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Friday, October 30, 2026

Chinese tourists have abandoned Japan, down 55 percent this year, yet foreigners are spending more than ever: the weak yen paradox
Chinese visitors to Japan fell 55.5 percent in the first nine months of 2026 amid a diplomatic chill, and total arrivals slipped 2.9 percent. But Koreans and Taiwanese flocked in, and record spending hit 7.06 trillion yen.
APAC Briefing7 min read

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Singapore travellers can now pay with DBS PayLah! at 250,000 shops in Taiwan, no DBS account needed
DBS PayLah! users can now scan Taiwan QR codes at more than 250,000 merchants, about two thirds of the TWQR network, from night markets to retailers. Full coverage including JKO Pay comes in 2027.
Narrative Strategy7 min read

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Taiwan blocks Coinbase and Kalshi over election betting, and Asia's war on prediction markets escalates
A Taiwan court has ordered access to Coinbase and Kalshi blocked ahead of November's local elections, citing election betting laws. Australia and India have also moved against prediction markets this year.
Market Authority7 min read