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The global investment landscape in 2026 is marked by sharply diverging paths between precious metals and cryptocurrencies. While gold and silver continue to benefit from supportive macroeconomic tailwinds, Bitcoin and other digital assets face headwinds stemming from liquidity constraints, regulatory…
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Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit an all-time high of 124,000 points on Wednesday as the proposed federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year was well-received by investors for being “neutral-to-positive”. Maintaining an aggressive stance on…
Beijing has condemned Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s New Year’s Day speech – including his vow…
Malaysia’s tourism minister has urged the public to be more friendly to visitors and take cleanliness…
Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s in 2026 to fifth place in the world,…
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Beijing has condemned Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s New Year’s Day speech – including his vow to boost the island’s defences – as full…
Malaysia’s tourism minister has urged the public to be more friendly to visitors and take cleanliness seriously as the country ramps up preparations for…
Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s in 2026 to fifth place in the world, according to an International Monetary Fund’s estimate, potentially…
Chinese rocket maker LandSpace aims to raise 7.5 billion yuan (US$1 billion) from an initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai, after becoming the first…