DBS has rejected speculation that its Indonesia unit will merge with Bank Central Asia – even as analysts say such a tie‑up could deliver strategic advantages and widen both lenders’ regional footprint
A new report warns that “circular financing”-AI companies funding one another at inflated valuations-is inflating a tech bubble poised to burst, heightening risks for investors and the broader market
Global markets largely stood still on Monday as renewed skepticism over sky-high AI valuations and fresh jitters about interest-rate hikes put pressure on tech shares. Investors grew cautious, even as the broader market showed a surprising resilience
Asian stocks tumbled Friday as mounting AI-related debt, persistent inflation and rising bond yields spooked investors, wiping billions off regional markets, Nikkei Asia reported.
Asian tech stocks tumbled as investors wrestled with the pull of costly AI investments against shrinking profits. A sudden jump in U.S. yields reignited fears that stretched valuations and slowing regional growth could collide
Asian trading starts quietly Monday with Tokyo shut for Sports Day and US Treasuries closed, thinning liquidity ahead of a huge week of data and central bank signals for investors.
SoftBank shares rocketed 13% as a fresh wave of tech buying swept across Asia, echoing Wall Street’s AI-fueled rally. Investors poured into chipmakers and AI frontrunners, sending regional markets to their highest levels in months
SoftBank shares roared more than 10% higher on Monday, sparking a broad rally across Asian tech stocks as an Iran‑U.S. accord eased geopolitical tensions and bolstered investor confidence
Asian tech stocks tumbled on Thursday after a fresh wave of volatility in AI-linked names swept through the region, spooking investors into trimming positions and locking in profits amid rising concern that valuations have become overstretched
Options activity is flashing a surge of confidence that South Korea’s Kospi rally will press on. Traders are ramping up bullish wagers, betting the Won – Asia’s standout performer – still has plenty of room to run
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust plc has voted with its balance sheet, repurchasing 100,000 shares at 495.50p. Disclosed on TradingView, the buyback could help shore up the trust’s share price and reinvigorate investor confidence
Asian tech stocks plunged as renewed scrutiny of DUV chip tools and convoluted circular share deals unnerved investors, laying bare regulatory vulnerabilities and igniting a sweeping regional sell-off
U.S. tech stocks rebound, lifting Wall Street and setting a positive tone for Asia, while traders remain on high alert for potential yen intervention amid renewed currency volatility.
Nikkei has unveiled a new stock index that zeroes in on Japan’s booming entertainment sector. It tracks leading film, music, gaming and media companies as investors ride a pop‑culture-fueled growth wave
Norway’s $1.7 trillion oil fund racked up record profits as a powerful rally in Asian tech shares drove returns higher – a striking illustration of the sovereign giant’s expanding exposure to global equity markets
Deutsche Bank has been honored as “Best of the Best” in Asia Pacific’s financial markets, highlighting its leadership and innovation in the region’s banking sector. The accolade underscores its growing influence and expertise.