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Phu My Hung unveils Triton Crown luxury apartments in Ho Chi Minh CBD

The 297-unit Triton Crown project, launched in late September, occupies a rare four-frontage site in Ho Chi Minh City's central Phu My Hung district, targeting affluent buyers.

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Truong Quoc Hung, Vice President of Phu My Hung, described the location as “valuable and rare” due to limited residential land in the International Commercial and Financial District and Crescent Lake area.

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Wellcome Survey Details Heat Risks to Maternal Health; Adaptation Funding Falls Short

A global survey by Wellcome found nearly all maternity workers treated patients affected by extreme heat, as UN climate…

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WIDTH Named Pan Asian RegTech Provider at Singapore Awards

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Seven financial firms, including Shinhan Bank and Yegaram Savings Bank, reported data breaches affecting tens of thousands…

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US Job Growth Misses Forecasts at 29,000, Unemployment Rises to 4.2%

September's nonfarm payrolls fell short of consensus economist estimates, with annual wage increases slowing to 3%, the lowest since 2021, easing inflation concerns.

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Japan's Finance Minister: Government clarifies Takaichi's policy stance

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated the government began adjusting its messaging in late August to address market concerns about reflationary policies.

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Singapore Manufacturing PMI Rises to 51.7 in September

Driven by strong AI-related demand, the Republic's manufacturing activity expanded for a 14th consecutive month, showing increased orders and production.

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Telangana Approves ₹2,500 Crore Annual DA for State Workers

The state cabinet confirmed the release of two Dearness Allowance instalments for employees and pensioners, adding to its recurring expenditure.

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India's EPFO Campaign Offers Provident Fund Coverage to Past Workers

The Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026, active until October 31, allows businesses to regularise provident fund benefits for staff previously outside the formal system.

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Saigon Gold Drops 0.42% as Vietnam Prices Fall

Saigon Gold Jewelry Company reported its gold bar price declined 0.42% to VND143.5 million per tael on Saturday.

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Philippine Banks' Bad Loan Ratio Steady at 3.35% in August

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported a stable non-performing loan ratio for August 2026, as the banking sector's overall lending growth outpaced new problem accounts.

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Visa Sees Stablecoin Card Payments Grow Nearly 200%

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Singapore commits S$118m to bio-based chemicals research

The public funding, part of the S$37 billion Research, Innovation, Enterprise (RIE) 2030 plan, aims to transform the nation's energy and chemicals sector, which accounts for one-fifth of its manufacturing output.

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Singapore Digital Economy Hits S$144.1 Billion, Tech Workforce Grows

Singapore's digital economy expanded to 19.3% of GDP in 2025, with tech employment rising 3.8% to 222,200, an IMDA report shows.

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Adrian Cheng's K11 Xiamen project draws 2 million visits, sales up 32%

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ICTSI faces Durban port delays; anchorage times double

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Prasarana, SMRT Delay JB-Singapore Rail Link to Feb 2027

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Financial planners: SWP safer than IDCW for retiree tax, payouts

Financial planners suggest Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWP) offer greater control and tax efficiency for post-work cash flow than traditional Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) payouts from mutual funds.

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Vietnam's Ultra-Rich Population to Grow 59% by 2031, Knight Frank Says

This expansion, forecast as the world's fourth-fastest, reflects broader financial wealth growth expected to exceed 9% annually through 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group.

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India's 'No-Cost EMI' for iPhone 18 Pro Carries Hidden Fees, Debt Risks

Indian consumers considering "no-cost" equated monthly instalments for an Apple iPhone 18 Pro face undisclosed processing fees and potential loss of upfront discounts, according to financial analysis.

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