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World Bank will stop lending to China by 2031, capping advances below $2 billion
The World Bank will stop lending to China by 2031, capping new advances below $2 billion. The decision reflects China's…
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Yen weakens past 164 as oil surges above $100 on Middle East tensions
The yen weakened to 164 per dollar as Brent crude oil topped $100 per barrel, both driven by Middle East…
Corporates
Vietnam’s private jet market takes off as wealthy business travelers seek alternatives to commercial routes
Vietnam's private aviation sector is expanding amid rising wealth and cross-border business demand, with operators like Vietstar offering charter services…
Markets
Asia’s Economic Crossroads: Growth Slows as Regional Powers Navigate Geopolitical Tensions
China's Q2 GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, the weakest since late 2022, as weak domestic spending offset export gains. Geopolitical…
Macro and Economy
S&P Keeps Indonesia’s Credit Rating, Calls Fiscal Pressures Possibly Temporary
S&P held Indonesia's sovereign credit rating steady, signaling it views recent budget strains as potentially temporary rather than a structural…
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…
Markets
Chinese Government Bonds Draw Safe-Haven Flows as Asia Faces a Volatile 2026
Chinese government bonds have become a defensive hedge for Asia investors, driven by soft data, easing central banks, and a…