Curated Headlines for 12 Oct 2026
South China Morning Post
China wants 5 innovative drugs with US$1 billion returns by 2030. Which might they be?
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3370340/china-wants-5-innovative-drugs-us1-billion-returns-2030-which-might-they-be?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
China’s hotel room rates disappoint during ‘golden week’ despite tourism boom
https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3370279/chinas-hotel-room-rates-disappoint-during-golden-week-despite-tourism-boom?module=top_story&pgtype=subsection
The Business Times
NYSE-listed Twilio sets sights on Asia-Pacific as AI adoption grows in customer service
The region is an underpenetrated market with the advantage of technologically innovative customers
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/nyse-listed-twilio-sets-sights-asia-pacific-ai-adoption-grows-customer-service?ref=home-top-stories-2
Oil rises as Saudi Airport and tanker attacks stoke supply fears
Brent crude nears US$105 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate trades around US$92
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-rises-saudi-airport-and-tanker-attacks-stoke-supply-fears
The Wall Street Journal
Amazon in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for Around $7 Billion
San Francisco company’s software makes it easier for developers to switch between different AI chips
https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/amazon-in-talks-to-buy-ai-startup-decart-for-around-7-billion-9433abad?mod=hp_lead_pos3
Trump Pushes Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire as Export Deal Draws Criticism
Bipartisan group of senators challenges his move to allow Russia to ship diesel to U.S., citing a 2022 law
https://www.wsj.com/world/trump-declares-a-russia-ukraine-energy-ceasefire-but-moscow-hasnt-confirmed-f57414e9?mod=hp_lead_pos2
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