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Asia-Pacific

2 published Stories5 tracked eventsLatest event Sep 23, 12:13 AM UTC

Also known as Asia-Pacific, Asia Pacific, Asia/Pacific, 亚太地区

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Sep 23, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Following the RCEP's initiation of expansion and upgrade processes, the Asia-Pacific region received an updated economic growth forecast. The Asian Development Bank slightly raised its 2026 growth projection for developing Asia-Pacific to 5.0%, though the pace remains below the 2025 level. The report also warned that a very strong El Niño event expected this year could weigh on growth and price pressures.

The ADB slightly raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific to 5.0% from its July estimate, while keeping the 2027 forecast unchanged at 5.1%.
The 2026 inflation forecast was revised down to 4.2%, but the 2027 inflation projection was slightly raised to 3.5%.
The report warned that a very strong El Niño event expected this year could drag on growth and exacerbate price pressures.

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Sep 22, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

After nearly two months of quiet, a significant multilateral trade development emerged in the Asia-Pacific. At a ministerial meeting in Manila, members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) formally initiated expansion and upgrade processes. The meeting decided to establish working groups for four new applicants and aims to launch upgrade negotiations by 2027.

Jul 30, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

During this monitoring period, only one corporate development related to Boston Scientific was recorded in the Asia-Pacific region. The company announced a global restructuring program aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency, expecting to incur $700 to $800 million in related charges and achieve $500 million in annual pre-tax savings. Despite beating Q2 estimates, it lowered its full-year outlook due to competitive pressures, causing its shares to fall over 5% after the news.

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Sep 23, 12:13 AM UTC· Signal 177.1

ADB slightly raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific to 5.0%

On September 23, the Asian Development Bank released its September 2026 update of the Asian Development Outlook, forecasting 5.0% growth for developing Asia-Pacific economies in 2026, slightly up from its July projection but down from 5.5% in 2025. The 2027 forecast remains unchanged at 5.1%. The report warns of a very strong El Niño event expected this year, which could drag on growth and exacerbate price pressures. Inflation forecasts for 2026 were revised down to 4.2%, while 2027 inflation was slightly raised to 3.5%.

7 reports · 5 sources

Sep 22, 10:40 AM UTC· Signal 187.6

RCEP ministers in Manila advance expansion, launch upgrade process by 2027

The fifth ministerial meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was held on September 21 in Manila, Philippines. Ministers agreed to establish working groups for the accession of Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong (China), and Sri Lanka, and decided to draft a Joint Scoping Document for RCEP upgrades, aiming to launch the upgrade process at the 2027 ministerial meeting. Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong called for accelerating expansion and upgrading the agreement amid rising protectionism.

5 reports · 4 sources

Jul 29, 04:07 PM UTC

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Periodic recap

What changed for this subject in each tracking window — generated from matched events, delta-first.

Sep 23, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Following the RCEP's initiation of expansion and upgrade processes, the Asia-Pacific region received an updated economic growth forecast. The Asian Development Bank slightly raised its 2026 growth projection for developing Asia-Pacific to 5.0%, though the pace remains below the 2025 level. The report also warned that a very strong El Niño event expected this year could weigh on growth and price pressures.

The ADB slightly raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific to 5.0% from its July estimate, while keeping the 2027 forecast unchanged at 5.1%.
The 2026 inflation forecast was revised down to 4.2%, but the 2027 inflation projection was slightly raised to 3.5%.
The report warned that a very strong El Niño event expected this year could drag on growth and exacerbate price pressures.

Earlier recaps

Sep 22, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

After nearly two months of quiet, a significant multilateral trade development emerged in the Asia-Pacific. At a ministerial meeting in Manila, members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) formally initiated expansion and upgrade processes. The meeting decided to establish working groups for four new applicants and aims to launch upgrade negotiations by 2027.

Jul 30, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

During this monitoring period, only one corporate development related to Boston Scientific was recorded in the Asia-Pacific region. The company announced a global restructuring program aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency, expecting to incur $700 to $800 million in related charges and achieve $500 million in annual pre-tax savings. Despite beating Q2 estimates, it lowered its full-year outlook due to competitive pressures, causing its shares to fall over 5% after the news.

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Sep 23, 12:13 AM UTC· Signal 177.1

ADB slightly raises 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific to 5.0%

On September 23, the Asian Development Bank released its September 2026 update of the Asian Development Outlook, forecasting 5.0% growth for developing Asia-Pacific economies in 2026, slightly up from its July projection but down from 5.5% in 2025. The 2027 forecast remains unchanged at 5.1%. The report warns of a very strong El Niño event expected this year, which could drag on growth and exacerbate price pressures. Inflation forecasts for 2026 were revised down to 4.2%, while 2027 inflation was slightly raised to 3.5%.

7 reports · 5 sources

Sep 22, 10:40 AM UTC· Signal 187.6

RCEP ministers in Manila advance expansion, launch upgrade process by 2027

The fifth ministerial meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was held on September 21 in Manila, Philippines. Ministers agreed to establish working groups for the accession of Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong (China), and Sri Lanka, and decided to draft a Joint Scoping Document for RCEP upgrades, aiming to launch the upgrade process at the 2027 ministerial meeting. Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong called for accelerating expansion and upgrading the agreement amid rising protectionism.

5 reports · 4 sources

Jul 29, 04:07 PM UTC

Jul 27, 2026 UTC· 1 event in window

Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group formalized a strategic partnership valued at over $500 billion to bolster AI infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration includes a long-term memory supply deal with SK Hynix and plans to build a 2-gigawatt AI data center in South Korea. Nvidia also invested $1 billion in Naver for an AI data center. The first data center is expected to come online by 2027.

· Signal 63.9

Boston Scientific Announces Global Restructuring, Q2 Results Beat Estimates

Boston Scientific disclosed a global restructuring program on July 21, 2026, aiming for cost efficiencies and growth, with $700-$800 million in costs and $500 million in annual pre-tax savings, including headcount reductions. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.86 per share on $5.44 billion revenue, beating expectations, but trimmed its full-year outlook due to competitive dynamics. Shares initially rose then fell over 5% after the restructuring news.

5 reports · 1 sources

Jul 27, 08:41 AM UTC· Signal 166.4

Nvidia and SK Group Announce $500 Billion AI Partnership in South Korea

Nvidia and South Korea’s SK Group formalized a strategic partnership valued at over $500 billion, including a long-term memory supply deal with SK Hynix and plans to build a 2-gigawatt AI data center in South Korea using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin systems. Nvidia also invested $1 billion in Naver for an AI data center. The collaboration aims to bolster AI infrastructure for sovereign and enterprise AI across Asia-Pacific, with the first data center expected online by 2027.

5 reports · 4 sources

Jul 23, 02:00 PM UTC· Signal 208.3

Coinbase expands Singapore operations to 200 staff despite global cuts

Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, opened a new office at One Raffles Quay in Singapore and plans to grow its local headcount to 200 by end of 2026, focusing on engineering, sales, and customer service. This expansion occurs despite a 14% global staff reduction announced in May 2026 as part of cost management. The move underscores Singapore’s role as a trusted digital asset hub and Coinbase’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.

5 reports · 2 sources

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ADB Raises 2026 Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 5.0%, Warns of El Niño and Geopolitical Risks

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its September 2026 Asian Development Outlook on September 23, slightly raising its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific economies to 5.0% from 4.9% in July, while maintaining the 2027 forecast at 5.1%. The upgrade is attributed to strong investment, government stimulus, and AI-driven tech exports. However, the ADB warns of major risks from escalating geopolitical conflicts and a very strong El Niño event expected to persist into early 2027, which could disrupt agriculture and energy. Inflation forecasts were revised to 4.2% for 2026 and 3.5% for 2027.

25 reports · 15 sources · Updated Sep 24, 04:08 PM UTC

ADB Raises 2026 Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 5.0%, Warns of El Niño and Geopolitical Risks

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RCEP ministers in Manila advance expansion, plan upgrade by 2027

The fifth ministerial meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was held on September 21 in Manila, Philippines. Participants reaffirmed commitment to a rules-based trade framework, agreed to strengthen implementation, and welcomed working groups for new members including Bangladesh, Chile, Hong Kong (China), and Sri Lanka. Ministers decided to draft a Joint Scoping Document for RCEP upgrades, aiming to launch the upgrade process at the 2027 RCEP ministerial meeting. Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong called for upholding multilateralism and accelerating expansion amid rising protectionism.

9 reports · 7 sources · Updated Sep 22, 04:11 PM UTC

RCEP ministers in Manila advance expansion, plan upgrade by 2027

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