Equities in Asia's emerging markets gained on Friday, boosted by optimism around chipmakers in South Korea and Taiwan, while investors digested Bank of Japan's widely-expected interest rate hike.

Emerging Asia stocks ride AI rally, currencies inch higher

Currencies in emerging Asia fell to multi-week lows on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) first rate hike in more than three years and hawkish tone sent the US dollar to a seven-week high, while regional stocks made gains.

Emerging Asian currencies trim losses after hawkish Fed propels dollar; shares muted

Chip-heavy South Korean and Taiwanese benchmarks lifted emerging Asia stocks on Wednesday, while regional currencies were muted with the US dollar near multi-week peaks ahead of a widely expected Federal Reserve rate hike.

Asian stocks gain, FX subdued ahead of Fed decision

Emerging Asia stocks fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as rising crude and calls to slow AI development weighed on investor sentiment, while currencies weakened as US rate-hike expectations pushed the dollar to a near two-week high.

Asian stocks hit three-week low on oil, AI concerns

Emerging Asian currencies slipped on Monday as higher oil prices weighed on energy importers, while South Korean and Taiwanese shares fell on growing concerns over the outlook for artificial intelligence (AI).

Emerging Asian currencies slip on oil; AI worries hit tech stocks

Emerging Asian stocks and currencies extended losses on Friday as surging oil prices raised inflation concerns, ahead of US inflation data later in the day.

Stocks, currencies in emerging Asia fall as soaring oil fans inflation fears

Emerging Asian stocks declined and currencies were flat on Thursday as the biggest wave of attacks on shipping in the ongoing six-month-old war in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices above US$100 a barrel.

Emerging Asia stocks slide, currencies tread water as oil tops US$100

Indonesia's rupiah hit a near four-month high on Wednesday, leading gains in emerging Asian currencies as the dollar weakened and investment inflows picked up.

Indonesia's rupiah near four-month high as dollar weakens, AI optimism helps emerging Asian stocks

Emerging Asian stock markets lost momentum on Tuesday, as South Korean shares gave up early gains on profit-taking, while risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices and kept investors cautious.

South Korea drags emerging Asian stocks lower on profit-taking

Chip stocks in South Korea and Taiwan drove Asian emerging markets to a multi-month high on Monday, helped by a healthy appetite for artificial intelligence (AI)-related equities, while the Philippine peso hit a record low as elevated oil prices threaten the country's trade balance.

South Korea, Taiwan stocks surge on AI appetite; Philippine peso at record low

Most emerging Asia stocks advanced on Friday with Singapore's benchmark hitting an all-time high, as waning expectations of a near-term US rate increase spurred demand for risk assets, while regional currencies gained ground.

Emerging Asian stocks rise as Fed hike odds ease, Singapore hits record high

: Emerging Asian currencies strengthened on Thursday, with the South Korean won near a 14-month high, while Malaysia's ringgit and stocks were steady after the central bank kept rates unchanged as expected.

Emerging Asian FX gains as dollar softens; Malaysian assets steady after rate hold

The Philippine peso touched a record low on Wednesday, while Asian stocks slid as investors fled risk assets after renewed US strikes on Iran drove up oil prices and pushed global bond yields to multi-year highs.

Philippine peso hits record low as oil shock, bond rout batter Asian assets

Equities in Southeast Asia fell on Tuesday, with Malaysia and Singapore leading losses, as oil prices climbed above US$90 a barrel and a global bond sell-off fuelled by concerns about inflation and tighter monetary policy weighed on risk assets across emerging markets.

Southeast Asian stocks retreat as Middle East tensions drive oil rally

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he is still looking for ways to pay the fine previously imposed to meet the terms of his conditional pardon.

Najib says assets, accounts still frozen as he thanks King for mercy — lawyer

Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had entered mass production, a claimed breakthrough that could help China build a stronger competitor to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology in the global market for memory chips.

China's CXMT says new memory-chip platform enters mass production

At the end of World War II, the US Navy was by far the world’s largest. As late as 1975, the United States remained a major shipbuilding power, although its preeminence had already begun to diminish. By the end of the 20th century, however, American shipbuilding was in steep decline, despite government efforts to revive it.

America’s Naval Disaster: Making Globalisation Work

Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, setting up the French company for a return to operations in the South American country.

Venezuela, TotalEnergies pave way for oil company’s return

Humanity’s desire to delve into the unknown has long shaped how we see and experience the world, from the wilderness to outer space. In this season’s fashion spread, Options takes that instinct for discovery as its starting point, reimagining Autumn/Winter 2026 collections through the lens of adventure.

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In City & Country's Sept 21 cover story, CPI Land Sdn Bhd is rolling out its second launch of the year — a 50-acre landed residential development located in Selayang, Selangor.

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The settlement talks between Paramount Skydance Corp and California officials over the lawsuit challenging the Warner Bros Discovery Inc acquisition have included a promise by the company to stay in the state.

Paramount settlement talks include promise to stay in California — Bloomberg

Yemen's Houthis said they attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Saturday with missiles and drones, hours after flames and a large plume of smoke were seen near the city's main airport.

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital

Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two weeks reached the highest level in six months, signalling that US naval protection and mine clearance efforts are “paying off,” a regional US commander said.

Hormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, US commander says

US President Donald Trump’s talks with China’s Xi Jinping is set to be the week’s pivotal event, covering crucial issues from tariffs to technology related to the world’s two largest economies.

Trump-Xi showdown casts shadow over global economy

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he is still looking for ways to pay the fine previously imposed to meet the terms of his conditional pardon.

Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two weeks reached the highest level in six months, signalling that US naval protection and mine clearance efforts are “paying off,” a regional US commander said.

Chinese DRAM chipmaker CXMT said on Sunday its fifth-generation technology platform had entered mass production, a claimed breakthrough that could help China build a stronger competitor to Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology in the global market for memory chips.

US President Donald Trump’s talks with China’s Xi Jinping is set to be the week’s pivotal event, covering crucial issues from tariffs to technology related to the world’s two largest economies.

In City &amp; Country's Sept 21 cover story, CPI Land Sdn Bhd is rolling out its second launch of the year — a 50-acre landed residential development located in Selayang, Selangor.

Humanity’s desire to delve into the unknown has long shaped how we see and experience the world, from the wilderness to outer space. In this season’s fashion spread, Options takes that instinct for discovery as its starting point, reimagining Autumn/Winter 2026 collections through the lens of adventure.

President Donald Trump said he would name an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to push tech companies to race ahead with development despite growing fears safety.

Trump to name AI czar while rejecting safety risks as a hoax

Venezuela and TotalEnergies SE signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, setting up the French company for a return to operations in the South American country.

At the end of World War II, the US Navy was by far the world’s largest. As late as 1975, the United States remained a major shipbuilding power, although its preeminence had already begun to diminish. By the end of the 20th century, however, American shipbuilding was in steep decline, despite government efforts to revive it.

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