The Week Ahead (Feb. 9–15): U.S. Hosts Western Hemisphere Defense Chiefs; Bangladesh Holds Election
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Feb. 11: U.S. hosts defense summit
The U.S. military will host the inaugural Western Hemisphere Defense Ministers Conference, led by Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Cain. Representatives from 33 countries across the region have been invited to discuss a shared security agenda, including cooperation against drug trafficking and organized crime.
Feb. 11: Hainan duty-free shops open
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- The US will host a defense summit with 33 countries to discuss regional security on Feb. 11.
- Bangladesh holds general elections and referendums on Feb. 12; Singapore unveils its 2026 budget the same day.
- Hainan opens duty-free shops for residents; Hang Seng Index review on Feb. 13; China’s Spring Festival holiday runs Feb. 15–23.
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- Hang Seng Indexes Co. Ltd.
- Hang Seng Indexes Co. Ltd. is holding its quarterly review of its index series. The results of the fourth-quarter 2025 review will be announced, with changes to constituent stocks taking effect on March 9. Analysts anticipate over 40 stocks might be added to the Stock Connect program.
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- Feb. 11, 2026：
- The U.S. military will host the inaugural Western Hemisphere Defense Ministers Conference, led by Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Cain, with representatives from 33 countries invited.
- Feb. 11, 2026：
- The first batch of duty-free shops designated for island residents is scheduled to open in Hainan province, with outlets in Haikou, Sanya, and Danzhou.
- Feb. 12, 2026：
- Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections, the first general vote since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down 18 months ago. Referendums on political reforms will also be held.
- Feb. 12, 2026：
- Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will present Singapore's fiscal 2026 budget statement to parliament.
- Feb. 13, 2026：
- Hang Seng Indexes Co. Ltd. will announce the results of its fourth-quarter 2025 index series review. Resulting changes to constituent stocks will take effect March 9, 2026.
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