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Despite market focus on Trump and the tech boom, Asian currencies may find support from a weaker dollar.

Investors get ready for 2026 with gold and AI rally strength in focus

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Forecasts for Vietnam, Taiwan and Singapore have been revised higher despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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Asia&#8217;s growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

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ASEAN's power grid dream gathers pace after decades of inertia

ASEAN&#8217;s power grid dream gathers pace after decades of inertia

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Hong Kong pushes Beijing&#8217;s bay area dream as it advances first five-year plan

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AI is "completely changing" the competition landscape, according to ReelShort's CEO.

Asian streaming services go big on microdramas and AI content

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