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Hong Kong Conditionally Approves First Bitcoin And Ether ETFs

Hong Kong's securities regulator on Monday granted conditional approval to start the city's first spot-bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), firms involved said, positioning it as a leader in Asia for the use of cryptocurrencies as investment tools.

International Business Times

OpenAI Comes To Asia With New Office In Tokyo

Thanks to the stratospheric success of its generative tools that can create text, images and even video, OpenAI has become a leader in the artificial intelligence revolution and one of the most significant tech companies in the world.

International Business Times

Philippine President Announces Trilateral Agreement With U.S. And Japan

The trilateral agreement between the Philippines, the United States, and Japan aims to enhance regional security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Asia Stocks Pull Back Amid Middle East Tensions

Asia stocks decline on Middle East tensions, U.S. futures rise, oil prices fall. Iran's strategic response limits market impact.

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Asia Stocks Fall, Gold Rises Amid Middle East Tensions

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive gold prices up and Asian stocks down, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets.

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Stocks Hit By Iran's Israel Strike, Hopes For Containment Stem Losses

Equities tumbled Monday in Asia after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of rockets at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.

International Business Times

Investors Seek Safety Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Asian markets de-risk as tensions rise in the Middle East, prompting cautious investor behavior. Investors seek safety amid escalating tensions, adjusting ...

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House Speaker Pushes For Aid Package Amid Political Pressure

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in securing approval for a billion national security package aiding Israel, Ukraine, and Asian allies amids...

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Jaishankar speaks to U.K. Foreign Secretary Cameron, discusses West Asia situation

Jaishankar discusses West Asia tensions with UK counterpart amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict, warns against travel to region.

The Hindu

Network of ‘ghost roads’ paves the way for levelling Asia-Pacific rainforests

Bulldozed tracks and informal byways in tropical forests and palm-oil plantations ‘almost always’ an indicator of future deforestation, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Risky premise: On Asian Development Bank forecast, India’s GDP growth

The ADB’s latest growth forecast for India’s GDP is slower than the 7.6% pace that India’s National Statistical Office has estimated for the 12 months that ended on March 31

The Hindu

The Lens Of Humanity: Andrew Pateras’ Global Journey Through The Eyes Of A Photographer

Exploring cultures and landmarks worldwide, Pateras' lens captures the essence of human experience and the beauty of diverse narratives.

Zenger

Pope Francis To Make 12-day Asia Trip In September

Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, an ambitious trip that could test the 87-year-old's increasingly fragile health.

International Business Times

Why Would The US Defend The Philippines?

Relations between the United States and the Philippines have been in overdrive since President Ferdinand Marcos took power in June 2022, fuelled by China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Asian Equities Mixed Following US Stock Decline

Asian equities mixed; China's CPI lower than expected, PBOC stabilizes Yuan. Market insights and upcoming webinars for investors.

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PUBG has dramatically transformed over the years, swapping grittiness for cartoon outfits, but it's still as ruthless and chaotic as ever

Even as it apes Fortnite, the first battle royale is still its own thing.

The Guardian - UK

Chris Packham on the Asian hornet: there are bigger enemies than these bovver buzzers

It has a shocking habit of decapitating bees, but in a global biodiversity crisis we should be more worried about pesticides

International Business Times

Asia's First: Hong Kong May Approve First Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week

Hong Kong may announce the first approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs next week, which would make the Chinese special administrative region the first in Asia to offer BTC ETFs.

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US Inflation Shock Impacts Yen, China CPI In Focus

Asian markets react to US inflation shock, await China's CPI data for insights.

International Business Times

Asia Tracks Wall St Losses As US Data Deals Blow To Rate Cut Hopes

Asian markets reversed Thursday after forecast-topping US inflation dealt a hefty blow to hopes for a June interest rate cut and forced traders to re-evaluate the outlook for monetary policy, with a warning that the next move could even be a hike.

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Mercedes-Benz Q1 Sales Decline Due To Supply Bottlenecks In Asia

Mercedes-Benz reports sales decline in Q1 due to supply bottlenecks in Asia, but remains optimistic about future outlook.

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Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of U.S. Inflation Update

Asian shares show mixed performance; U.S. stocks quiet. Markets await economic reports and inflation updates.

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s Gaza betrayal has broken the trust of millions of people in the global south

By seemingly giving carte blanche to Israel, the EU has sacrificed hard-won credibility with civil society in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, says Shada Islam, a Brussels-based commentator

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Most Asian Markets Rise As Traders Jockey Ahead Of US Inflation

Equities mostly rose in Asia on Wednesday following a tepid day on Wall Street, with investors lasering in on the release of crucial US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the outlook for interest rates.

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HSBC To Offload Argentina Business, Absorbs $1 Billion Loss on Exit Deal

HSBC announced its agreement to sell its business in Argentina for $550 million, with a $1 billion pre-tax loss in the first quarter of 2024.

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