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Hong Kong economy’s surprise jump takes growth to five-year high

A surge in Hong Kong’s exports, powered by strong global demand for electronics amid the AI supercycle, has been a key driver of growth for the transshipment hub and gateway to China.

Asia’s factories lose steam as AI glow meets war’s economic chill

Manufacturing activity slowed in China, indicating the drag from Iran war may be offsetting gains from robust global demand for AI chips.

South Korea exports extend robust growth on AI-fuelled chip boom

The continued strength adds to the case for the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates in November.

Big Oil scores US$56b windfall on war-driven refining spike

Shell and four other oil companies all surpassed third-quarter estimates, driven by an unprecedented fuel-supply crisis.

Warsh’s ‘forward silence’ risks bigger Treasury market swings, say experts

US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh holding his press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Oct 28.

US economy powers ahead as AI boom, shoppers defy oil shock

The growth figures show that despite unhappiness over inflation, Americans have yet to pull back on their spending.

US Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits ‘accumulation of more information’

In a 10-2 decision, the US central bank said it would maintain its benchmark interest rate within the current 3.75% to 4% range.

‘Don’t panic’: Marcos vows to defend Philippine peso after slide to record low

Jeepney drivers and consumer advocates hold a rally to protest soaring oil prices that have sunk the peso.

Singapore unveils new initiatives to help companies harness AI, such as to develop new products

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong viewing a humanoid robot under development at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology on Oct 27. Among the new initiatives is the Champions of AI programme to help ambitious Singapore-based companies committed to making AI a core driver of growth.

Singapore factory output growth slows to 3.4% in September despite AI-driven demand

Total output in September grew by 3.4%, but it was far below the 7.1% forecast by economists.

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