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From pariah to power player: Saudi's MbS reclaims world stage in US visit

FILE PHOTO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signs a defence agreement next to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 17, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear energy on the agenda

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman during a welcoming ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

South Korean conglomerates pledge $714 billion domestic investment after US trade deal

epa12528742 (L-R) Business leaders SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung attend a meeting headed by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, 16 November 2025, to discuss follow-up measures after the release of a joint fact sheet on bilateral trade and security agreements with the United States. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Bitcoin erases year’s gain as crypto bear market deepens

Just a little more than a month after reaching an all-time high, Bitcoin has erased the more than 30 per cent gain registered since the start of 2025 .

Trump has bought at least $106 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show

US President Donald Trump’s new bond investments span several industries, including sectors that have already benefited, or are benefiting, from his administration’s policy changes such as financial deregulation.

US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

Under the agreement, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Seoul will form a new partnership with the US on shipbuilding.

Michael Burry of Big Short fame deregisters Scion Asset Management

Scion Asset Management's registration status with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed it was terminated as of Nov 10.

Singapore’s bonds set to gain on tighter supply, more liquidity

Singapore’s government bonds may see elevated demand through the end of the year, according to Barclays.

Laopu Gold, Baidu, Trip.com join Hong Kong SDRs listed on SGX

The minimum trading sizes of the Laopu Gold SDR on SGX is S$270, while Baidu is S$150 and Trip.com is S$170

Thousands in Serbia protest law to speed Kushner development of old army compound

Protesters took to the streets on Nov 11 as they raised their ire at a new law that appeared to curry favour with US President Donald Trump.

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