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Bank SinoPac Sets January 1, 2027 Merger With King's Town Bank, With Account Changes for Customers

Bank SinoPac Sets January 1, 2027 Merger With King's Town Bank, With Account Changes for Customers

TaiwanOctober 19, 2026

Myanmar Solar Mandate Adds to Building Costs as Junta Chief's Family Expands Energy Business

Myanmar Solar Mandate Adds to Building Costs as Junta Chief's Family Expands Energy Business

MyanmarOctober 19, 2026

Nvidia Explores $4.5 Billion Batam Investment as Indonesia Faces Water and Power Tests

Nvidia Explores $4.5 Billion Batam Investment as Indonesia Faces Water and Power Tests

IndonesiaOctober 19, 2026

Bangladesh Seeks Three-Year LDC Graduation Delay, Targets Trade Deals by 2027

Bangladesh Seeks Three-Year LDC Graduation Delay, Targets Trade Deals by 2027

BangladeshOctober 19, 2026

Sensex Falls 876 Points as Private Banks, Costly Oil and Foreign Outflows Reverse Rally

Sensex Falls 876 Points as Private Banks, Costly Oil and Foreign Outflows Reverse Rally

IndiaOctober 19, 2026

South Korea Challenges Solidigm's Potential $150 Billion US IPO Over Shareholder Protection

South Korea Challenges Solidigm's Potential $150 Billion US IPO Over Shareholder Protection

South KoreaOctober 19, 2026

Indonesia Pushes 358 Listed Companies to Meet 15% Public Shareholding Rule

Indonesia Pushes 358 Listed Companies to Meet 15% Public Shareholding Rule

IndonesiaOctober 19, 2026

Danantara Weighs State Company Share Purchases as Indonesia's Stock Index Falls Below 5,000

Danantara Weighs State Company Share Purchases as Indonesia's Stock Index Falls Below 5,000

IndonesiaOctober 19, 2026

Sri Lanka Plans Fresh Bids for Colombo Logistics Hub After China Merchants Venture Ends

Sri Lanka Plans Fresh Bids for Colombo Logistics Hub After China Merchants Venture Ends

Sri LankaOctober 19, 2026

China Sets November 18 Export Controls for Tunnel Boring Machines and Key Construction Equipment

China Sets November 18 Export Controls for Tunnel Boring Machines and Key Construction Equipment

ChinaOctober 19, 2026

Singapore Recommends 6% to 8% Pay Rises for Lower Wage Workers, Adds S$120 Floor for Unprofitable Firms

Singapore Recommends 6% to 8% Pay Rises for Lower Wage Workers, Adds S$120 Floor for Unprofitable Firms

SingaporeOctober 19, 2026

Malaysia Exports Jump 54.5% as Electronics Demand Lifts September Trade to RM396.5 Billion

Malaysia Exports Jump 54.5% as Electronics Demand Lifts September Trade to RM396.5 Billion

MalaysiaOctober 19, 2026