China's Politburo aims to stabilize employment and market expectations, reports Xinhua
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The United Arab Emirates has demanded that Pakistan immediately repay a $3.5 billion loan, a move that threatens to deplete 20% of Pakistan's central bank reserves amid regional diplomatic tensions.
China has blocked the Meta-Manus deal, unnerving entrepreneurs and investors.
The Philippine peso extended its decline, reaching a new record low of 60.993 per dollar.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly mandated that soldiers fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine must commit suicide on the battlefield to avoid capture.
The Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark interest rate, though three of the nine board members dissented against the decision, causing the yen to rise against the dollar.
Amazon says it plans to expand its Amazon Now quick commerce service to 100 Indian cities; the service is currently live in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Bank of Japan says it plans to keep increasing interest rates in step with shifts in economic activity, price trends, and financial market conditions.
The Bank of Japan has maintained its current policy rate while increasing its inflation forecast, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran.
The Bank of Japan stated that board members Nakagawa, Takata, and Tamura proposed raising the short-term policy rate target from 0.75% to 1.0%.
Australia unveiled draft laws on Tuesday that would force Meta, Google and TikTok to pay local publishers for news content or face a 2.25% levy on their Australian revenue.
Death toll from Indonesia train collision doubles to 14, rail agency says.
The death toll from a train collision in Indonesia has increased to seven, with 81 people reported injured as rescue operations continue.
The death toll from a train crash in Indonesia has risen to 14, according to the head of the state railway firm.
Japan's Prime Minister vowed to strengthen the nation's defense capabilities by revising key policy documents, Kyodo News reported.
Shanghai-based photonics chip company Lightelligence surged nearly 400% in its Hong Kong trading debut after raising about $310 million in its initial public offering.
Chinese battery giant CATL aims to raise $5 billion through a share placement, the Wall Street Journal reports.
At least four people were killed in a train collision on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
At least seven people were killed and more than 80 others injured when two trains collided near Jakarta, Indonesia. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors trapped in the wreckage.
Japan Finance Minister Katayama said volatility in crude oil futures is impacting the foreign exchange and he is ready to act decisively.
Lightelligence, a Chinese optical-computing company, is set to begin trading in Hong Kong on Tuesday after raising $323 million in its IPO.
At least four people are dead after two trains collided at a station outside Indonesia's capital on Monday, with officials reporting that several passengers remain trapped in a damaged car.
At least four killed and dozens injured in Indonesia train crash.
Clashes in Indonesia's Papua as hundreds protest military presence
China is pressuring Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of the AI startup Manus, marking a significant regulatory intervention by Beijing.
Four people were killed when two trains collided outside Jakarta, officials said.