Politics

China’s state-linked “national team” has shifted to selling equities to cool AI-driven speculation, according to the Wall Street Journal. Nearly US$110bn in ETF outflows suggest calibrated intervention to prevent market overheating.

SEA hotels eye $208B by 2033, but talent scarcity threatens 1.4% growth. Hilton seeks 30K hires.

Japan’s junior coalition leader urged swift suspension of the 8% food sales tax and floated using foreign reserves for funding. He stressed the BOJ should decide on rate hikes independently, noting further tightening is possible amid yen weakness.

Retailers slash prices up to 74% for Presidents Day! Grab deals on top brands before they're gone.

Singapore January exports rise 9.3% but miss expectations, uneven trade recovery continues The softer-than-expected export gain may slightly temper SGD optimism

Japan's coalition eyes tax cuts & forex reserves; BOJ rate hikes loom, risking pain.

C2i targets AI data center power efficiency, aiming for 10% loss reduction. $15M raised, validation in 6 months.