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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 pre-bell Thursday, as interest rates eased marginally but global crud

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).

The article reports that former U.S.

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.

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.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark warned that New Zealand should not become a proxy in Pacific security dynamics, citing recent defense diplomacy efforts such as a cooperation pact with Papua New Guinea.

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development opened a new Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur, signalling an effort to deepen trade and Belt‑and‑Road connectivity with Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Deadly flooding in Nepal was reported on the Big Take Asia podcast, highlighting the country’s climate vulnerability and noting that the disaster could undermine Nepal’s growing hydropower development plans.