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BusinessOct 5Benchmarking Asia’s Global Hubs: Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Unveils the Asian Cities Internationality Index 2026Tracking 11 major cities to assess internationality, the index provides data-driven insights to shape urban policy, guide business strategy, and encourage regional exchangethesun_my · malaysia
BusinessOct 5Middle East oil exports recover to pre-Iran war levels despite Hormuz attacksGulf crude exports returned to pre-war levels in September, with producers increasingly relying on alternative routes and ship-to-ship transfers to bypass Hormuz. Iranian exports remain below the pre-war average.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 5AkzoNobel to sell SE Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35BAkzoNobel plans to sell its Southeast Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion. This marks a notable divestiture and acquisition in the paints industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 5Euro tumbles to 17-month low against dollarHigh energy prices and concerns over France’s public finances add to pressure on the single currencyFinancial Times
BusinessOct 5Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data showsIRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 5Australia’s private sector growth cools to 3-month low as inflation pressures easeAustralia's private sector growth has slowed to a three-month low, correlating with an easing of inflation pressures. This suggests a shift in the nation's economic conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 530% value addition bill could create 1.2m jobs — RMRDCThe Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, has projected that the proposed 30 per cent mandatory value addition to Nigerian raw materials before export could generate more than 1.2 million skilled jobs within five years. The council said the proposed measure would also promote import substitution, conserve foreign exchange and strengthen local manufacturing. Director-General […] The post 30% value addition bill could create 1.2m jobs — RMRDC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 5RITES Wins Tax Appeal: ₹38.30 Crore Relief Granted for FY 2019-20 DemandRITES Limited receives favourable order from Gujarat tax appellate authority. Appeal allowed; demand of ₹38.30 crore for FY 2019-20 partially set aside.psuconnect_in · india
BusinessOct 5e-Jamin operator invested RM130.8mil in bail funds under own name, says PACKUALA LUMPUR: The company running the courts' online bail payment system invested RM130.8mil of bail money under its own name and earned up to RM5mil a year in interest while operating without a government contract for five years, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.thestar_my · malaysia
BusinessOct 5LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) Research Coverage Started at Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA – Free Report) in a research report released on Friday morning, MarketBeat reports. The brokerage issued an overweight rating and a $362.00 target price on the financial services provider’s stock. Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Truist […]dailypolitical · united states of america
BusinessOct 5Chinese travellers go premium, Malaysia appeals to investors: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘No brainer’: growing trend of Chinese tourists booking business-class flights 2. US to deploy NMESIS anti-ship system on Japanese island closest to Taiwan 3. Chinese art takes long march home from US museums 4. Malaysia offers Chinese buyers Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand 5....South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 5Manufacturers deepen local raw materials sourcing, up 11% in 3yrsBy Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a steady increase in the use of locally sourced raw materials between 2021 and 2024, with the share rising from 51.5 per cent in 2021 to 57.1 per cent in 2024, as foreign exchange pressures, naira depreciation and rising import costs pushed manufacturers towards domestic alternatives. Data from […] The post Manufacturers deepen local raw materials sourcing, up 11% in 3yrs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 5Japan’s PMI data signals cooling momentum across manufacturing and servicesJapan's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicates a slowdown in both its manufacturing and services sectors. This suggests a cooling of economic momentum in the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 5The 2029 tipping point: Western populations are about to start shrinking, piling pressure on public financesMoody's predicts that the world's aging populations will have fundamental impacts on the global economy and lead to difficult policy decisions.CNBC
BusinessOct 5Elumelu acquires additional £53.2m shares in SeplatTony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has acquired an additional six million shares in Seplat Energy Plc for £53.2 million. According to a notification filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Wednesday, the shares were bought by Heirs Energies Limited, a company controlled by Elumelu. The notice said the billionaire purchased shares at £8.87 […] The post Elumelu acquires additional £53.2m shares in Seplat appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 5Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepenBy Elizabeth Adegbesan Consumers’ sentiment plunged sharply in September 2026 as households grappled with intensifying price pressures. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in its latest Household Expectation Survey Report said that the overall Consumer Sentiments Index, CSI, dropped steeply to -18.7 points, down from -9.9 points in August.  The decline reflects a cautious public, […] The post Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 5Saudi Aramco unexpectedly slashes November Asia oil prices to multi-year low: reportSaudi Aramco has unexpectedly reduced its November oil prices for Asia to a multi-year low, which could have significant implications for global oil markets and the company's revenue.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 5Asiko Energy completes 5000MT LPG, propane terminalBy Sebastine Obasi Nigeria’s quest to deepen domestic gas utilisation has received a boost as Asiko Energy Limited has completed its 5,000MT LPG and Propane terminal in Ijora, Lagos. This is the phase one of its ambitious tri-fuel gas terminal which will integrate LPG, propane and LNG on a single site, establishing a new benchmark […] The post Asiko Energy completes 5000MT LPG, propane terminal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 5This industry adds €65 billion to the European economy, but is its bad reputation fair?The cruise industry is attracting younger travellers, but how is it addressing concerns over emissions and overtourism?EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 5Electricity subsidy falls 35% to N679bn in H1’26By Yinka Kolawole The Federal Government’s electricity subsidy bill fell 35.27 percent to N679.58 billion in the first half of 2026 from N1.05 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as lower electricity off-take by distribution companies helped reduce the cost of keeping tariffs below cost-reflective levels. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) stated […] The post Electricity subsidy falls 35% to N679bn in H1’26 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 5Taylor Devices GAAP EPS of $0.14 misses by $0.74, revenue of $7.3M misses by $6.7MTaylor Devices reported GAAP EPS of $0.14, missing estimates by $0.74, and revenue of $7.3M, missing estimates by $6.7M. This indicates the company's financial performance fell short of expectations.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 5Mandate safeguards for consumers who buy prepaid packages amid surge in losses, says CASEThis comes amid a surge in reported prepayment losses in Singapore.straitstimes · singapore
BusinessOct 5Why Might an SMSF Run a Concentrated Portfolio?Why an SMSF might run a concentrated portfolio, and what trustees must document on diversification, borrowing and liquidity.kalkinemedia · australia
BusinessOct 5Can an SMSF Use a Wrap or Platform Account?Can an SMSF use a wrap or platform account? Custody and ownership, separating fund money, fees, reporting and trustee duties.kalkinemedia · australia
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