Record US government shutdown ends
Continuing appropriations bill signed into law after 43 days.
Analysis
Government to partner with businesses, social investors in the UK
Initiative aimed at unlocking billions of so-called impact capital.
UK government announces $18.4m backing for quantum tech projects
Goal is to develop next-generation sensors for industries like healthcare and transport.
UK government gives further electricity discount to energy-intensive firms
Around 500 businesses to see annual savings of as much as $550m from 2026.
Canadian government reduces import remission quotas for 2 automakers
Move aimed at protecting the car sector following the firms' "unacceptable" decisions.
NZ to boost business growth as part of capital markets reforms
Benefits include reduced costs for smaller listed companies.
Exclusives
Exclusives
Singapore-India corridor may spur green fuel bunkering
The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.
Hong Kong relaxes info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law
Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
Indonesia fights for fair trade access
It is battling technical trade barriers imposed by India and strict deforestation rules in Europe.
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Record US government shutdown ends
Continuing appropriations bill signed into law after 43 days.
Analysis
Government to partner with businesses, social investors in the UK
Initiative aimed at unlocking billions of so-called impact capital.
UK government announces $18.4m backing for quantum tech projects
Goal is to develop next-generation sensors for industries like healthcare and transport.
UK government gives further electricity discount to energy-intensive firms
Around 500 businesses to see annual savings of as much as $550m from 2026.
Canadian government reduces import remission quotas for 2 automakers
Move aimed at protecting the car sector following the firms' "unacceptable" decisions.
NZ to boost business growth as part of capital markets reforms
Benefits include reduced costs for smaller listed companies.
Exclusives
Singapore-India corridor may spur green fuel bunkering
The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.
Hong Kong relaxes info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law
Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
Indonesia fights for fair trade access
It is battling technical trade barriers imposed by India and strict deforestation rules in Europe.
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