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Why Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Drew Worldwide Attention

Why Pelosi's Taiwan Visit Drew Worldwide Attention

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan in August 2022 was a significant political event that drew reactions from around the world. As the Speaker of the U....
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Analysis-Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill

Analysis-Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill

By Andrea Shalal and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns about new trade powers the legislation would grant President Donald Trump.
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Stocks climb as strong tech results reignite AI trade, yen swings

Stocks climb as strong tech results reignite AI trade, yen swings

By Niket Nishant July 31 (Reuters) - Global stocks rallied on Friday as robust results from Amazon and Microsoft reassured bruised investors to return to AI trade, while currency traders stayed alert to intervention a day after Japanese authorities likely stepped in to prop up the yen.
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Stocks climb as Amazon, Microsoft results reignite AI trade, yen swings

Stocks climb as Amazon, Microsoft results reignite AI trade, yen swings

By Niket Nishant and Rae Wee July 31 (Reuters) - Global stocks rallied on Friday as robust results from Amazon and Microsoft reassured bruised investors to return to AI trade, while currency traders stayed alert to intervention a day after Japanese authorities likely stepped in to prop up the yen.
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Singapore Tops Global Passport Rankings with Increased Visa-Free Access

Singapore Tops Global Passport Rankings with Increased Visa-Free Access

Singapore has emerged as the holder of the world's most powerful passport in 2026, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations. This marks a significant increase from 173 destinations in 2016. The Henley Passport Power Index highlights the rise of Asian countries in global mobility, with Japan, South Korea, and the UAE also ranking highly. The UAE has notably expanded its visa-free access by 153 destinations over the past two decades. The rankings reflect shifts in international relations and the growing influence of Asian nations in global travel.
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BTS Boycott the Grammys, But Will Other Artists Follow?

BTS Boycott the Grammys, But Will Other Artists Follow?

Experts say the group's decision reflects their unique status in the industry
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Asia stocks surge, yen steals spotlight after suspected intervention

Asia stocks surge, yen steals spotlight after suspected intervention

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - Asian markets rallied hard with Wall Street on Friday as South Korea's battered market made a record comeback, stirring hopes that the recent selloff in AI-linked assets may be near an end.
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Busan’s Asian Project Market Unveils 30 Selections for 2026 Edition

Busan’s Asian Project Market Unveils 30 Selections for 2026 Edition

Busan’s Asian Project Market (APM) has unveiled the 30 feature projects selected for its 2026 edition. APM set a new all-time submissions record for the third consecutive year, receiving 604 entries from 48 countries. That marked an increase of 149 submissions year-on-year, following 455 submissions from 44 countries in 2025, 441 from 44 countries in […]
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Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says

Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says

By Summer Zhen HONG KONG, July 30 (Reuters) - Asia-focused equity hedge funds are heading for their biggest monthly drawdown on record, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as a broad AI stock rout wiped out much of the gains from crowded bets in the sector.
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Stocks set for weekly gain after tech earnings soothe AI fears, yen retreats

Stocks set for weekly gain after tech earnings soothe AI fears, yen retreats

By Niket Nishant and Rae Wee July 31 (Reuters) - A late-week rally in global shares left them on track for weekly gains after earnings from some U.S. tech giants eased concerns about AI returns, while the yen declined after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday.
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Morning Bid: Yen sinks as BOJ holds - and it's the KOSPI's best day

Morning Bid: Yen sinks as BOJ holds - and it's the KOSPI's best day

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter What a wild ride. Markets in Asia staged a blistering rally on Friday after the scorching selloff in tech stocks earlier this week, while the yen resumed its descent as the Bank of Japan left interest rates on hold.
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Stocks surge, yen awaits BOJ presser after intervention boost

Stocks surge, yen awaits BOJ presser after intervention boost

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) - Asian markets rallied hard with Wall Street on Friday as South Korea's battered market made a record comeback, stirring hopes that a recent rout in AI-related stocks had run out of steam.