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Global Brain appoints Shohei Ichimiya, Takuya Hosomura as general partners
Global Brain appointed Shohei Ichimiya and Takuya Hosomura as new general partners in its Investment Group. The two will oversee investment decisions under the firm’s revised management structure. Disclaimer: This news b
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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BUZZ — GenScript Biotech extends gain to hit near 5 — year peak on Eli Lilly deal
* Shares of GenScript Biotech Corp jump 8.2% to HK$40.28, their highest level since December 2021 * Stock extends a rally from the previous session after announcement of collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company * Stock t
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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EMERGING MARKETS — Ringgit, Taiwan dollar gains, South Korean won drops among muted Asian FX
Sept 18 (Reuters) — The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0205 GMT. Currencies Vs U.s. Dollar Currency Latest bid Previous Pct day Move Japan yen 156.220 155.96 -0.17 Sing dlr 1.275 1
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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OnEMI Technology Solutions board approves ₹832.19 crore preferential issue
The company’s board approved a proposal to raise up to ₹832.19 crore through a preferential equity issue.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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South Korea president Lee: reviewing whether to boost involvement beyond current level over Hormuz issue
South Korea president Lee: reviewing whether to boost involvement beyond current level over Hormuz issue
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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China Stocks Rebound on Oil Retreat, Tech Gains
The Shanghai Composite rose 0.5% to around 3,900, while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.8% to 13,500 on Friday, rebounding from the previous session as easing oil prices improved risk sentiment, while markets watched the
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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Anson Resources completes environmental baseline surveys for Yellow Cat drilling
Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) says it has completed environmental baseline field surveys across the Western and Central blocks of its Yellow Cat uranium-vanadium project in Utah ahead of planned resource-definition drilling.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC
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S.Korea President Lee: limited actions to safeguard South Korean economic interests, citizens possible
S.Korea President Lee: limited actions to safeguard South Korean economic interests, citizens possible
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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Ringgit and Taiwan dollar rise; won falls in muted Asian FX
At 0205 GMT, the ringgit and Taiwan dollar gained versus the dollar while the South Korean won fell; other Asian FX moves were muted, per a rates table.
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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S. Korea President Lee: Won't deploy troops to join conflict, concerns over Hormuz
S. Korea President Lee: Won't deploy troops to join conflict, concerns over Hormuz
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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Hong Kong Stocks Rise as Oil Slips, Tech Leads
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.8%, or around 200 points, to around 24,800 on Friday, as easing oil prices and softer US Treasury yields improved market sentiment after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis po
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz stays below 10 — day average, data shows
SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from six a day earlier and below the 10-day average of about 16, preliminary shipping data showed on Friday. The figu
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Malaysia pardons board members at palace amid speculation of meeting on Najib clemency
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Reuters) — A cabinet minister and member of a Malaysian pardons board chaired by its king was seen at the royal palace on Friday, an aide to the minister and a Reuters journalist said, amid specula
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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SBI Ven Capital invests in dtcpay Series A round
SBI Ven Capital invested in dtcpay’s Series A financing round through SBI Ventures Asset and the SBI-NTU-Kyobo Digital Innovation Fund. dtcpay is a Singapore-based digital payments firm that lets businesses and individua
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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S Korea President Lee: Various Countries Are Deploying Military Assets Near Strait Of Hormuz
S Korea President Lee: Various Countries Are Deploying Military Assets Near Strait Of Hormuz
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Gold edges higher as oil falls and dollar stays subdued
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,346.65/oz, supported by lower oil prices and a subdued US dollar amid focus on Middle East and global monetary policy outlook.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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AMC CEO Adam Aron praises SEC tokenized-stock trading rules
Adam Aron said the SEC is enabling on-chain trading of tokenized U.S. stocks by temporarily allowing venues to use permissioned automated market makers and liquidity pools.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Cuprina says overallotment gross proceeds would be ~$5.72M
Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) said that if the overallotment is exercised, gross proceeds would be approximately $5.72M.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) plans net proceeds for expansion
Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) said it plans to use net proceeds for expansion into new businesses, R&D to expand its product offerings, and growth and expansion into new markets.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Cuprina Holdings granted 45-day option for 648,373 shares
Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 648,373 shares at the offering price.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Cuprina Holdings closes public offering
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Cuprina Holdings Cayman raises ~$4.97M gross proceeds
Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) reported gross proceeds of approximately $4.97M from its offering.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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S. Korea president: Several nations moving military forces near Hormuz Strait
S. Korea president: Several nations moving military forces near Hormuz Strait
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Japan consumer inflation expected to accelerate, NLI economist says
NLI Research Institute economist Taro Saito said Japan’s consumer prices should gain momentum over coming months, including food and daily necessities, as utility-subsidy effects fade.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Tesla trades ~19% below Morningstar fair value, analyst says
TSLA closed Thursday at $366.20, up more than 2% on the day, after trading about 19% below Morningstar’s fair-value estimate, with “Very High Uncertainty” noted around emerging businesses.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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IndiGo raises add-on fees for infant travel, baggage and priority boarding
IndiGo revised charges for several ancillary services, increasing the cost of add-ons including infant travel and excess baggage.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australian gold stocks rise as bullion prices edge higher
* Australian gold stocks rise as much as 3.6%, their biggest intraday pct rise since August 20 * Gold stocks rise as bullion prices edge higher, supported by lower oil prices and a weaker U.S. dollar GOL/ * Sector majors
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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NSG demonstrates recycling post — consumer building glass into new float glass in Japan
NSG completed a Japan trial producing float glass using post-consumer glass recovered from building renovation projects. Waste glass from the University of Tokyo entered the Chiba float furnace in late August 2026 follow
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Waymo to bring autonomous ride — hailing to Singapore in 2028
SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Alphabet's autonomous driving unit Waymo will roll out its autonomous all-electric ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, Waymo announced on Friday, marking its first entry into Southea
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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DIARY — India economic, corporate events on September 18
BENGALURU, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Diary of India economic, corporate events on September 18 Economic, Corporate Events RIC Local Start Date Local Time Indicator Name Period Reuters Poll Prior INLOAN=ECI 18 Sep 2026 17:00 Ba
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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DIARY — Australia, New Zealand corporate earnings week ahead
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Diary of Australia and New Zealand (.AXJO,.NZ50) corporate earnings for the week ahead Australia & New Zealand Earnings Start Date Start Time (GMT) RIC Company Name Event Name 23-Sep-2026 NTS KMD.NZ K
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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TECHNICALS — Palm oil may test support 4,900 ringgit
For more technical analyses, click TECH/C SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Palm oil may test a support at 4,900 ringgit per metric ton, a break below which could open the way toward the 4,841-4,865 ringgit range. The contr
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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OpenAI Brings GPT-6 Astra to the Legal World With Case Law, But There Are Concerns
ChatGPT -maker OpenAI is taking GPT-6 Astra into the legal industry with a specialized platform aimed at helping law firms research cases, draft legal advice and develop AI-powered tools. OpenAI Targets Legal AI Market O
LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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NSE enables tokenised corporate bond issuances worth Rs 1,000 crore
REC and Larsen & Toubro raised Rs 500 crore each as DLT-based corporate bond issuances totaling Rs 1,000 crore were enabled within NSE’s regulated market infrastructure.
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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Strait Of Hormuz Commodity Vessel Crossings Fall To 4 On Thursday Vs 10-Day Average Of About 16, Data Shows
Strait Of Hormuz Commodity Vessel Crossings Fall To 4 On Thursday Vs 10-Day Average Of About 16, Data Shows - RTRS
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.1%, Nasdaq 100 -0.22%; USD/JPY +0.17%, WTI -0.89%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.1 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.22 percent, Dow futures is down 0.03 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent. In currencies, the doll
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Palm oil contract may test 4,900 ringgit support
Palm oil (FCPOc3) may test support at 4,900 ringgit per metric ton, with a potential move toward the 4,841–4,865 ringgit range if it breaks below.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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China NEA: To Steadily Promote Full Production Of Coal Capacity
China NEA: To Steadily Promote Full Production Of Coal Capacity
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC
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Four commodity ships pass Strait of Hormuz on Thursday vs 10-day average near 16, data shows
Four commodity ships pass Strait of Hormuz on Thursday vs 10-day average near 16, data shows
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC
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RBA Deputy Gov Hauser warns rates could rise further
RBA Deputy Gov Andrew Hauser told parliament the central bank will do whatever it takes to return inflation to target as forecast by the end of next year, signaling a possible further rate rise.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Cuprina prices 4,322,489 — share follow — on offering at USD 1.15 each
Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) closed a public offering of 4,322,489 Class A ordinary shares at USD 1.15 each. Gross proceeds totaled about USD 4.97 million, before underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Underwriter op
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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South Korea's Lee says he has no intention of seeking a second term
SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday he had no intention of seeking a second term in office, which is barred under the current constitution. He spoke at a televised news conferen
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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LS PREVIEW | BoJ Set To Hike As Focus Shifts To Pace Of Further Tightening
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CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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Soybeans set for weekly gain as China demand in focus
US soybean futures were lower on Friday but headed for a weekly gain as attention turned to Chinese demand ahead of next week’s Trump-Xi meeting, with support from stronger soymeal prices.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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MAS, PBoC: Singapore And China To Encourage More Green Panda Bond Issuance
To Expand Green Finance Cooperation - To Deepen Cooperation On Transition Finance
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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CUPR - Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited Announces Closing of Public Offering
CUPR - Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) Limited Announces Closing of Public Offering
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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ArMee Infotech sets IPO price band at ₹350-₹375
ArMee Infotech fixed its IPO price band at ₹350-₹375 per equity share and said the issue opens for subscription on September 23.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's AdAlta surges as partner lands up to $120 million cell therapy deal
* Shares of AdAlta rise as much as 33.3% to A$0.0040, marking their biggest intraday pct gain since September 3 * Shares hit their highest level since September 4 * Biotech firm says its cell therapy manufacturing partne
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Electricity Generating Announces Investment In Astoria Energy II, 615 MW CCGT In USA
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Electricity Generating PCL: Investment In Astoria Energy Ii, 615 Mw Ccgt In Usa Unit On September 16 Entered Agreement To Acquire 45.0549% Indirect Ownership Interest In Astoria Energy Ii From Gpp Fur
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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XP director Bruno Constantino Santos sells 123,257 common shares for $2.41 million
XP director Dos Santos Bruno Constantino Alexandre sold 123,257 Class A common shares on Sep. 16, 2026. Shares were sold at USD 19.58, cutting beneficial ownership to 1.5 million shares held indirectly. Disclaimer: This
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 20-Year JGB Falls 4.5bp To 3.790%
Japan Yield On 20-Year JGB Falls 4.5bp To 3.790%
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Says Firms Are Questioning Inflation Returning Below 3%
Australian businesses are starting to “bubble up” a view that elevated inflation may not fall back below 3%, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock told a parliamentary panel on Friday, according to Bloomberg
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC
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AirAsia sells six newly delivered aircraft amid financial strain
AirAsia Group Bhd has sold six newly delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, according to Bloomberg.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC
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S.Korea President Lee: never contemplated pursuing another term
S.Korea President Lee: never contemplated pursuing another term
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC
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S. Korea President Lee: to establish distinct economic and political capitals
S. Korea President Lee: to establish distinct economic and political capitals
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC
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Electricity Generating to invest in Astoria Energy II 615 MW CCGT
Electricity Generating PCL (EGCO) says it will invest in Astoria Energy II, a 615 MW CCGT power project in the USA.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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TPBI appoints Kamol Borrisuttanakul as CEO
TPBI passed a resolution to appoint Kamol Borrisuttanakul as CEO.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — TPBI Passes Resolution To Appoint Kamol Borrisuttanakul As CEO
Sept 18 (Reuters) — TPBI PCL: Passed A Resolution To Appoint Kamol Borrisuttanakul As Chief Executive Officer To Appoint Borrisuttanakul As Ceo In Place Of Chamaiporn Uerpairojkit Further company coverage: TPBI.BK (Reute
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Otto Energy Logs FY Net Profit After Tax $4.1 Million
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Otto Energy Ltd: Fy Net Profit After Tax Of Us$4.1 Million Fy Net Operating Revenue $15.2 Million Further company coverage: OEL.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Sequoia Financial Reviews Operating Subsidiaries For Possible Restructuring
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Sequoia Financial Group Ltd: Reviewing Operating Subsidiaries For Possible Restructuring Restructuring Review Process Underway, No Definite Decisions Made Further company coverage: SEQ.AX (Reuters.Bri
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Livium Says Envirostream Fire Provision Reduced To Nil
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Livium Ltd: Envirostream Fire Provision Reduced To Nil Five Claims From 2019 Fire Settled; Fire-related Provision Reduced To Nil All Claims Indemnified By Insurer; No Cash Outflow By Livium Further co
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Memphasys Secures 3 — Year Felix Agreement With Invido For A$674,000 Minimum Purchases
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Memphasys Ltd: Secures Three-year Felix Agreement With Invido For A$674,000 Minimum Purchases Further company coverage: MEM.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Global New Material International Proposes Issuance Of RMB — Denominated HKD — Settled Convertible Bonds
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Global New Material International Holdings Ltd: Proposed Issuance Of Rmb Denominated Hkd Settled Convertible Bonds To Issue Rmb1.3 Billion Convertible Bonds Net Proceeds From Convertible Bonds Rmb1,28
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Otto Energy logs FY net profit after tax of $4.1 million
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Macmahon To Acquire Aspect Engineering Solutions
Sept 18 (Reuters) — Macmahon Holdings Limited: Macmahon To Acquire Aspect Engineering Solutions Deal Enterprise Value A$75 Million Further company coverage: MAH.AX (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;)
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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South Korean shares rise as chipmakers track US peers
KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyers Korean won weakens against dollar South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Round-up of South Korean financial markets: * South Korean shares rose sharply on Fri
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Aduro Clean Technologies to present at PepsiCo Sustainability Innovation Hub 2026
Aduro will present at PepsiCo’s Sustainability Innovation Hub on Sept. 23, 2026 in Mexico City. Chief Revenue Officer Eric Appelman will pitch Hydrochemolytic technology as a chemical recycling route for polyolefin-rich
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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MOL says hydrogen — fueled engine for large commercial ships cuts GHG emissions by over 95% in land tests
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines-backed project completed land-based tests of a hydrogen-fueled main engine for large commercial vessels. Factory trials reached at least 95% hydrogen co-firing, cutting GHG emissions by more than 95%
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Livium says Envirostream fire provision reduced to nil
Livium Ltd (ASX:LIT) said its Envirostream fire provision has been reduced to nil.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Global New Material Proposes RMB-denominated, HKD-settled convertible bond issuance
Global New Material International Holdings Ltd said it proposes issuing RMB-denominated, HKD-settled convertible bonds on the HKEX-listed company (6616).
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Memphasys signs 3-year Felix agreement with Invido for A$674,000 minimum purchases
Memphasys has secured a 3-year Felix agreement with Invido, with minimum purchases totaling A$674,000.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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Macmahon to acquire Aspect Engineering Solutions
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC
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South Korea's Lee Jae Myung: Govt Responsible For Shortcomings, Vows Better Communication
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung: Govt Responsible For Shortcomings, Vows Better Communication
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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Malaysia consumer spending seen staying focused on essentials
CIMB Securities analyst Walter Aw Lik Hsin says Malaysia’s 2H consumer spending could remain skewed toward essentials and value-for-money purchases, supported by inelastic demand, government assistance and potential mini
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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South Korean shares rise; chipmakers mirror US peers
KOSPI rose 121.10 points, or 1.80%, as chipmakers tracked overnight US gains; investors also looked ahead to the Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Rise on Tech Gains
The benchmark KOSPI climbed more than 2% to around 6,850 on Friday, recovering losses from the previous session, as a rebound in US technology stocks lifted regional equities. The Nasdaq advanced 1.7% overnight, with tec
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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Gasoline Prices Ease
US gasoline futures fell to around $3.46 per gallon, slightly easing from an eight-week high, as expectations that Saudi Arabia could restore some disrupted exports soothed immediate supply concerns. The kingdom was repo
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC
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RBA's Bullock: Recent Oil Shock Hits Real Incomes And Makes Australians Poorer
RBA's Bullock: Recent Oil Shock Hits Real Incomes And Makes Australians Poorer
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC
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PBOC conducts CNY100 bln via 14-day reverse repo
China’s PBOC conducted CNY100 billion via a 14-day reverse repo on Friday, according to RTT News/dpa-AFX via TradingView News.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC
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UPDATE 1 — White House withdraws former Delta pilot for international aviation post
(Adds more details throughout, union declining to comment) By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) — The White House on Thursday withdrew its nomination of former Delta Air Lines pilot Jeffrey Anderson to serve
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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Yen slips ahead of expected BoJ rate hike
In early Asian trading, the yen weakened versus the dollar and euro ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike later in the session; USD/JPY was last at 156.19, down 0.1% on the day.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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RBA: Firms Starting To Ask If Inflation Coming Back Under 3%
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NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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PBOC conducts CNY463.3 bln via 7-day reverse repo
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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US sanctions Iran’s BitBank over Bitcoin payments for Hormuz transit
US authorities sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank, accusing it of processing Bitcoin payments for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
CRYPTO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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Central Petroleum raises FY26 revenue; Palm Valley drilling advances
Central Petroleum reported 2026 financial year sales revenue growth and improved operating margins, alongside progress on a two-well drilling campaign at its Palm Valley gas field.
EARNINGS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC
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US Heating Oil Prices Ease
US heating oil prices eased to around $5.05 per gallon, retreating from a record high of $5.26 reached earlier this week, as rising inventories and expectations of alternative routes for Middle Eastern barrels offered so
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Reliance Worldwide poised for third weekly gain on agreeing to Brookfield's $2.9 billion offer
* Shares of Reliance Worldwide rise as much as 0.4% to A$4.54 in early trade, heading for a sixth straight session of gains * Stock up 6% for the week, on track for a third straight weekly gain * Plumbing supplies firm o
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:37 AM UTC
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EGCO acquires 45.05% stake in 615 — MW Astoria Energy II gas plant in New York City
EGCO agreed to buy an indirect 45.05% stake in Astoria Energy II, a 615-MW combined-cycle gas plant in New York City. EGCO New York signed the purchase and sale agreement with Gulf Pacific Power on Sept. 16, 2026. The pl
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:37 AM UTC
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UBS expects RBA to hike twice by year-end
UBS now expects the RBA to raise the official cash rate twice before year-end, reaching 4.85% by November, citing hawkish Fed signals and elevated oil prices.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:34 AM UTC
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China sets yuan central parity at 6.7521 vs 6.7580
FX | Sep 18, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC
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Nifty 50 tests key support levels on Friday
Nifty 50 began Thursday below 23,200, printed an almost open low candle, then moved above the prior session’s high while extending gains for a second consecutive session before Friday’s test.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC
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GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ
BOJ set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high Traders brace for hawkish rhetoric from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls 1% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Tenax Therapeutics director Declan Doogan buys 53,000 shares worth $101,760
Tenax Therapeutics director Declan Doogan bought 53,000 common shares at USD 1.92, lifting direct holdings to 55,274 shares. Doogan also reported stock options covering 210,008 shares, with exercise prices ranging from U
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Travere Therapeutics SVP, Chief Accounting Officer Sandra Calvin disposes of $335,983 in common shares
Sandra Calvin, SVP and chief accounting officer, sold 5,375 Travere Therapeutics common shares on Sep. 15, 2026. Sales priced between $62.14 and $63.66 per share. * She exercised employee stock options for 5,375 shares a
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Kiora Pharmaceuticals EVP Keith J. Lane files initial beneficial ownership statement
Kiora Pharmaceuticals filed an initial beneficial ownership statement for Keith J. Lane, EVP of Clinical and Regulatory. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial i
REGULATION | Sep 18, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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BUZZ — MAAS rises as Australia clears $1.2 billion unit sale to Heidelberg
* Shares of Australia's MAAS Group rise as much as 9% to A$6.17, marking their biggest intraday pct gain since August 20 * Stock hits highest level since August 21 * Real estate firm says Australia's Treasurer, through t
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Australia Shares Inch Higher, Weekly Picture Muted
Australian stocks edged up 14 points, or 0.2%, to 8,747 in early Friday trade, extending gains for a third straight session after Wall Street rebounded overnight as easing oil prices and softer Treasury yields helped cal
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Kospi jumps over 2% as falling oil eases inflation worries
In early Asian trade on Sep 18, the Kospi rose 2.32% while the Nikkei added 0.75%; the Topix slipped 0.32%. Falling oil prices reduced inflation worries.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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Elevate Campuses sets IPO price band; subscription opens Sept. 23
Hillhouse Capital-backed Elevate Campuses Ltd. has announced its IPO price band. The offer opens for subscription on Sept. 23.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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Hindalco integrates resource efficiency into manufacturing and governance systems
Hindalco is integrating resource efficiency into its manufacturing and governance systems, focusing on waste utilisation, water conservation, emissions reduction and biodiversity.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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JSW sustainability chief urges accountability for Scope 3 emissions
Prabodha Acharya said companies should measure supply-chain footprints and focus decarbonisation where commercial influence can reduce meaningful emissions, beyond factory-gate operations.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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Brookfield to invest up to $600 million in ACME green molecule projects
ACME will use the Brookfield-backed funding to advance green molecule facilities and expand its clean energy supply network across markets, with investment up to USD 600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures.
ENERGY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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HDFC Bank shares dip below Rs 716, hit day low
HDFC Bank shares slipped below Rs 716 and fell to the day’s low, tracking broader weakness in financials amid cautious market sentiment.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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Asian stocks rise as oil dips; yen wobbles before BOJ
Asian stocks rose and the dollar held steady ahead of an expected rate hike from the Bank of Japan, with a dip in oil prices improving sentiment.
MACRO | Sep 18, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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Japan MOF To Auction Y2.8T Of 2-Year Govt Bonds Sep 30
TOKYO--Japan's Ministry of Finance said Friday it plans to auction Y2.8 trillion of two-year government bonds on Sep. 30, 2026. Issue 2-year govt bond Auction Date Sep 30, 2026 Settlement Date Oct 1, 2026 Maturity Date O
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Japan MOF To Auction Y300.0B Of 40-Year Govt Bonds Sep 29
TOKYO--Japan's Ministry of Finance said Friday it plans to auction Y300.0 billion of 40-year government bonds on Sep. 29, 2026. Issue 40-year govt bond Auction Date Sep 29, 2026 Settlement Date Sep 30, 2026 Maturity Date
RATES | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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RBA Gov Bullock: Forward-Looking Labour Market Indicators Remain Stable
RBA Gov Bullock: Forward-Looking Labour Market Indicators Remain Stable
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Asian session market picture: S&P 500 -0.13%, Nasdaq 100 -0.27%; USD/JPY +0.18%, WTI -0.68%, 9984 leads volume
Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.13 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.27 percent, Dow futures is down 0.04 percent and Russell futures is down 0.19 percent. In currencies, the dol
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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ChiNext Price Index opens up 1.6% at 3351.56
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Shenzhen Composite opens up 1.0% at 2494.95
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Shanghai Composite opens up 0.4% at 3891.96
Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.4% higher at 3891.96.
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC
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BRIEF — Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. Wins 291 Billion Won Order
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.: Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.: Wins 291 Billion Won Order Source text:... Further company coverage: 047040.KS
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC
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RBA Governor Bullock: forward-looking labor market gauges remain steady
RBA Governor Bullock: forward-looking labor market gauges remain steady
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC
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PBoC Injects 463.3B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged
PBoC Sells 100B Yuan Of 14-Day Reverse Repos - PBoC Drains Net 40.7B Yuan At Open Market Operations
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:23 AM UTC
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Daewoo Engineering & Construction wins KRW 291 billion order
Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. has won a KRW 291 billion order, according to TradingView News and KRX data (KRX:047040).
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:23 AM UTC
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China cbank pumps 100 bln yuan via 14 day reverse repos: statement
China cbank pumps 100 bln yuan via 14 day reverse repos: statement
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:23 AM UTC
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BUZZ — Australia's Cleanaway on pace for best week in more than a month on EQT bid progress
* Shares of Cleanaway Waste Management rise as much as 0.6% to A$2.705 in early trade * Stock on track to log 5.1% gain for the week, its strongest since August 10 * Waste management firm says bidder EQT Infrastructure i
MNA | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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Metropolitan Kentjana announces extraordinary shareholder meeting plan
Metropolitan Kentjana scheduled an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting for Oct. 27, 2026 in Jakarta. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While P
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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GRAINS — Soybeans head for weekly gain on China demand, soymeal strength
BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) — US soybean futures dipped on Friday but were headed for a weekly gain with Chinese demand in focus ahead of next week's meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping and support from
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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Cushman & Wakefield brokers AUD 10.05 million sale of Wellcamp logistics facility in Toowoomba
Direct Commercial Property bought 27 Heinemann Road, Wellcamp for $10.05 million in a sale managed by Cushman & Wakefield. Asset includes a 4.04-hectare site with 2,487 sqm of warehouse and office space, generating net a
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC