The pop-up will feature Exclusive Noguchi Coin x Jewel Limited-Edition Commemorative Coin and GST-exempt Coins from Mints across the World SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 September 2025 – Noguchi Coin will unveil the first-ever Jewel Special Edition Commemorative Coin at its debut overseas pop-up in Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore. Strictly limited to 100 pieces and available only for a limited time, the release marks a […]
Leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a phone call on Friday that may finalise a framework deal governing TikTok’s operations in the United States, even as tensions over tariffs and semiconductors sharpen. Senior U. S. and Chinese officials have indicated agreement on a deal which would transfer ownership or control of TikTok’s U. S. assets to American entities, meeting U. S. national security […]
Wild chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park and Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park consume enough ethanol from naturally fermenting fruit to equal around 14 grams a day—roughly two standard alcoholic drinks for a human of similar size. That is the finding of a new study published in Science Advances, offering fresh support for the “drunken monkey” hypothesis, which argues that human attraction to alcohol has deep evolutionary […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2025 – Response to the Policy Address 2025/26 by KK Chiu, International Director, Chief Executive, Greater China of Cushman & Wakefield: Housing Supply and Land Policy Optimize land resource allocation and accelerate public housing supply Hong Kong’s land allocation policies have a profound impact on people’s lives. We are pleased to see the government actively promoting Light […]
Heavy downpours have unleashed destructive floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh, killing three people when a house collapsed in the Nihri area of Mandi district and leaving widespread damage to infrastructure, property and transport. A massive landslide struck a house in Bragta village under Boe panchayat, Sundernagar subdivision, early morning when debris from an adjoining cliff gave way. Five family members were inside; two were rescued critically […]
Washington and Doha are on the verge of agreeing a substantially upgraded defence cooperation treaty following an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, sources say. The move signals a deepening strategic alignment as tensions in the region intensify. US diplomat Marco Rubio confirmed that both countries are “nearing finalisation” of an agreement that would strengthen joint military planning, basing, intelligence sharing and oversight of operations on […]
Beijing is preparing to roll out limited fiscal and monetary support as China faces weakening growth, dimming export demand and a fragile property sector. Analysts expect modest interest-rate cuts and additional spending, but size and scope will be constrained by a heavy debt burden and local government financing risks.
Official data shows industrial output rose 5.2% year-on-year in August, the slowest since August 2024, while retail sales grew just 3.4%, their weakest since November 2024. Fixed-asset investment across the first eight months of the year is up only 0.5%. Economic indicators like rising unemployment and falling home prices underscore growing domestic stress. Export demand, especially to the United States, has softened sharply.
Finance Minister Lan Fo’an has asserted that China’s debt remains at a “controllable and reasonable level,” while promising further fiscal reform to bolster consumption and investment. Hidden local government debt is being addressed, with over 60% of local government financing vehicles having mitigated their undisclosed obligations. Beijing has issued about 4 trillion yuan in special bonds out of a 6 trillion‐yuan quota allocated under its 2024-2026 framework.
Despite these assurances, fiscal options appear limited. Local governments, heavily dependent on land sales and property development for revenue, are seeing income dwindle amid the property slump. Many of them carry large off-balance-sheet debts, which limit their ability to borrow further without risking financial instability. Analysts warn that fiscal expansion beyond existing special bond quotas could trigger credit risk and undermine monetary policy transmission.
Monetary policy tools are seen as more flexible. The central bank is expected to pursue cuts in policy interest rates and perhaps reduced reserve requirement ratios for banks. Some targeted measures, such as support for housing and subsidised consumer loans, are under discussion. But reliance on monetary easing brings its own challenges—lower rates may offer limited stimulus when private sector demand is weak and households are wary of debt.
The property sector remains a key drag on growth. Unsold homes, delayed or incomplete projects, and tightly controlled borrowing rules for developers all erode confidence and investment. Local governments, deprived of revenue from land sales due to the real-estate slowdown, face pressures both to stabilize the housing market and to reduce their contingent liabilities.
Australian legislation banning under-16s from holding social media accounts will permit platforms to make some errors when checking age, government and watchdog officials have clarified, as new trials show limits in technology and equity in age verification. The law, passed in November 2024, comes into force on 10 December 2025, obliging “age-restricted social media platforms” to take “reasonable steps” to stop users under 16 from creating or […]
Matein Khalid I go into purdah for Wednesday’s FOMC D-Day secure in the knowledge, based on CME futures probability that the most important central bank in the world will cut its overnight borrowing policy rate by at least 25 basis points on Wednesday. Yet there are also “known unknowns” with the Fed’s decision that will haunt and reshape the financial markets as well as America’s toxic politics […]
By Nantoo Banerjee Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s recent claim of the country’s unemployment rate being the lowest among the G20 nations at two percent seems to lack credibility as per the records available with various government and non-government agencies connected with the matter. Mandaviya’s reference to India’s low unemployment rate came during […]Swiss private bank Lombard Odier executives have stressed that the Middle East is no more inherently risky than other global markets—but warned that wealth managers must perform rigorous due diligence to avoid regulatory pitfalls in future. The bank is increasing its investment in the region and is aiming to more than double its assets under management there. Frédéric Rochat, managing partner at Lombard Odier, and Ali Janoudi, […]
Memecoins have surged across cryptocurrency markets as traders shift bets toward a probable interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve and the possibility of U. S. altcoin ETF approvals. Bitcoin’s market share has declined by about 3.5% over the past month, while indexes comparing altcoin performance versus Bitcoin have entered so-called “altseason” territory.
Expectations that the Federal Reserve may reduce rates by 25 basis points later this month are currently priced in at over 90% by market observers using tools such as Polymarket and the CME’s FedWatch. A rate cut is widely seen as a trigger boosting risk-assets by lowering the comparative appeal of fixed-income securities.
The CoinDesk Memecoin Index rose roughly 7.1% over 24 hours, led by tokens like SHIB and BONE. These gains came despite Shiba Inu’s layer-2 network, Shibarium, being hit by a flash-loan exploit, which did not dampen investor enthusiasm.
Analysts point out that falling Bitcoin dominance, which reflects a shrinking slice of total crypto market capitalisation for the biggest token, often heralds a shift into altcoins. Indexes from providers including CoinMarketCap and CoinGlass have signalled this rotation of capital away from Bitcoin toward altcoins.
Institutional momentum is also tightening around altcoin exchange-traded funds; proposals for ETFs covering DOGE and TRUMP tokens are reportedly under consideration for U. S. markets in the final quarter of the year. Approval of such funds could draw both retail and institutional capital into memecoin-adjacent assets.
Mall of the Emirates will undergo a Dhs5 billion transformation aimed at reshaping the destination into a next-generation, multi-sensory retail, culture and lifestyle hub, as its operator, Majid Al Futtaim, continues to post strong financials for the first half of 2025. Majid Al Futtaim reported revenue of Dhs17.3 billion for the six months ending 30 June, up 3 per cent over the same period in 2024. EBITDA […]
The Trump administration has filed a motion in U. S. District Court, Maryland, to cancel the 2024 approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project established under the previous administration. It asserts that the authorisation underestimated impacts on search-and-rescue operations and commercial fisheries, and argues the permitting process was flawed under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The planned wind farm, developed by US Wind, would include 114 […]
South African bank FirstRand has reported a 10 percent increase in full-year net income, reaching 41.82 billion rand for the fiscal year ended 30 June, despite absorbing a 2.7 billion rand pre-tax provision tied to a UK motor finance claim. The provision stems from fallout over a UK Supreme Court ruling and proposed redress scheme by Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority, aimed at motorists who allege they were […]
Infosys Ltd cleared a share buyback plan worth ₹18,000 crore, its biggest to date, offering ₹1,800 per share under a tender‐route offer. The price represents a 19% premium over closing levels on the BSE and NSE.
The company intends to repurchase roughly 10 crore shares, amounting to about 2.41% of its equity. Approval came through a board resolution disclosed in regulatory filings.
Infosys’s share price had been under pressure, falling more than 1% on the day prior. The buyback announcement triggered mixed reactions: U. S.‐listed ADS shares edged up marginally, while shares in Mumbai closed lower, reflecting investor caution.
Company financials show free cash flow at ₹7,533 crore for the quarter ending 30 June, down about 17.7% year-on-year, though still exceeding net profit by a small margin. The firm held cash and investments totalling ₹45,204 crore at that date.
Analysts view the buyback as a signal of confidence in long-term cash flows, but also warn that slowing revenue growth in some verticals could weigh on future performance. The move follows pressure from investors for IT companies to not just return capital but also step up investments in cloud, AI, and product development.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison surged past Elon Musk to claim the title of world’s richest person for a brief window after Oracle’s stock skyrocketed following its earnings announcement. The wealth tracker Bloomberg valued Ellison at approximately $393 billion, exceeding Musk’s $384 billion, before Musk reclaimed the lead by market close. Oracle’s earnings blew past analysts’ expectations, driven by major AI-infrastructure contracts and a robust forecast for its […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Coehl has revealed its iPhone 17 Resin Designer Series, featuring translucent cases in soft pastels with delicate shimmer finishes. The four-piece collection ranges from sparkling silver to gentle lavender gradients, concealing high-level impact defense and wireless charging compatibility within subtle sophistication. Models Mirelle and Serina introduce further ease, their integrated straps blending function and elegance for all-day […]
Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, now Africa’s largest hydroelectric facility, signalling both a landmark in national development and renewed geopolitical strain along the Nile. The $5 billion project, capable of generating up to 5,150 MW, has launched with two turbines delivering about 750 MW, with full capacity yet to come online. The dam’s reservoir, now named Nigat Lake—meaning “Lake of Dawn”—floods an area […]
Markets are sending urgent signals. Gold has burst above $3,600 an ounce, a record that reflects both anticipation of rate cuts and a broader scramble for safety. Treasury yields have swung sharply, with shorter maturities pulled lower by expectations of central bank easing while long-dated bonds creep toward multi-year highs, and across equities, momentum has become fragmented, with volatility rising around political headlines and economic uncertainty. These […]
Detroit’s legacy automakers are poised to reap enormous financial benefits under federal rollback of emissions rules and EV incentives. General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Stellantis are redirecting billions of dollars previously earmarked for electric-vehicle development and regulatory compliance back into production of internal combustion engine vehicles and hybrids. Ford, for example, has already saved approximately $1.5 billion in regulatory credits this year alone, a sum that […]
The United States and European Union are ramping up economic pressure, yet sceptics say even tougher measures may fail to push Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signalled that imposing secondary tariffs on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil—coupled with coordinated sanctions—could trigger a collapse in Russia’s economy and potentially compel the president to consider diplomacy. Sanctions fall short in forcing Putin […]
Dubai is witnessing a sharp rise in gold-driven fortunes as long-established Indian entrepreneurs reshape its jewellery sector. Titan Company, known for its Tanishq brand, will acquire 67 per cent of Damas, a leading luxury jewellery retailer with some 146 outlets across the Gulf, for 1.04 billion dirhams, in a deal expected to close by 31 January 2026. This bold expansion markedly strengthens Titan’s foothold under its emerging […]
