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High coffee prices are changing how consumers take their daily brew
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/12/2025
» LONDON — Global coffee prices rose to record highs this year, sending the cost of cappuccinos and lattes soaring. But a caffeine habit is hard to kick.
Thai baht at 4-year high ahead of rate decision
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/12/2025
» The baht has climbed to its highest rate against the US dollar in more than four years, heaping pressure on the central bank to stem the rally ahead of its policy decision this week.
Japan builds up ‘missile archipelago’ near Taiwan to counter China
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2025
» TOKYO — As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.
Singapore executions touch 22-year high on drug, murder offences
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore has executed 17 individuals this year on drug and murder charges, marking the highest annual tally since 2003 amid renewed debate over the city-state’s use of the death penalty.
Intel pledges $208 million Malaysia chip investment
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Intel Corp will invest an additional 860 million ringgit (US$208 million) to make Malaysia its assembly and testing operations centre, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, giving a boost to the Southeast Asian nation’s critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain.
Singapore ties to alleged Cambodian scam ring under spotlight
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — The alleged head of a Cambodian criminal ring and his associates set up a family office in Singapore that claimed to receive tax breaks, while also building relationships with firms backed by state investor Temasek Holdings Pte and spending millions on properties in the city-state.
Thailand's central bank to curb baht swings as currency hits 4-year high
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2025
» Thailand’s central bank vowed to take steps to ease baht volatility and limit the influence of gold prices after the local currency rallied to a four-year high.
Myanmar remains upbeat on trade talks despite 40% Trump tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military government said it remains upbeat on reaching a deal with the US to see a decrease in US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs of 40% on goods from the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar recovery dented by devastating quake
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/06/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s economy is headed for its worst performance since the pandemic as the strife-torn country reels from the impact of a devastating earthquake in March that’s estimated to have caused US$11 billion in damage, according to the World Bank.
Travellers avoid trips to Japan over viral comic book’s quake prediction
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2025
» TOKYO — Holiday bookings to Japan from key Asian markets have plunged ahead of the busy summer season. The cause: Rumours of an impending earthquake prophesied in a manga graphic novel.