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A passenger was arrested for allegedly stealing HK$6,000 (US$765) in foreign currency during a Bangkok to Hong Kong flight, with the incident captured on camera and reported to cabin crew.

India has accumulated a record $127 billion in foreign-currency inflows from its diaspora through a dollar-swap window since June, providing a larger reserve cushion to support the rupee amid potential external pressures.

China's central bank injected 5 billion yuan via 7-day reverse repos at a 1.40% rate, signaling liquidity support and policy stability amid economic recovery efforts.

India’s central bank (RBI) accumulated $136 billion through capital-raising measures, strengthening its reserves to defend the rupee’s value.

The US and Japan executed a coordinated, unprecedented currency intervention last week to halt the Japanese yen's slide, with the US Treasury selling euros instead of dollars.

China's central bank (PBOC) set the yuan's daily reference rate stronger than 6.80 per dollar for the first time since 2023, signaling its comfort with the currency's strength.

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) depreciated to a three-year low, underperforming all Asian currencies, primarily driven by the negative impact of rising global oil prices.

The cost of hedging the Turkish lira has reached an 8-month high, indicating that traders remain bearish on the currency despite potential positive developments such as the end of the US-Iran war.

The onshore yuan has strengthened after the People's Bank of China increased the daily reference rate by the most since January, indicating a positive shift in the Chinese currency market.

The Bitcoin network has produced its 20 millionth coin, a milestone that highlights the increasing appeal of Bitcoin as a digital money system with a transparent, predictable, and scarce supply, particularly in light of fiat currency risks.

South African government bonds have experienced a significant decline due to concerns over inflation fueled by rising oil prices and a weaker currency, potentially leading to further interest-rate hikes.

Indonesian stocks and currency are experiencing a downturn due to the escalating Iran conflict, which is affecting regional assets and investor confidence.