JAKARTA – PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung Tbk (WEGE) is setting new contract target to IDR 5.1 trillion for 2024, relatively stagnant compared to new contract realisation per 2023, which also reached IDR 5.1 trillion. “Per August 2024, new contracts have reached IDR 1.68 trillion, dominated by government and SOE projects,” as revealed by Tomo...
The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday. The yen rose to a 5-day high of 162.21 against the euro and a 2-day high of 189.86 against the pound, from early lows of 162.89 and 190.63, respectively. Against the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc, the yen advanced to...
The South Korean exchange Bithumb is looking to step up its IPO plans – and could look to launch a fast-tracked initial public offering as the crypto bull market continues. Per Hanguk Kyungjae, Bithumb is looking to “accelerate” its proposed KOSPI listing. Bithumb IPO: Exchange Takes Decisive Steps The media outlet reported that Bithumb announced...
Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” has voiced his support for Bitcoin once again. On March 26, he described Bitcoin as “the perfect asset at the right time” but noted that it could also be a scam or a Ponzi scheme. The New York Times best-selling author, who has maintained...
The Taiwan stock market bounced higher again on Tuesday, one day after ending the five-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 840 points or 4.3 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 19,910-point plateau and it has a strong lead again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The Thai stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, advancing more than 30 points or 2.1 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just above the 1,320-point plateau although it\'s due for profit taking on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, thanks to fears of...
European stocks were broadly higher on Friday after strong U.S. GDP data boosted hopes of a soft landing for the world\'s largest economy and paved the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon. Earlier this week, a former Fed hawk said waiting for September to cut rates \"unnecessarily increases the risk\" of...
The Terra blockchain suffered a security breach that resulted in the unauthorized access and theft of millions of tokens. The exploit targeted a vulnerability within a third-party module known as IBC hooks, a crucial component facilitating cross-chain contract calls and token movements within the network, crypto researcher Rarma said in a recent post on X....
The Bank of Japan will on Tuesday release the results of its quarterly Tankan survey of business sentiment, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The large manufacturers index is expected to see a score of +12, down from +13 in the previous three months. The large non-manufacturers index is expected to ease to...
Bitcoin’s ongoing bull run may receive a significant boost as global liquidity reaches a new all-time high. According to a new analysis by Philip Swift, creator of the on-chain data platform LookIntoBitcoin, global liquidity has surged to a record $94 trillion, setting the stage for potential further upside in BTC prices. A New All-time High...