Month: August 2024

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Harris’ record suggests she would prioritize the Indo-Pacific, CFR political scientist says

The DNC’s 2024 platform recently sparked speculation that U.S. foreign policy under a Harris administration might pivot from the Indo-Pacific to Europe.

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Singapore introduces measures to cool the public housing market

The loan-to-value limit for Housing Development Board loans has been lowered from 80% to 75%, the government said.

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Beijing and Hollywood are decoupling as Chinese audiences favor domestic productions

After years of strong showings in China’s box office, Hollywood films are being pushed out by homegrown blockbusters in the massive movie market.

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This couple lives in an apartment in Italy that sat mostly abandoned for 22 years—take a look inside

The home hadn’t been lived in full-time since 2002. The previous owners, who inherited the property, occasionally used it as a vacation house.

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Japan’s Nikkei soars over 3% to clock best week in 4 years amid a broad rally in Asia markets

Traders in Asia digested non-oil exports data from Singapore, which massively beat Reuters’ poll expectations

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After medic’s rape and murder, Indian doctors stage 24-hour nationwide strike

The Indian Medical Association has called for a suspension of non-emergency medical services from Saturday 6 am local time.

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Inside the $93 million Wall Street heist that stemmed from Russia

CNBC podcast “The Crimes of Putin’s Trader” recounts the rise and fall of Vladislav Klyushin and his business empire. He was just released from a U.S. prison in a prisoner swap.

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‘Pulling a Joe Biden’: Reactions to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s resignation

One expert said the move was reminiscent of U.S. President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race less than a month ago.

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The big ‘carry trade’ unwind is far from over, strategists warn

Strategists have warned it is too early to give the all-clear to the rapid unravelling of “carry trades.”

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Adani Group shares shed billions after Hindenburg allegations against regulator

The group’s flagship firm Adani Enterprises slipped as much as 5% in early morning deals, before paring some of its losses.