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2023 financial market review — by Octa

In 2023, high interest rates caused global equities to fall, depreciating emerging market currencies and slowing global growth. Military conflicts reached the highest level since the Cold War, affecting capital markets.

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Asia’s Leading Education Show Learning & Teaching Expo 2023 Opens Today
Hang Lung’s Center Residences in Wuxi Marks Major Milestone with Topping-Out Ceremony
Epicor Study Reveals the Evolving Role of the CFO in Driving Digital Modernization
Hair Kiss, the Japanese-Korean hair salon, pioneers the in-store haircut reservation app, serving nearly 80,000 customers annually.
MIPIM Asia Summit 2023 unites top leaders and identifies dynamic opportunities for investors to secure sustainable growth in the Real Estate sector
Kerry Logistics Network Recognised by IR Magazine Awards - Greater China 2023 for Outstanding Achievements in Investor Relations
Thailand’s iconic countdown destination ICONSIAM readies for 2024 riverside extravaganza – vying to be among the world’s five greatest countdowns
Carousell Group releases first-of-its-kind Circular Economy Impact Report showing positive climate impact from secondhand transactions in Greater Southeast Asia
The Top 22 Best Places to Work in Saudi for 2023 revealed
OPPO ColorOSHack 2023 Finals Wrap Up, Empowering Global Developers with Upgraded Pantanal Platform
Katy Perry to perform at the 2023 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony
TEZEUS Proudly Announces the Launch of its Brand New TEZEUS-C8 E-Bike
DGI leading the IR5.0 industrial building revitalization project
President Xi Jinping’s visit to Vietnam: Catalyzing momentum for Vietnam-China agricultural, forestry, and fishery trade relations
Vinpearl Golf: Embarking on a Global Odyssey of Excellence
International Festival of Vietnam Rice Industry - Hau Giang 2023: ‘Green Rice for Life’
BingX Introduces JITO Coin $JTO and Ordinals $ORDI
Respond.io Earns Recognition as Fast-Moving Company in the Prestigious SME100 Awards
Panda Residential facilitates strategic investment in London pubs for Asian investors
FOMO Pay and Zand Bank Partner to Facilitate Cross-border Payments, Enhancing Financial Connectivity Between Asia and MENA

Vingroup and Vinhomes named to Time’s Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 February 2026 - Vingroup and Vinhomes have been recognized by TIME (USA) in the ranking of ASIA-PACIFIC'S BEST COMPANIES OF 2026, placing both compan...

Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio, new Standard for Coastal Urban Governance

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 February 2026 - The 21st century is no longer measuring cities by height or GDP growth, but by their capacity to anticipate, absorb, and re...

Trendy Toys Gather at Trendy Temple Fair: Come and Enjoy the Chinese New Year in Chaoyang

BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 February 2026 - When you think of the Chinese New Year, lively lion dances and vibrant red lanterns surely come to mind. But this time, in Beijing's C...

China’s "Space Town" Takes Shape: Rocket Launches Drive Industrial and Tourism Growth

WENCHANG, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 February 2026 - China recently launched a Long March-12 carrier rocket from Wenchang, successfully sending the 19th group of low-orbit internet satel...

An Encounter with China: Chinese New Year in Paris: Nanjing Intangible Cultural Heritage Shines

PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 February 2026 - On February 10, the day of China's Little New Year, An Encounter with China: Chinese New Year was held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Pa...

Bad Bunny Wears Desert Diamond to Perform at Super Bowl LX On February 8, 2026, In Santa Clara, California

CALIFORNIA, US - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 February 2026 - For his half-time performance during Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny punctuated his look with a marquise natural diamond stud in a honey...

The 10-Year Bestseller: XIXILI Refreshes Its Seamless Icon with New Colours

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 February 2026 – Known for creating intimates that prioritise comfort and thoughtful design, XIXILI celebrates ten years of its bestselling sea...

Honda LCR Partners with GOD55 Sports for Successful Fan Zone Experience at MotoGP 2026 KL Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 February 2026 - Standout MotoGP Booth Experience for Fans in Malaysia MotoGP fans were treated to a unique motorsports experience at the M...

Smart contracts move into real-world trade as Unloq completes its first financing deal

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 February 2026 - Unloq today announced the completion of its first live smart-contract-based trade financing transaction, funding commercial receivables usi...

AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate resilience goals

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 February 2026 - AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, and the School of Energy and Environment (SEE) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUH...

Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraudulent firms. We need stronger oversight
Over the next five years, the federal government plans to buy more from Indigenous businesses, while cracking down on a pract…
Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be
Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over the year to December, wages grew by 3.4%. …
Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?
Kai Schwoerer/Getty ImagesDespite the harm it is known to cause to a significant number of New Zealanders, the gambling indus…
‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplaces
AzmanL/Getty ImagesBlak women make up a growing part of the Australian workforce, with 57% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is…
55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short
Thanks to an unprecedented lift in public funding in the 2020s, an extra 55,000 new, good quality homes around Australia will…
A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs
Olia Danilevich/PexelsA recent case before the Fair Work Commission has revealed the limits of being able to work a second jo…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Planning a renovation or new build? Here's the outlook for skyrocketing steel and timber prices
It’s a tough time to build or renovate a house in Australia. Prices are up, well above inflation. Finding materials and getting them on time is a challenge. Builders are…
With unemployment steady at 3.5%, inflation fears shouldn't stop Australia embracing a full employment target
Despite warnings of a global economic downturn, Australia has again defied the odds with its official unemployment rate remaining steady at 3.5% in March. Behind that number though, plenty happened…
Positively Private - The Benefits of Having a Private Office
With alternatives to the modern office revolutionising the business landscape, many are ready to declare that getting the corner desk in a private office is a vintage relic and should…

2023 financial market review — by Octa

In 2023, high interest rates caused global equities to fall, depreciating emerging market currencies and slowing global growth. Military conflicts reached the highest level since the Cold War, affecting capital markets.

More Articles ...

News from Asia

Vingroup and Vinhomes named to Time’s Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026

Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio, new Standard for Coastal Urban Governance

Trendy Toys Gather at Trendy Temple Fair: Come and Enjoy the Chinese New Year in Chaoyang

China’s "Space Town" Takes Shape: Rocket Launches Drive Industrial and Tourism Growth

An Encounter with China: Chinese New Year in Paris: Nanjing Intangible Cultural Heritage Shines

Bad Bunny Wears Desert Diamond to Perform at Super Bowl LX On February 8, 2026, In Santa Clara, California

The 10-Year Bestseller: XIXILI Refreshes Its Seamless Icon with New Colours

Honda LCR Partners with GOD55 Sports for Successful Fan Zone Experience at MotoGP 2026 KL Launch

Smart contracts move into real-world trade as Unloq completes its first financing deal

AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment forge strategic partnership to accelerate Hong Kong’s sustainability and climate resilience goals

Indigenous businesses are losing millions to fraudulent firms. We need stronger oversight

Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?

‘I feel I’m making a difference’: how Blak women are working to build safer workplaces

55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short

A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Planning a renovation or new build? Here's the outlook for skyrocketing steel and timber prices

With unemployment steady at 3.5%, inflation fears shouldn't stop Australia embracing a full employment target

Positively Private - The Benefits of Having a Private Office

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security