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South Korea to launch 'Future Fund' with AI boom's 'windfall revenue'
South Korea's budget ministry announced Friday that it will launch the "Future Fund" to promote long-term economic growth. The fund will be financed by what the government calls "windfall revenue" fro
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: The total output of early rice nationwide in 2026 was 28.292 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%.
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the national per-unit area yield of early rice in 2026 was 5963.4 kg/hectare, a decrease of 48.5 kg/hectare or 0.8% compared to 2025; t
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AI helps Southeast Asia-based scammers cut costs, leading to wider spread of cross-border crimes
The use of artificial intelligence is facilitating the spread of fraud and other cross-border crimes in Southeast Asia. US-driven clampdowns are prompting these fraud groups to relocate from countries
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South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 1.35% on Friday, then narrowed its losses to 0.31%, closing at 6,831.53 points, dragged down by a renewed rise in US Treasury yields and higher oil prices.
U.S. government bond yields resumed their rise on Thursday, reversing some of the previous day's declines, after the U.S. Treasury announced an expansion of bond buybacks.
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South Korea's Exports Jumped 56% in Early August, Driven by Strong Chip Shipments
South Korea's exports surged 56% from a year earlier over the first 20 days of August, reaching $55.2 billion, customs data showed. This marks the highest level for the 20-day period for any August, w
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South Korea's producer prices in July fell 0.4% for the first time in 11 months, due to lower oil prices.
South Korea's central bank data shows that the Producer Price Index in July fell by 0.4% month-on-month, the first monthly decline since August 2025. This was mainly driven by falling global crude oil
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Donald Trump vows 'economic D-Day' on Iran, threatens 'massive' economic consequences for countries doing business with it
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will take action against any country deemed to be providing a lifeline to Iran, and will announce the specific mechanisms for new econ
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Changpeng Zhao: Supports tokenization on all blockchains, believes it's the best way for nations to raise funds and attract foreign direct investment
He pointed out that although tokenization brings about the problem of "fragmented liquidity," it is the fastest way to drive industry growth and can be partially solved by improving interoperability b
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Japan's headline inflation hit 1.9% in July, highest this year, driven by energy prices due to the Iran war
Core inflation, which excludes fresh food but includes energy, rose 1.8%, in line with expectations. Wholesale inflation also surged to 7.2% in July, with electricity charges being the largest contrib
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Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels escalated clashes, with government forces launching 81 attacks within 24 hours, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked targets inside Saudi Arabia.
A Yemeni government military spokesman stated that over the past 24 hours, government forces launched 81 attacks on Houthi positions, resulting in the "elimination" of several Houthi fighters and fiel
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Elon Musk retweeted a post stating that if humanoid robots possess high dexterity and intelligence, everyone will have access to healthcare services surpassing those available to the wealthiest people on Earth, and human happiness will be significantly enhanced.
Elon Musk retweeted a post from cb_doge, which quoted Musk himself stating that highly dexterous and intelligent humanoid robots will enable everyone to receive better medical care than even the wealt
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OpenAI is gaining on Anthropic with US business users in Q3, though Anthropic still leads in market share as of July, new data indicates
Data from corporate credit card and expense management company Ramp shows OpenAI is growing faster among US businesses in Q3 to date, after losing the lead to Anthropic in May. As of July, Anthropic h
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Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
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The White House released the "National Space Transportation Policy," aiming to ensure continued U.S. leadership in space and planning to support over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030.
The policy identifies space access as a critical national and economic security interest and directs U.S. executive departments and agencies to take actions including optimizing launch and reentry inf
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Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley Warns US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley Warns US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
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UK life insurer Standard Life has reached an agreement with CVC, Goldman Sachs, and PGIM to invest over a trillion dollars in private market assets for UK pension funds.
London-based life insurer Standard Life announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with private equity firms CVC Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs, and PGIM, the asset management arm of Prud
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The United States imposed new sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metals, and construction companies and three leaders.
The Cuban Ministry of Construction and government-controlled import companies are among the sanctioned entities, according to a notice published Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website. U.S.
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Broadcom is in talks with lenders, seeking over $60 billion in debt financing for an AI chip deal that would benefit companies like Anthropic.
Broadcom is in talks with a group of lenders to raise over $60 billion in debt for an AI chip financing deal that would benefit AI company Anthropic PBC and others.
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Moody’s Ratings Urges US Insurance Watchdog NAIC to Impose Tougher Treatment on Private Credit Ratings, Citing Concerns Overstated Quality and Rating Shopping
Moody’s Ratings Urges US Insurance Watchdog NAIC to Impose Tougher Treatment on Private Credit Ratings, Citing Concerns Overstated Quality and Rating Shopping
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Federal Reserve Board approves National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut
Federal Reserve Board approves National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut
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US Imposes New Sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) After It Sought Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The move has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union but was welcomed by Israel.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
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Japan's global patent share in core AI fields shrinks from 25% to 8% over two decades, falling behind US and China
Japan now ranks fourth in patents for AI mechanisms and foundational technologies, with China, the U.S., and South Korea occupying the top three spots.
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MarketWatch analysis points out that historical data shows interest rates typically fall, rather than rise, when a bull market tops out, making the current question from market analysts about "how high interest rates need to rise to kill the bull market" misguided.
A MarketWatch article points out that many Wall Street analysts have recently focused on how high interest rates need to rise to end the bull market, but historical experience shows that interest rate
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China's Oppo aims to double premium smartphone sales in Europe by 2027 amid component shortages
China's leading smartphone maker Oppo announced its goal to double sales of its premium smartphones in Europe by 2027. This strategy comes as the global handset industry faces unprecedented shortages
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Iranian military spokesman warns Trump and Netanyahu: You are heading for decline and cannot escape the quagmire of death.
According to Iran's Fars News Agency, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces, issued a warning to US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyah
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Trump to Highlight Fight Against Overseas Crypto Scams at White House Event; U.S. Crypto Fraud Losses Reached $11.3 Billion in 2025
President Donald Trump will highlight his administration's actions to combat foreign criminal networks that lure Americans into fraudulent crypto investments at a White House event on Wednesday. White
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: Partnering with Mastercard to Power "Agent Commerce," Involving x402, CoinbaseDev, and Base
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong expressed excitement about partnering with Mastercard to enable "agentic commerce," a collaboration involving x402, @CoinbaseDev, and @base. He believes "agentic finance"
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Ukraine discussed the situation in Russian-occupied Oleshky with the US, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing a Kyiv negotiator.
Ukraine discussed the situation in Russian-occupied Oleshky with the US, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing a Kyiv negotiator.
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Yemen army accuses Houthis of attacking Aden and Al-Rayyan airports with ballistic missiles
A Yemeni government forces spokesperson accused the Houthis of targeting Aden International Airport with one ballistic missile and Al-Rayyan Airport in Mukalla with three ballistic missiles in the pas
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UBS cuts starting VP salaries for junior bankers in Zurich by CHF 20,000.
Investment bankers promoted to junior vice president in Zurich this year at UBS Group AG saw a smaller pay increase after the bank adjusted its compensation structure, with starting salaries cut by 20
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U.S. crude oil inventories plummeted by 3.06 million barrels last week, far exceeding the expected decrease and suggesting tightening supply that could push oil prices higher.
U.S. crude oil inventories plummeted by 3.06 million barrels last week, far exceeding market expectations of a 324,000-barrel decrease, signaling tighter U.S. oil supply and potentially upward pressur
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Bloomberg: Middle East Oil Shipments Near Pre-War Levels Despite Increased Iranian Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg: Middle East Oil Shipments Near Pre-War Levels Despite Increased Iranian Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
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OpenAI: PHP Vulnerability Is One of the Most Impactful in Recent Memory Due to Its Severity and Widespread Use
OpenAI: PHP Vulnerability Is One of the Most Impactful in Recent Memory Due to Its Severity and Widespread Use
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Putin's Aide Says Ukraine War Moving Toward an End, Citing Vesti
Putin's Aide Says Ukraine War Moving Toward an End, Citing Vesti
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Kremlin says new round of trilateral talks between Russia, United States, and Ukraine may take place in Abu Dhabi
Kremlin says new round of trilateral talks between Russia, United States, and Ukraine may take place in Abu Dhabi
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Al Jazeera reports that the United States continues to use its veto power at the United Nations to protect Israel, and whoever wins the Israeli election will inherit continued protection from Washington.
Al Jazeera reports that the United States continues to use its veto power at the United Nations to protect Israel, and whoever wins the Israeli election will inherit continued protection from Washingt
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Al Jazeera: Israel-Lebanon War Takes Heavy Toll on Individuals with Autism and ADHD
According to Al Jazeera, the war between Israel and Lebanon has severely impacted individuals with autism and ADHD, who typically rely on stable environments and structured routines. The conflict has
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Survey: Over 50% of managers find it harder to evaluate employees' work after AI adoption
A new survey commissioned by Monday.com and conducted by Nielsen across seven countries reveals that more than 50% of managers are finding it more difficult to evaluate employees' work after adopting
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Critical PHP Vulnerability Affects 70% of Global Websites; Patch Released Early Due to Details Leak
A company stated that a critical vulnerability exists in PHP, affecting up to 70% of websites globally, including WordPress and many government and e-commerce sites. Security researchers claim the vul
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei accused the United States of waging "selective wars" and then "playing the victim."
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei accused the United States of escalating regional instability and global economic insecurity through military attacks on Iran. Baghaei posted on X that
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Cloudflare CTO: PHP-related updates are live.
Cloudflare CTO: PHP-related updates are live.
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UK, France Deploy Military Assets to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
The UK and France have deployed military assets to Saudi Arabia, deepening defense ties with the kingdom in response to escalating Houthi attacks. France began sending troops and air defense systems l
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Huawei's Enlight CEO Jin Yuzhi: Automotive intelligence sees three major changes, L3 autonomous driving standard to be implemented in 2027
At the 2026 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference, Jin Yuzhi, Senior Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Qiankun (formerly known as "Intelligent Driving Business Unit"), stated that the latt
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Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley have dominated the AI stock frenzy, generating $52 billion in equity trading revenue this year.
The three major Wall Street investment banks—Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Morgan Stanley—have collectively generated $52 billion in equity trading revenue year-to-date, capturing nearly 80% of t
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Finland, the Netherlands, and France have shut down or taken offline some government internet services/websites due to a PHP vulnerability.
Finland has shut down national internet services due to PHP vulnerabilities, while the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre has taken websites offline, and France has temporarily taken down provincial
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Two critical vulnerabilities, rated 9.2/10, have been exposed in PHP, threatening millions of websites. Cloudflare has reported early attacks, and EU officials are urging immediate patching.
Two critical vulnerabilities, rated 9.2/10, have been exposed in PHP, threatening millions of websites. Cloudflare has reported early attacks, and EU officials are urging immediate patching.
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Paris Police Renew Partial Curfew Wednesday Evening, AFP Reports
Paris Police Renew Partial Curfew Wednesday Evening, AFP Reports
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Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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Oracle, Meta, and SpaceX credit default swaps (CDS) hit all-time highs, as the market anticipates a surge in AI-related bond issuance in Q4.
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Liu Jun, President of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC): Commercial Banks Bear Heavier Financial and Legal Responsibilities Than Central Banks in AI Deployment
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Bain Survey: Chinese Consumers Prioritize Technology in Car Purchases, While Europeans and Americans Still Value Price; Western Automakers Face Dual Pressure
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Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that would require judge's permission to block models
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Anthropic reportedly faces a compute shortage as cloud giants view it as a competitor, plans November IPO.
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Media reports: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has billions of dollars worth of NVIDIA chips backlogged in its warehouses due to power shortages, leading to negative free cash flow.
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical inks up to $15B drug deal with Roche, China's innovative drug out-licensing hits $130B
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U.S. equity index futures rose, boosted by strong earnings reports from AI-related companies.
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King Charles III of the UK praised Oman's peaceful efforts in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Multi-party talks between the US and Ukraine were held in Oslo, Norway, with the Finnish President stating "real progress has been made." Russia hopes to meet with the US envoy on the 21st.
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