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Hashdex's NCIQ crypto ETF added Hyperliquid's HYPE token as its fifth-largest holding with a 3.4% weighting, while Bitcoin's share in the ETF declined.

Japanese trading house stocks rose after Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel stated the conglomerate plans to hold its stakes in these firms for decades, signaling long-term commitment.

Hong Kong veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu‑ming died at age 94, with the city’s culture chief noting his artistic contributions.

Hongkong Land, a major property developer and subsidiary of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd., is exploring billion-dollar property deals in Japan as part of a strategic pivot by its parent company toward becoming an investment firm.

The article describes the growth of 'friend-for-hire' services in Thailand, a gig economy trend driven by demographic shifts such as an aging population and rising single-person households.

South Korea's foreign-exchange reserves increased by a record $14.33 billion in August, driven by a surge in commercial banks' foreign-currency deposits at the central bank.

The article reports heightened vigilance in Japan over student suicides as a new school term begins, highlighting personal concerns of parents about mental health among junior high students.

The article reports a sharp deterioration in Hongkong Post's financial position starting in 2017-18, citing a loss of more than HK$100 million.

US export curbs have driven Chinese tech firms to focus on 'chokepoints'—critical technology gaps—resulting in a higher share of IPOs on Shanghai’s Star Market targeting these areas.

The article highlights the strong performance of business services providers, noting a 20.3% industry return over the past six months compared to the S&P 500's 12.3% gain.

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Pakistan successfully issued $3 billion in junk-rated bonds split into two tranches, leveraging recent credit rating upgrades to attract investors.