Japan’s rental housing market gets a boost as demand for home restoration and renovation services expands.
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“Eating homework” takes on a literal meaning in China as students seek a quirky way to cope with exam stress.
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China’s Finance Ministry announces a 130 billion yuan reopening of three-year bonds for September 21.
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China’s Finance Ministry schedules a 20 billion yuan 28-day bill auction for September 16.
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Shipping activity through Hormuz declines as rising Middle East tensions disrupt regional traffic.
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China’s August data points to persistent economic weakness as investment and consumption ease.
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Kpler data points to a sharp drop in Hormuz traffic: Bulk carrier crossings fell to 4 on Monday from 10 a day earlier.
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SOUTH KOREA (JUL) MONEY SUPPLY L SA MOM ACTUAL: -0.5% VS 0.8% PREVIOUS
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SOUTH KOREA (JUL) MONEY SUPPLY M2 SA MOM ACTUAL: 0.3% VS 0.7% PREVIOUS
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Industrial facility damaged by drone strike in Russia’s Samara region, authorities report.
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China’s factories rev up as consumer spending loses momentum, highlighting persistent economic imbalances.
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BOJ set for its biggest rate hike of the cycle as pressure on policymakers intensifies., citing RTRS
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Coinbase climbs on CLARITY Act developments: The bill needs 60 votes to advance, with Republicans releasing a revised draft ahead of Tuesday’s procedural vote.
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Travel discount bookings open in Japan to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery.
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Japan’s 20-year government bond auction draws stronger demand, with bid-cover ratio rising to 4.01 from 3.98.
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HONG KONG’S STOCK MARKET COMES UNDER PRESSURE AS A WAVE OF AI LISTINGS ADDS TO SUPPLY CONCERNS, FT REPORTS.
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Oxford spin-off develops low-cost jet engines for drones, FT reports.
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Saudi Arabia faces mounting pressure as Iran’s allies expand their regional push - FT
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Italian AI cybersecurity start-up Exein raises $270mn to fight hackers with AI, FT reports.
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Putin postpones a summit over concerns about a Ukrainian drone threat, FT reports.
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Lagarde’s potential early departure prompts calls for clarity from ECB staff, according to the FT.
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