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Crypto Liquidity Shifts: Institutions Enter as Russia Redraws Rules
Institutional flows surge via SBI, Janus Henderson, and Kalshi, while Russia targets USDT. Bitcoin holds $62K amid ETF outflows and Strategy risks.
Asian Tech Rout Deepens as KOSPI Triggers Circuit Breaker
South Korea's KOSPI plunged over 8%, triggering a circuit breaker, amid a broad Asian tech rout. Bitcoin diverged, rising 3% to $63K.
NATO Condemns Russian Drone Strike on Romanian Apartment Building
NATO and EU condemn Russia after a drone accidentally struck a Romanian apartment building near the Ukraine border, escalating tensions.
Asian Tech Stocks Hit All-Time Highs as AI Boom Fuels Rally
Asian equities reached a record high led by tech, with Nvidia's PC push and SoftBank's AI investment driving gains despite geopolitical tensions.
South Korea's Tech Rally Drives Kospi to New Record High
South Korean stocks hit fresh highs as tech stocks surge, with Samsung Electronics jumping over 10%. The rally bucks mixed Asia-Pacific markets.
Japan Boosts Defense Spending, Rejects 'Neo-Militarism' Label
Japan increases defense spending and revises arms export guidelines amid rising tensions, while seeking dialogue with China and other neighbors.
Hegseth's Defense Spending Ultimatum Shifts Alliance Dynamics
U.S. Secretary of War Hegseth pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending, praising Asian partners. Analysis of geopolitical and market impacts.
Iran Ceasefire Hopes Send Oil Tumbling, Boost Travel to Asian Secondary Cities
As US-Iran ceasefire talks progress, oil prices plunge and travelers shift to domestic destinations, reshaping markets.
Asian Markets Tumble as Geopolitical, Monetary Risks Converge
Asian stocks fell sharply on Thursday amid Iran-US tensions, Bank of Korea hawkish signals, and record crypto ETF outflows. South Korea's Kospi faces reversal risk due to concentration.
Naphtha Crunch Hits Japan and South Korea as Iran Conflict Strains Supply
A naphtha shortage, stemming from the Iran conflict, is paralyzing petrochemical giants in Japan and South Korea, with operating rates slashed and supply chains under threat.
Russia Warns US: Evacuate Kyiv as Peace Talks Stall
Russia warns US to evacuate Kyiv amid stalled peace talks. Naphtha shortages hit South Korea, raising global supply chain risks.
Nikkei Hits 65,000 as Oil Drops on Iran Breakthrough
Japan's Nikkei 225 surged to a record above 65,000, while oil prices fell after Trump signaled progress in Iran talks. Holiday-thinned trading amplified moves.
Nvidia's AI 'Five Layer Cake' Drives Asia Tech Rally
Nvidia's blockbuster quarter and Huang's AI 'five layer cake' vision ignite Asia tech surge, despite conceding China chip market to Huawei.
Russia-China Mega-Deal: 40 Pacts Signed, Pipeline Stalled
Putin and Xi sign over 40 deals across trade, tech, and nuclear security, but the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline remains unresolved.
HSBC Warns of AI-Driven Concentration Risk in Asian Markets
HSBC cautions that over half of FTSE Asia ex-Japan returns come from just three AI stocks, urging diversification into 10 'forgotten gems'.
Geopolitical Chess: Russia-China Oil Deal Looms as Iran Tensions Ease
Analysis of how the Russia-China summit and Trump's Iran strike postponement reshape global oil markets, with European shortages looming.
Putin-Xi Summit Tests China's Balancing Act Amid US Tensions
Analysis of Putin's Beijing visit as Kremlin seeks strategic triangle and oil deals, while China manages ties with Washington and Moscow.
Putin-Xi Summit: Geopolitical Realignment Amid Iran Crisis
As Trump threatens Iran and G7 meets, Putin and Xi plan talks in Beijing, signaling a shift in global power dynamics.
Trump's China Trip: Taiwan Arms Sales Fade as Bigger Priorities Emerge
Trump's 2026 China visit sidelines Taiwan arms sales. Analysis reveals strategic pivot to trade and North Korea, reshaping US-Asia policy.
Air Indiaβs $2.8B Loss Drags SIA: A Costly Bet or Strategic Masterstroke?
Singapore Airlines takes a SG$945M hit from its Air India investment. We analyse the long-term payoff amid mounting losses.