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Citi's Korean investment banking unit tops local rankings with 16% market share, expects strong deal flow to continue
Citigroup Global Markets Korea, Citi's investment banking franchise in Korea, currently ranks first in Dealogic's Korea Investment Banking Wallet League table. The firm expects brisk debt and equity i
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India's AM Intelligence Orders 9,000 NVIDIA Vera Rubin Systems
Indian AI infrastructure company AM Intelligence announced it has signed a binding contract to order 9,000 NVIDIA Vera Rubin systems, becoming one of the first purchasers of this top-tier computing pl
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European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Schnabel: Eurozone economy more resilient than expected, inflation risks not receding, rate hikes cannot wait
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel told Bloomberg on Tuesday that upside risks to inflation remain unabated, and interest rates must be raised further, given the Middle
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Nano Nuclear Energy to bring microreactors to UAE
Nano Nuclear Energy to bring microreactors to UAE
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the "toughest economic action" against Iran on August 19, threatening secondary sanctions on any country trading with Iran, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated on Monday that all of Iran's economic lifelines would be cut off.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that the United States would target all of Iran's revenue sources, including oil, to deter other countries and companies from doing business with T
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Bill Gates calls for "human-only jobs" to protect the workforce from AI, and warns that AI will bring about "the most turbulent period in human history."
Tech billionaire Bill Gates issued the warning in a 6,000-word essay, in which he argued that AI will usher in "one of the most turbulent periods in human history."
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Wang Xiaohang, CTO of Ping An of China: The Group's daily AI Token consumption has reached 210 billion, and AI-assisted sales in the first half of the year reached 57.313 billion yuan.
Wang Xiaohang, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ping An of China, stated that as of now, the daily consumption of AI Tokens (tokens) within Ping An Group has reached 210 billion, an increase from 120
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Saudi Arabia’s Derivatives Push Deepens Capital Market Reforms
Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to deepen its capital markets, making it cheaper and easier to trade derivatives as it seeks to attract more investors and trading firms.
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Hong Kong Court Rules PwC International Cannot Be Removed from Evergrande Lawsuit
A Hong Kong court declined to remove PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. as a defendant in a multibillion-dollar lawsuit. The action was brought by China Evergrande liquidators against the firm
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Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement on secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude falling below $90 overnight.
Iran and Oman are close to reaching an agreement to ensure the safe passage and future management of the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries stated in a joint statement on Tuesday that they have discu
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DXY edged higher, as markets await the US July PCE data and the Jackson Hole Symposium.
The DXY (US Dollar Index) rose 0.1% to 98.997, as the market closely watches the US July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, to be released a
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India Takes Growth Pitch Abroad as Foreign Money Pulls Back
India is taking its growth story to global investors, seeking fresh capital as foreign money flees the country’s markets. Student protests are also exposing some of the challenges facing its young pop
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Indian government sells about 6% stake in Hindustan Copper Ltd, leveraging strong domestic liquidity and record-high copper prices.
The Indian government is selling about a 6% stake in Hindustan Copper Ltd., capitalizing on strong domestic liquidity and record-high copper prices. The move aims to meet its annual divestment target.
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Temasek-backed Vertex Ventures China proposes: Singapore can be a pathway for Chinese robots to enter the US market.
Choon Chong Tay, managing partner at Temasek-backed VC firm Vertex Ventures China, stated that despite new US restrictions on advanced robotics, Chinese robotics companies can still access the US mark
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Taiwan's Lai administration and KMT-led opposition push rival plans for drone industry funding amid budget battles
The political parties are stepping up their battle over how Taiwan should fund and develop its drone industry, against the backdrop of China's military buildup and the rapid evolution of modern warfar
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Iran and Oman agree on new temporary shipping route in Strait of Hormuz, running through Iranian territorial waters
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated on Tuesday that the new seven-mile (11.3km) wide transit corridor's entry and part of its exit would pass through Iranian territorial waters. Ho
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Chinese dividend stocks are regaining favor, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange Dividend Index rising 3.8% this month, outperforming the STAR Market 50 Index, as the AI trading frenzy subsides and bond yields decline.
Chinese dividend stocks are regaining favor, with the Shanghai Stock Exchange Dividend Index rising 3.8% this month, outperforming the STAR Market 50 Index, as the AI trading frenzy subsides and bond
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Mitsubishi Corp. Aims for Record 1.2 Trillion Yen ($7.5 Billion) Net Profit by FY2028, CEO Highlights Geopolitical Risks as Strength
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. is targeting a record net profit of 1.2 trillion yen ($7.5 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2028. CEO Katsuya Nakanishi stated that geopolitical risks
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Iran is betting that global economic fallout and Republican concerns about midterms will pressure President Trump to back down first, according to Cato Institute's Doug Bandow.
Cato Institute's Doug Bandow told 'This is America' that Tehran is playing a game of 'chicken', believing these factors will force Trump's retreat.
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Kevin Warsh, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, will speak for the first time this Friday at the Jackson Hole conference, with the market focusing on policy coordination with the Treasury on long-end yields.
Kevin Warsh's speech was his first public statement since the controversial July interest rate decision. Previously, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directly intervened in the market last week by
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Options Turnover on India’s Top Exchange Sinks to One-Year Low Amid Stricter Rules and IPO Preparations
Options turnover on India’s biggest stock exchange, which is preparing for an IPO, fell to the lowest in a year on monthly expiry day. This decline reflects the impact of stricter trading rules and th
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LS Cable & System's Subsidiaries Post Record First-Half Earnings Driven by AI Infrastructure Boom
Three major LS Cable & System subsidiaries, Gaon Cable, LS Eco Energy, and LS Marine Solution, generated combined revenue of $1.75 billion (2.42 trillion won) and operating profit of 119.7 billion won
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Visa appoints 20-year veteran Kunal Chatterjee as President for Korea and Mongolia
Visa appointed Chatterjee on Wednesday, tasking him with accelerating digital payment growth in the two markets. He will oversee Visa’s business strategy and strengthen relationships with financial in
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LG CNS partners with Naver Cloud to enter liquid cooling market, deploying a direct-to-chip liquid cooling system at Goyang Samsong Data Center.
LG CNS on Wednesday said it has officially entered the liquid cooling business by partnering with Naver Cloud to deploy a direct-to-chip liquid cooling system at the Samsong data center in Goyang, Gye
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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, a move some analysts believe 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, a move some analysts believe reflects pension funds' attempts to rebalance the
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Australia's market regulator is gathering information regarding the failed Firmus Grid IPO, but has not yet launched a formal investigation.
Australia's market regulator is gathering information regarding 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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Sea CEO Forrest Li stated that its financial services arm, Monee, might go public to secure more resources and room for growth.
Sea CEO Forrest Li stated that its financial services arm, Monee, might go public to secure more resources and room for growth.
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Hanwha Life launches youth financial literacy program in Indonesia
Hanwha Life Insurance is expanding its financial education programs overseas, launching an initiative in Bandung, Indonesia, to help young people navigate growing risks of digital finance. Run in part
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MAS Chief Economist: AI Investment Unprecedented but Productivity Gains Limited, Expected to Boost Total Factor Productivity by 0.6 Percentage Points
Edward S. Robinson, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), stated at the Beijing Financial Street Forum that the AI boom is a race to balance curren
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The Blockchain Association calls on the U.S. Treasury Department to clarify rules for DeFi and foreign issuers in the implementation of the GENIUS Act, aiming to regulate the issuance and sale of payment stablecoins.
The Blockchain Association calls on the U.S. Treasury Department to clarify rules for DeFi and foreign issuers in the implementation of the GENIUS Act, aiming to regulate the issuance and sale of paym
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Hong Kong's pension system ranks 2nd in Asia, 16th globally, trailing only Singapore
According to the annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension report released on Tuesday, Hong Kong retained its B grade with a score of 71.2, remaining a clear regional leader ahead of Malaysia, mainlan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi emphasized "unprecedented close cooperation" between the two countries after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, focusing on expanding economic and nuclear cooperation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated after talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Tehran that the two countries have never cooperated as closely as they do now. Araghchi posted on X that th
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Demand for Japan's 20-year government bonds hit a record high, driven by rising yields.
Japan's 20-year government bond auction on Tuesday saw record demand, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 5.84, significantly higher than the previous 4.01 and the 12-month average of 3.73, according to Bloo
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Chinese AI companies DeepSeek and MiniMax release Flash models, boosting performance and significantly cutting prices.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek updated its V4.1 Flash-1017 model on October 17, and MiniMax also released its M3.1 Flash model (previously codenamed Space Bunny). Both Flash models performed excellently
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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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Days before his arrest, the suspect in the OpenAI wiretapping case was still in frequent communication with members of the Saudi royal family, and prosecutors revealed that his wife and children's departure flights were arranged by the Saudi government.
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ECB's Elderson warns climate and nature risks are structural drivers of economic and financial outcomes, severe water scarcity alone threatens 24% of euro area output
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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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SK Hynix has launched a 2 trillion won ($1.5 billion) financing plan to support South Korean chip suppliers and strengthen the supply chain.
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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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World Food Programme (WFP) to cut aid to Gaza due to funding shortages, reducing beneficiaries from 1.6 million to 1.1 million.
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Cloudflare Executive: AI Makes Cyberattacks Cheaper, Harder to Ignore
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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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Nscale, backed by NVIDIA, is reportedly in talks with Anthropic for a $45 billion cloud computing deal.
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