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Bitget, a private crypto exchange, is reported to be in discussions with major Wall Street firms, including BlackRock, to expand distribution of tokenized ETFs in Asia.

An adult male orangutan in Indonesia died after exposure to haze from wildfires in a palm oil plantation, highlighting environmental and regulatory risks in the region.

CNBC has announced the closure of its Hong Kong office and the cancellation of several flagship international daily shows as part of a significant operational overhaul in Asia and Europe.

Wall Street futures were mixed ahead of the bell as interest rates eased marginally, while global oil markets showed muted activity.

Pencil Finance completed a $1M onchain lending cycle for 6,600 underserved students in Southeast Asia, marking an expansion of decentralized finance (DeFi) lending into education financing.

TNL Mediagene, a NASDAQ-listed technology and digital media company specializing in AI-driven advertising and data analytics, announced a 1-for-8 share consolidation (reverse stock split).

Europe is entering the winter season with natural gas storage levels at their lowest in nearly two decades, creating a high-risk environment for energy security.

Asian LNG spot prices rose to $25.908 per mmBtu, a 5% weekly gain, following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions after President Trump announced strikes targeting Iranian military equipment near the Strait of Hormuz.

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A surge in investor interest for AI-generated dramas has driven a 64% increase in the stock price of Mango Excellent Media Co., positioning it as a top performer in Asia this week.

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) CEO Jotaro Tamura discussed the business impact of the Middle East conflict and shipping industry outlook in a Bloomberg interview.

IFM Investors, an Australian asset manager, plans to allocate up to 50% of a $1 billion private credit fund to Asian markets, citing untapped opportunities and favorable lending structures.