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New World shares slip after investors rethink 11 Skies involvement

New World Development shares reversed gains as investors weighed the company's role in the 11 Skies project, stirring caution in Hong Kong markets.

Lynas Targets Brazil with Takeover Bid for Meteoric Resources

Lynas moves to acquire Meteoric Resources to gain exposure to Brazil's rare earths and strengthen its non‑Chinese supply options.

Could the UN Become a ‘Secular Pope’ for Global Mediation?

Advocates propose a neutral, moral mediator at the UN to navigate rising geopolitical complexity and reinforce international conflict resolution.

Bond Yields Climb as Oil Retreat Fails to Curb Market Pressure in Japan and US

Bond yields rose in Japan and the United States despite falling oil prices, keeping central bank policy and upcoming data under market scrutiny.

Australian interest rates climb to 15-year high after fourth rise this year

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its policy rate for the fourth time this year, pushing borrowing costs to a 15-year peak and weighing on households and markets.

Nidec to Record Over $3.8bn Impairment, Hit to Earnings and Balance Sheet Expected

Japanese motor maker Nidec will record an impairment exceeding $3.8bn, a non-cash charge that will affect reported profits and key financial ratios.

Exoskeletons Step Out of the Factory: Chinese Makers Target Everyday Consumers

Chinese manufacturers are adapting exoskeleton technology for home and personal use, shifting from industry and medical niches to wider consumer markets.

Inside the Washington Summit: How the Trump–Xi Visit Played Out

A concise account of how the Trump–Xi meetings in Washington unfolded and what official statements said about the next steps.