InfrastructureNews Asia - Asia's infrastructure news for industry decision-makers
Asia

Inflation Stories

Asian Stories

Inflation stories

Emerging markets show strong appetite for stablecoins
Crypto

Emerging markets show strong appetite for stablecoins

Inflation and currency weakness are pushing consumers in five emerging markets towards stablecoins, with 76% likely to use them for daily purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Inflation stories

Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts
Crypto

Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts

Users in 100 million wallets will be able to receive USD and EUR through bank rails and hold the funds as stablecoins inside the app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise
eCommerce

Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise

Cost-of-living pressure is pushing most shoppers to trim gifts, decorations and dining out, with Black Friday sales adding extra strain.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy

Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Where are home loan rates heading now?
Housing

Where are home loan rates heading now?

Borrowers face further mortgage rises this year, with economists saying higher Reserve Bank rates are already feeding into fixed home loan pricing.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • Yesterday
La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget
Digital Transformation

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Yesterday
Permutable wins second innovation award for AI tools
Application Programming Interface

Permutable wins second innovation award for AI tools

The recognition underscores growing demand for AI tools that turn global news into structured signals for hedge funds and asset managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff
Human Capital Management

Gen Z makes up 38% of Canadian small business staff

The shift signals a younger, larger labour force at small firms, with average headcount up 44% since 2019 and separations down to 27%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Here's how much wealth New Zealanders have tied up in property
Real estate

Here's how much wealth New Zealanders have tied up in property

Housing still accounts for about half of New Zealand household assets, but subdued prices and high rates are cooling sales and consumer spending.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • Last week
Pipes or paperwork? Mayor says councils burdened by rising audit fees
Risk & Compliance

Pipes or paperwork? Mayor says councils burdened by rising audit fees

Waimakariri ratepayers could face nearly $500,000 in annual audit costs, as the mayor says the money is being diverted from core services.

By David Hill • 4 min read • Last week
Is it cheaper to buy or rent?
Bank of New Zealand

Is it cheaper to buy or rent?

Annual ownership costs for a median home have fallen to about 35 per cent of household income, narrowing the gap with rent to a two-and-a-half-year low.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • Last week
Ricoh partners Hyphen to scale restaurant robotics
Robotics

Ricoh partners Hyphen to scale restaurant robotics

Pressure to cut labour and food costs is driving interest in kitchen automation as the two firms aim to help chains roll out robots across sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
UK shoppers use AI for holiday deals as uncertainty bites
Artificial Intelligence

UK shoppers use AI for holiday deals as uncertainty bites

Most UK consumers plan to keep festive spending steady, while AI use for price comparisons is gaining ground amid economic uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
UK corporates miss cash returns as onboarding stalls
Risk & Compliance

UK corporates miss cash returns as onboarding stalls

Long onboarding times are stopping treasurers from earning better returns on the £1.12 billion in cash UK corporates hold on average.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Australia jobless rate rises as economist questions data
Seek

Australia jobless rate rises as economist questions data

The latest jobs report may exaggerate weakness, with CreditorWatch's chief economist blaming volatile state and part-time figures for the national drop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall
Agricultural Technology

Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall

The latest figures point to weaker demand and tighter margins, with employment across Australian small businesses down 0.6% in July.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds
Financing

UK SMEs miss growth as cash flow bites, study finds

A survey of 500 financial decision-makers found cash flow pressures stopped 39% of UK B2B SMEs from pursuing growth last year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month