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Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia; investors wary over Fed independence
Yahoo Finance
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By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian stocks were steady on Wednesday ahead of an earnings report from AI leader Nvidia that will shape near-term risk sentiment, while the U.S. dollar was frail as investors remained nervous about attacks on...
Bank of Japan operations trigger rare bond market anomaly
Cryptopolitan
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August 27, 2025
Investors are becoming anxious to reduce their holdings of Japanese government bonds, and a good percentage prefer to sell the securities at a discount to the central bank. During the Bank of Japan’s regularly scheduled bond buying operation on...
Japan FSA Eyeing NISA Expansion to Support Child-Rearing
Nippon
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August 26, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Society Aug 27, 2025 00:40 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Financial Services Agency is aiming to expand the country's Nippon Individual Savings Account tax exemption program for small-lot investments in a way to support...
Bank Holiday Today, August 27, 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed on Ganesh Chaturthi 2025?
Latestly
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August 27, 2025
Is there a bank holiday today, Wednesday, August 27, on account of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025? Are all banks across India are closed today? According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) holiday calendar, banks observe a holiday today, August 27, in...
China’s Lego rival turns the page with first profit and global push
KrASIA
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August 27, 2025
Bloks Group, the world’s third largest maker of construction toys, has released its 2025 midyear earnings. In the first half of the year, the company reported revenue of RMB 1.34 billion (USD 187.6 million), up 27.9% year-on-year. Net profit...
Bank of Japan’s Operations Signal Market Is Eager to Sell Bonds
Mint
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August 26, 2025
Investors are getting so desperate to lighten their holdings of Japanese government bonds that some are willing to sell the securities at a discount to the central bank. At the Bank of Japan’s regularly scheduled bond buying operation on Aug. 14...
China and India May Be Moving Toward a More Coordinated Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy
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August 27, 2025
In October 1962, while the world was fixated on the Cuban missile crisis, China and India went to war across their Himalayan frontier. In the context of a 13-day superpower standoff, the month-long Sino-Indian war became a sideshow. More than six...
Japanese agency commits Sh5.2b to boost businesses in Africa and Asia
The Standard
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President William Ruto delivers a keynote address at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) plenary summit on the society pillar in Yokohama city, Japan.[PCSU] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia...
Financial Inclusion: driving inclusive growth
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s journey toward financial inclusion has become a hallmark of development-driven central banking in South Asia. The first part of the article (published on August 23) outlines the progress: developing the inclusive regulatory...
China opens market to PNG seafood, coffee and cocoa
The National
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CHINA has opened its market to Papua New Guinea’s seafood and agricultural products such as coffee and cocoa beans, says Chinese Ambassador Yang Xiaoguang. Yang said in Port Moresby on Monday that last year, trade volume between China and PNG...
Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia earnings report
Dunya News
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian stocks were steady on Wednesday ahead of an earnings report from AI leader Nvidia (NVDA.O) that will shape near-term risk sentiment, while the U.S. dollar was frail as investors remained nervous about attacks on Federal...
Finance Minister keeping 'open mind' on future of Ministry for Women
RNZ
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August 26, 2025
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis is keeping an open mind on whether several government agencies should be rolled into larger ones, but says it is too early to make a judgement. The Public...
India, US discuss 10-year framework for defence partnership
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 26, 2025
India and the United States have held an intersessional dialogue — a preparatory meeting for the upcoming 2+2 ministerial talks — and discussed the pending 10-year framework for the India-US Major Defence Partnership. The Ministry of External...
India’s ONGC plans to set up trading unit for crude, refined fuels for group firms
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
India’s state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) ONGC is planning to set up a trading unit for the crude and refined fuels of its group companies, a top executive at ONGC Videsh said at an industry event. ONGC Videsh is the overseas investment...
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess China industrial profits data
CNBC
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August 26, 2025
Bombay Gate Gateway of India, Mumbai Arutthaphon Poolsawasd | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street, as investors assessed China industrial profits data. China's industrial profits...
Japans Nikkei rises ahead of Nvidias outlook, Advantest leads gains
Mint
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August 27, 2025
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia supplier Advantest, as investors awaited the U.S. chipmaker's outlook due before the Tokyo market opens on Thursday. The Nikkei rose 0.32% to 42,529.95, by the...
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Rises Ahead of Nvidia’s Outlook, Advantest Leads Gains
The Japan News
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August 27, 2025
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo The Tokyo Stock Exchange Reuters 12:33 JST, August 27, 2025 TOKYO, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia supplier Advantest, as investors awaited the U.S....
China Warns Against Nvidia H20 Chips: Here's Why That Won't Stop the AI Leader
Yahoo Finance
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August 25, 2025
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) received a shock on Friday after the Chinese government told its tech companies to stop using the company's H20 chips. The Chinese government appeared to make this decision in response to statements made by Commerce Secretary...
Asia's Growing Gold Demand Fuels Surging Derivatives Market
Seeking Alpha
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August 26, 2025
KanawatTH/iStock via Getty Images By Cameron Liao As of Q2 2025, 42% of global Micro Gold futures trading volume occurred during Asian hours (defined as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Singapore time) China and India accounted for over half of global gold...
China’s Mao has nothing on Chairman Trump
Asia Times
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August 27, 2025
If imitation really is the highest form of flattery, Xi Jinping’s economic team is surely blushing at Donald Trump’s China-style policy pivots. US President Trump’s esteem for the Chinese leader has long been evident to geopolitical experts. But...