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Vietnam reported a trade deficit of $113 million for the ninth consecutive month, driven by increased imports of machinery and materials for factory expansion.

China’s services sector activity rebounded in August, exceeding private survey forecasts and signaling stronger-than-expected demand in services, which contrasts with broader economic weakness.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

A sharp rise in the Japanese yen during New York trading has heightened trader vigilance for any sign that authorities will intervene again after a July intervention, according to Bloomberg.

Six Ebola checkpoints in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo ceased reporting due to unpaid staff, indicating a breakdown in public health infrastructure funding or administration.

Natixis Investment Managers increased its allocation to Japanese equities while reducing US equity exposure, citing enduring economic growth momentum in Japan.

The article reports that the Singapore dollar (SGD) is inversely correlated with the US dollar more than other Asian currencies, suggesting it could strengthen if the 'dollar debasement trade' accelerates.

The article highlights that major global pension funds and insurers have significant exposure to US assets without adequate hedging against a weaker dollar, which could amplify currency depreciation if market sentiment deteriorates.