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Weak Southeast Asia Bond Auctions Offer Buying Chance, Funds Say

Sluggish demand at Southeast Asian bond auctions is creating entry points for fund managers drawn to the region’s economic resilience.

OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules

OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety requirements

Iran war won't end until after US midterm elections, says Trump

The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote.

Traders Brush Aside Scott Bessent’s ‘Bet Against Me’ Tough Talk

Over and over again, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent keeps warning investors that he’s going to burn them.

Oil prices stymie economic recovery

Rising global oil prices pose a risk to Thailand's tepid economic recovery, potentially weighing on consumption, investment costs, business confidence and tourism, says a leading economist.

Gold Steadies Near $4,400 as Traders Weigh Fed Rate-Hike Path

Gold steadied, as traders awaited US inflation data due later this week for clues to whether the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates.

Chinese Tech Firms’ Share Sale Spree Sparks Valuation Concerns

Chinese firms are increasingly turning to equity fundraising to bankroll their AI ambitions, fueling investor concerns about earnings dilution and oversupply in an already-underperforming market.

AI is becoming harder to control – can humans stay in charge?

AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

Two-thirds of Japan firms support PM Takaichi's economic policies: Reuters poll

Famous Brazil Judge Yanked From ‘Fake News’ Probe That Made Him

Brazil’s chief justice removed the Supreme Court’s most prominent judge from a sprawling, seven-year probe into “fake news,” seeking to tame an institutional crisis that has spilled over into October’s presidential election.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.