Economy

Cranes and other things lift the markets

October 25, 2019 APN

The number of cranes across Australian cities remains at a high level with the strength in Sydney and Melbourne More cranes above city skylines point to economic activity as other market indicators show positive signs […]

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Where are earnings coming from and where are they heading?

October 24, 2019 APN

Corporate earnings and the rate of growth of the service economy are two key macro indicators Mixed data continues to send mixed messages; but broad agreement that there’s macro risk Marcus Reubenstein The old adage, […]

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Markets bounce back as China and the US strike a “mini trade deal”

October 12, 2019 APN

DID DONALD TRUMP’S SPIKE IN TWITTER POSTS PROVIDE CLUES AS TO WHERE THE US PRESIDENT WAS HEADING ON TRADE TALKS WITH CHINA? Top Australian economist takes a novel approach, doing the numbers on President Trump’s […]

Marina Bay Sands Singapore as country is named world's most competitive economy by World Economic Forum

Singapore displaces US as the world’s most competitive nation, while Asia Pacific is rated the most competitive region across the globe

October 10, 2019 APN

SINGAPORE IS A NATION THAT IS CONSTANTLY INNOVATING AND THAT HAS SHOWN UP IN THE LATEST WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM COMPETITIVENESS REPORT The World Economic Forum has delivered a mixed scorecard in its 2019 Global Competitiveness […]

Investment climate still a concern in the wake of a bad week on the Australian Stock Exchange

October 5, 2019 APN

A BAD WEEK FOR AUSTRALIAN INVESTORS WITH THOSE WANTING RETURNS HAVING TO ACCEPT RISK Australian shares suffered their biggest week of declines this year, as $74 billion in market value was wiped off in just […]

ACE ROBOTICS Unveils Kairos 3.1 and Expands Its Embodied AI Stack from Data to Deployment at WAIC 2026 July 19, 2026
The launch combines a unified, action-oriented world model with Ambient Capture Engine 2.0, three commercial solutions and a new industry benchmark, connecting high-density data with real-world robotic operations. SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 July 2026 - ACE ROBOTICS today unveiled Kairos 3.1, its latest action-oriented world model, alongside Ambient Capture Engine 2.0 […]
VinFast inaugurates 20 e-motorcycle dealerships in Indonesia, expanding its green mobility ecosystem nationwide July 18, 2026
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 July 2026 - VinFast announced the opening of 20 official e-motorcycle dealerships across Indonesia in July 2026, marking a major milestone in its strategy to expand its distribution network in Southeast Asia's largest motorcycle market. To celebrate the launch, VinFast hosted a large-scale product experience event featuring […]
VinFast partners with Bespoke Logistics to strengthen electric motorcycle logistics capabilities in the Philippines July 18, 2026
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 July 2026 - Global electric vehicle company VinFast has officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Bespoke Logistics, a Philippine provider of end-to-end automotive logistics solutions, to establish an integrated mobility processing center and authorized service workshop for the inspection and preparation of VinFast electric motorcycles prior […]
BRICS Competition Authorities Establish Task Force to Study Global Grain Trade July 17, 2026
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2026 - Competition authorities from BRICS countries have established a task force to conduct a joint sector inquiry into the global grain trade, marking a new step in cooperation on competition policy across international agricultural markets. The decision was announced during the discussion "Competition Development in […]
VinFast VF 8: Blending Business and Family Leisure in an Electric SUV July 17, 2026
Today's premium SUVs are expected to do more than ever before. For EVs, that expectation increasingly extends beyond the drive itself to the ownership experience that comes with it.DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2026 - There's a reason premium SUVs remain the vehicle of choice across much of the […]
Alpro Launches Subsidised RM1 Ferritin Checks to Help Women Understand, Prepare and Live Well Through the Transition to Menopause July 17, 2026
Before Menopause, Many Women Are Already Struggling in Silence KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2026 - Perimenopause is a natural stage in a woman's life, yet many women enter this transition without fully understanding what is happening to their bodies or knowing where to seek support. Group photo with representatives, […]