Briefings.
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How did Tesla's October sales reinforce its lead in South Korea's imported vehicle market?
The electric vehicle manufacturer registered 9,165 units in October 2026, marking a 110.7 percent increase from the previous year and extending its market dominance among imported brands for the ninth consecutive month.

What does PGBank's B1 rating reveal for its market position?
PGBank, a Vietnamese lender, has received a B1 long-term deposit rating from Moody's Ratings with a stable outlook, signalling its financial strength and growth potential in the retail banking sector.

Why did Great Eastern's Q3 net profit decline by 72%?
Singaporean insurer Great Eastern posted a net profit of S$102.9 million for the third quarter ended 30 September 2026, a 72% year-on-year drop primarily due to market shifts and a S$57.1 million divestment loss.

EQT's A$9.3bn Cleanaway acquisition to reshape Australian waste
Global private equity firm EQT has agreed to fully acquire ASX-listed Cleanaway Waste Management for A$3.095 per share, consolidating a major provider of essential services across Australia.

Why did Marina Bay Sands' Q3 2026 performance weaken?
Singapore's Marina Bay Sands reported a 20.6 per cent fall in adjusted property EBITDA to US$590 million for Q3 2026, with net revenue down 9.9 per cent year-on-year to US$1.29 billion.

How is China Cosco Shipping strengthening supply chain resilience?
China Cosco Shipping Holdings is implementing an emergency response system and introducing new trade routes to mitigate disruptions from geopolitical tensions, infrastructure constraints, and climate events, Chairman Wan Min stated on 20 October 2026.

IMDA fines Singtel S$1m for network reliability, outages
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority has penalised Singtel S$1 million for mobile service disruptions in March 2026, which affected 720,000 subscribers, after concluding that operational failures were preventable.

MUFG appoints Charles Peh as East Asia FIG head, regional impact
Charles Peh, based in Hong Kong, will now oversee the Japanese bank's financial institution client relationships across mainland China, Taiwan, and South Korea, a key strategic move for its regional presence.

Sun Hung Kai converts Hong Kong hotel to urban resort
Sun Hung Kai Properties has rebranded its former Crowne Plaza in Tseung Kwan O as the Royal Garden Kowloon East, shifting its focus from traditional business accommodation to an urban resort experience.

CGS International upgrades DBS shares, sets S$79.50 target
CGS International has upgraded DBS shares to 'add' with a revised target price of S$79.50, forecasting a 4.8 per cent dividend yield for FY2027, despite an anticipated 3.2 per cent decline in Q3 2026 net profit.
