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Asia still ‘under-invested’ despite improving profits, attractive valuations: DBS

Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.
Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.

Chinese research ships and US military active in north Pacific, shows monitor

Australia and South-east Asia are drifting apart over US-China rivalry

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meeting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra in June 2024.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang meeting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra in June 2024.

Asia-Pacific leaders call for shared trade benefits as Apec summit wraps up

The Apec leaders summit unfolded under the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions and aggressive economic strategies.
The Apec leaders summit unfolded under the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions and aggressive economic strategies.

APEC official says member countries working hard for consensus on trade

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025.   Yonhap via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025.   Yonhap via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.

US official defends participation in Apec after Trump’s early departure

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, while wearing a \"Make America Great Again\" cap, as he disembarks Air Force One, following his Asia trip, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, while wearing a \"Make America Great Again\" cap, as he disembarks Air Force One, following his Asia trip, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein      TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

South Korea President Lee says global trade order at critical inflection point

U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Vietnam's President Luong Cuong and New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pose for a family photo, on the day of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
U.S. President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Vietnam's President Luong Cuong and New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon pose for a family photo, on the day of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

APEC summit in South Korea close to reaching consensus, after Trump leaves

People stand behind fences bearing the logo of 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit, at the venue for the summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 28, 2025.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
People stand behind fences bearing the logo of 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit, at the venue for the summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 28, 2025.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea's President Lee warns protectionism and nationalism are rising

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers his speech during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers his speech during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

US expects Thailand to work with Cambodia on release of soldiers immediately, official says

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