth at 4% for 2026, Lifts Inflation Forecast on Middle East Conflict
AMRO held ASEAN+3 growth at 4% for 2026 but raised inflation to 1.8% as a prolonged Middle East conflict lifts…
Foreign Investors Pull Capital From Asian Equities as Risk Appetite Cools
Foreign investors are retreating from Asian equities as risk appetite fades, pressuring currencies and raising the cost of capital across…
Asia Stays the World’s Growth Engine, But the Energy Shock Tests Its Limits
The IMF expects Asia to grow 4.4% in 2026 and stay the world's main growth engine, even as an energy…