World’s first yen-pegged stablecoin debuts in Japan
Japan megabanks to jointly issue stablecoins, Nikkei says; China also considers allowing usage of yuan-backed stablecoins
US, China reach framework to avert 100% tariffs and delay rare earth export curbs
US Treasury Secretary Bessent, Vice Premier He Lifeng agree on deal to ease trade tensions
60 countries to sign landmark UN cybercrime treaty in Hanoi, addressing offenses costing trillions annually
Convention aims to enhance global cybercrime cooperation but faces criticism over potential human rights concerns
Gold trims losses after US inflation data; set to end nine-week win streak
Spot gold prices dip 0.2%, down over 3% for the week, with U.S. gold futures settling lower at $4,137.8 per ounce
Global equity fund inflows surge as US-China trade tensions ease
Investors acquired a net $11.03 billion worth of global equity funds during the week
Investors use dotcom era playbook to dodge AI bubble risks
Investors eye 'building blocks of a bubble' in Wall Street tech, with well-timed diversification seen as key to navigating AI boom
Netflix shuts down game studio behind ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’
Studio's closure was confirmed by its co-founder and former CEO, David Rippy, in a LinkedIn postÂ
US, China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks
US, Chinese officials to meet on sidelines of ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur; Chinese rare earth restrictions, US export control blacklist are key flashpoints
Oil slips on skepticism about US commitment to Russian oil sanctions
Brent, US crude both gain over 7% in the week
Gold poised to snap nine-week winning streak as US inflation test looms
Gold heads for biggest weekly percentage fall since November 2024; Silver down 7% so far this week; Palladium down more than 2% on day
Indonesia seizes millions of hectares of palm plantations under military-backed nationalisation drive
Crackdown brings 5 million hectares under state scrutiny, raising global supply concerns
Nearly 700 people, including Pakistanis and Indians, flee into Thailand after Myanmar scam-centre raid
Thailand detained 677 people, including 618 men and 59 women, after they crossed the border into Tak province
China confirms US trade talks to be held in MalaysiaÂ
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as both nations seek to ease tensions before key leaders’ summit
Asia shares gain on US-China trade hopes; oil eases
Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.16%, DAX rises 0.14%, FTSE edges 0.04%; S&P 500 futures gain 0.12%, bitcoin climbs 0.8% to $110,512.30, ether up 1.2% to $3,878.01
Oil prices dip after surge, remain on track for weekly gain amid supply fears
Brent, WTI both headed for 7% weekly gain; US sanctions on two Russian oil companies raise supply concerns; Chinese state oil majors to suspend Russian oil purchases