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China vanke’s bond extension request signals renewed unease in property sector

China’s property market faces fresh doubts as state-backed developer China Vanke seeks bondholder approval to delay repayment on a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond due December 15. This request marks the first public extension for Vanke, a household name with projects across China’s......

Russia considers debt relief to support struggling railway giant

Russia is evaluating a rescue package for its state-owned rail company, Russian Railways, which faces an overwhelming debt burden of 4 trillion roubles ($51 billion). The company, the country’s largest commercial employer with 700,000 staff, has seen revenue decline amid a slowdown in the wartime......

Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s following Australia's lead

Malaysia announced plans to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16 starting in 2026, aligning with Australia’s pioneering restrictions that come into effect in December 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of the measure, emphasizing......

Japan’s bond yields ease after government approves $135 billion stimulus package

Japanese government bond yields retreated from their highest marks in 17 years following the approval of a substantial 21.3 trillion yen ($135 billion) economic stimulus package by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet. The stimulus aims to support economic growth and ease inflationary pressures,......

Severe floods devastate central Vietnam, exposing climate risks

Heavy rainfall has led to unprecedented flooding across central Vietnam, resulting in at least 41 deaths and widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure, and farmland. Entire city blocks in key coastal areas, including Nha Trang and Quy Nhon, have been submerged, forcing residents to take refuge......

Kosovo Parliament fails to form government again, new elections likely

The Kosovo Parliament failed on Wednesday to elect a government for the second time in recent weeks, extending a political deadlock that has paralyzed the country’s institutions. This development increases the likelihood of early legislative elections to resolve the ongoing crisis. The candidate......

Asia-Pacific markets fall on tech sell-off and fears of AI bubble

Asian stock markets declined sharply amid growing investor concerns over inflated valuations in the technology sector, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI). Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped nearly 1.8%, closing just below......

United States mission in Morocco resumes full services after prolonged government shutdown

The United States Embassy in Morocco has restored all operations following the end of a forty three day federal shutdown that brought parts of the American government to a standstill. The embassy’s announcement came shortly after Congress approved a continuing resolution that reopened federal agencies......

Trump signs bill ending 43-day government shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday evening, bringing an end to a record 43-day government shutdown. The measure allows over one million federal employees to return to work and resumes disrupted services across the nation. Federal operations to resume Thursday The legislation funds most......