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SET President Asadej Kongsiri Says Firms Show 'Lot of Interest' in Raising Capital
Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) President Asadej Kongsiri stated that the bourse is observing significant interest from companies looking to raise capital. He made the remarks from the sidelines of '
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Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round at US$74 billion valuation, eyes 2027 Shanghai Star Market debut
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence start-up, is nearing the completion of a new funding round that values the company at about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) before investment. The company
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Kalshi has raised $1.12 billion through a private equity offering since April, according to its latest SEC filing.
The filing indicates that the derivatives exchange has secured $1.12 billion in capital since April. This development follows earlier reports this month that Kalshi was seeking to raise $750 million i
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Economists question Indonesia's ambitious 6% growth target for 2027, citing 'too much too quickly' and deficit concerns
President Prabowo Subianto aims to lift economic growth to 6% in 2027 while keeping the fiscal deficit at 2.4% of GDP. However, economists like Ashok Bhundia of the Institute of International Finance
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Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to launch millions of satellites to build an orbital data center to support AI, but faces physical and financial challenges.
Elon Musk's SpaceX faces immense challenges with its plan to launch millions of satellites into orbit to build an orbital data center supporting AI applications. The Financial Times reports that this
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Genscript Biotech's OpenCGT project has reached delivery technology cooperation agreements with multiple companies, with potential total transaction value exceeding 6 billion yuan.
Genscript ProBio's OpenCGT project, launched in 2025, aims to open the capabilities of its AiLNP platform to external companies. Currently, the project has established technical collaborations with co
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Jetron Therapeutics' MTS-128 drug licensed to Boulevard Bio in the US, has received a $20 million upfront payment, with potential milestone payments up to $1.6 billion.
Jetall Pharmaceuticals has exclusively licensed the global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights of MTS-128, its proprietary trispecific TCE drug developed on the NanoForge platform
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Institutional Investors Back Blackstone and KKR Funds for Wealthy Individuals
The move by private equity’s traditional backers could threaten the traditional 10-year fund model.
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Singapore's Great Eastern Invests in Granite Asia's Inaugural Private Credit Fund
The move marks the latest instance of an insurance company allocating capital to private credit.
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FT: Private banks in bidding war for Italy's new wealthy, fueled by private equity
FT: Private banks in bidding war for Italy's new wealthy, fueled by private equity
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Norway, Finland and South Korea defence companies establish German offices to tap into Berlin's increased defence spending
Norway, Finland and South Korea defence companies establish German offices to tap into Berlin's increased defence spending
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Financial Times: Four Russian bankers profited millions from EU sanctions
The Financial Times reported that four traders at Gazprombank's Luxembourg branch made millions of dollars from EU sanctions, as Moscow faced Western backlash over the war in Ukraine.
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Goldman Sachs Analysts: Tech Stocks Under Pressure from Triple Whammy of Credit Markets, Supply Chains, and Policy; Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Forward P/E Compressed from 22x to 15x
Rich Privorotsky, head of the Goldman Sachs One-Delta trading desk, noted that the recent sell-off in tech stocks (such as NVIDIA's seven consecutive trading days of decline) is not the end of the AI
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Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri Admits Few Teens Used 'Take a Break' Safety Feature Before Default in Meta Trial
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri admitted in a landmark trial against Meta that only 1-2% of teenagers used the 'Take a Break' safety feature before it was turned on by default in September 2024. Mosseri
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Japan's Finance Minister calls for increased investment from Australia, citing Australia's indispensable role as an energy and mineral source
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama emphasized the importance of Australia-Japan ties amid rising geopolitical tensions, stating that Japan seeks to attract financial services firms and various
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Bloomberg Analysis: China takes a tough stance against US threats of sanctions on Iran, offering an economic lifeline to Iran.
Bloomberg analysis points out that China, as Iran’s largest oil buyer, has provided an economic lifeline to Tehran. The analysis suggests that Chinese leader Xi Jinping seems to be in no hurry to help
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Israeli soldiers prevent MK Ofer Cassif from entering besieged Palestinian family home in West Bank
The house is located in the village of Qusra in the West Bank, which has been under siege by local settlers for 17 days. MK Cassif finally arrived and expressed his support.
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HSBC warns: Geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather double shock, global grain supply and demand gap to be largest since 2006/07, grain prices have surged 30%
HSBC's latest report indicates that, influenced by the Middle East conflict, the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the strengthening El Niño phenomenon, a global grain supply-demand deficit is
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Goldman Sachs brings forward Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike expectations to September, previously January 2027
Goldman Sachs Japan economist Tomohiro Ota noted in an August 25 research report that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is now expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September, increasing the un
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Citi raises corn, wheat, soybean price targets, expects agricultural products to enter a price hike cycle in the next six months.
In their latest report published on August 25, the team led by Citi's Chief Analyst Arkady Gevorkyan maintained a bullish stance on grains and oilseeds, and comprehensively raised price targets for co
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Singapore's MAS and Financial Institutions Publish White Paper on Safeguards for AI Agents in Finance
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), alongside leading financial institutions and FinTechs, has published an industry white paper titled “Safeguards for Agentic Finance at Runtime (SAFR)”. The p
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a16z Partner: AI Will Shift Innovation from Engineering Bottleneck to Capital Bottleneck, 20-Person Teams Can Effectively Deploy $1 Billion
Martin Casado, a general partner at the renowned venture capital firm a16z, stated in a recent podcast that AI is fundamentally rewriting the underlying economic logic of innovation that has supported
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Indian Government's Stake-Sale Push Drives Equity Fundraising Boom, Setting Market for 'Banner Month'
Modi's administration appears well-placed to meet its divestment target, with its stake-sale efforts positioning India's equity capital market for a banner month.
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Malaysian PM Anwar's remarks on Taiwan and Sabah raise questions about the country's non-aligned stance
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent comments, including stating that he views Taiwan as "part of China, period" in an interview earlier this month, and his call to bolster Malaysia's defen
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Zelenskyy Accuses US of Delayed Military Aid and Restricted Intelligence Sharing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a meeting with U.S. senators on Monday that the Trump administration's decisions were "difficult to explain between friends," adding that weapons deli
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UN says Israeli forces are obstructing its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, blocking supply convoys.
Israeli forces obstructed the actions of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), UN Secretary-General Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Monday (October 19). Israeli forces obstructe
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As of September 21, Hana Bank leads the South Korean banking market for foreign nationals with 4.2 million individual foreign deposit accounts, while Woori Bank holds 2.56 million accounts.
As of September 21, Hana Bank leads the South Korean banking market for foreign nationals with 4.2 million individual foreign deposit accounts, while Woori Bank holds 2.56 million accounts.
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Chinese tax authorities have issued a final notice, requiring wealthy citizens to declare offshore trust income before the October 22 grace period.
Chinese tax authorities have issued a final notice, requiring wealthy citizens to declare offshore trust income before the October 22 grace period.
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Copper rallies 15.8% YTD, driven by AI and national security demand
Copper prices have surged 15.8% year-to-date and over 30% in the past 12 months, outperforming gold which has slipped 4.11% this year. Investors attribute the rally to increasing demand from artificia
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Hyundai Motor Group is integrating its defense businesses with a $269.9 million investment, as Hyundai Rotem acquires Hyundai WIA's defense division.
Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, announced Monday that it had acquired the defense division of Hyundai WIA for 35.84 billion won (approximately $269.9 million). The mo
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Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki stated that forces have destroyed 127 Houthi weapons depots and missile launch platforms, and released a video showing the coalition tracking and striking Houthi smuggling vessels and weapons.
Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki stated that forces have destroyed 127 Houthi weapons depots and missile launch platforms, and released a video showing the coalition trackin
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Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir to Visit Tehran on Tuesday
Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to Iranian media. His visit comes a day after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Iranian capi
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Japanese investors increased their holdings of domestic government bonds in the first half of the year to a 17-year high, with some analysts suggesting this reflects pension funds' attempts to rebalance their portfolios.
Japanese investors increased their holdings of domestic government bonds in the first half of the year to a 17-year high, with some analysts suggesting this reflects pension funds' attempts to rebalan
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Australia's market regulator is gathering information on the failed Firmus Grid IPO, but has not yet launched a formal investigation.
Australia's market regulator is gathering information on the failed Firmus Grid IPO, but has not yet launched a formal investigation.
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NVIDIA Collaborates with Barcelona Supercomputing Center to Drive Regional Innovation in Spain Through AI Accelerator Program
NVIDIA announced that the AI Factory accelerator program at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) is now fully operational. This program, in collaboration with the NVIDIA Inception program, provid
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BBC Analysis: US Economic Growth at 2.2% During Trump's Term, Inflation at 3.7%, and Job Growth Slowed
BBC Verify analysis indicates that the U.S. economy is currently growing at an annualized rate of 2.2%, with overall GDP growth of approximately 3.2% since Donald Trump's second term began in late 202
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Ares Warns of Australian Private Credit Stress From Rising Rates Amid Struggling Real Estate Market
Peter Graf, partner and head of Asia direct lending at Ares Management Corp., warned that elevated interest rates, including Australia's central bank raising rates four times to 4.6% this year, threat
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Brokerages report a surge in demand from wealthy travelers seeking to depart Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks, leading to a more than 50% increase in private jet charter prices from the kingdom.
Brokerages report a surge in demand from wealthy travelers seeking to depart Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks, leading to a more than 50% increase in private jet charter prices from the kingdom.
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KB Securities: 80% of Samsung Electronics' 2027 memory chip production already pre-booked
KB Securities: 80% of Samsung Electronics' 2027 memory chip production already pre-booked
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Samsung-backed US genomics technology company Element Biosciences kicked off its global roadshow in Seoul on Tuesday, showcasing its next-generation DNA sequencing and multi-omics technologies.
Samsung-backed US genomics technology company Element Biosciences kicked off its global roadshow in Seoul on Tuesday, showcasing its next-generation DNA sequencing and multi-omics technologies.
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Singapore's Senior Minister Shanmugam warned agriculture companies linked to haze, stating the government would take severe measures, leading to a decline in several agricultural stocks.
Singapore's Senior Minister K. Shanmugam warned on Tuesday that companies linked to the haze "will not escape responsibility," and the government will use all legal and regulatory means to exert press
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Iran's First Vice President: Iran-Tajikistan Trade Grows 50% Despite Regional Conflicts
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref announced that trade between Iran and Tajikistan has increased by 50% despite regional conflicts. Following high-level talks with Tajik President Emomali
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Houthi missile attack on a training camp in Yemen's Shabwah province kills at least 58 recruits, raising concerns of escalating violence as government forces retaliate.
Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile attack on a training camp in Yemen's Shabwah province, killing at least 58 recruits, according to local government sources. The Yemeni government described t
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Investor concerns about a potential unraveling of the AI boom are driving a surge in credit default swap (CDS) trading linked to major technology groups, as they seek protection.
Investor concerns about a potential unraveling of the AI boom are driving a surge in credit default swap (CDS) trading linked to major technology groups, as they seek protection.
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The IMF announced that Africa's GDP growth is projected to surpass China's for the first time in decades, exceeding the worst expectations previously set due to the Iran war.
The IMF announced that Africa's GDP growth is projected to surpass China's for the first time in decades, exceeding the worst expectations previously set due to the Iran war.
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【Financial Times】Analysis: The UK government's days are numbered, and Labour's plans to expand the state's role are at odds with an unstable fiscal backdrop.
【Financial Times】Analysis: The UK government's days are numbered, and Labour's plans to expand the state's role are at odds with an unstable fiscal backdrop.
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The Iran conflict has prompted global buyers to seek alternative oil supplies, driving a surge in investment and production among oil-producing nations in the Americas.
The Iran conflict has prompted global buyers to seek alternative oil supplies, driving a surge in investment and production among oil-producing nations in the Americas.
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APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting highlights Hong Kong's 'super connector' role, say experts
Baptist University associate economics professor Billy Mak stated on Tuesday that hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong for the first time will s
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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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JPMorgan Extends JPM Coin to Ethereum for Institutional Clients, bringing permissioned bank money onto another public blockchain.
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Gamium (GMM) Token Analysis and Trading Activity Review
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AI Data Center Bubble Concerns Intensify: NVIDIA-backed Nscale Valuation Halved by Investor Demands, Microsoft Exits Key Project
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Advantage Partners is preparing to launch Japan's first large-scale forestry fund as early as this spring, aiming to consolidate forest resources and generate returns through timber, biomass, and carbon credits.
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Saudi Arabia has postponed its major investor conference, originally scheduled for October 26, to 2027 due to escalating Houthi attacks.
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Nscale, backed by NVIDIA, is reportedly in talks with Anthropic for a $45 billion cloud computing deal.
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JPMorgan Chase: KOSPI fell over 15% last week, with weakening corporate buyback support; tactically cautious but bullish medium-term.
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Indian Rupee gains 2% last week, best since March, as bond market falls for nine consecutive weeks and rate hike expectations rise.
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Trump Administration to remove Chinese AI Deepseek from civilian government agency IT systems, barring purchase of Deepseek related products by government agencies.
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Korean stocks closed up 1.8%, Nasdaq futures rebounded 1.3%, oil prices pulled back from a five-month high, and U.S. Treasury yields fell.
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