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Chinese tech giants

Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in, FT reports

Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba-backed Ant Group (688688.SS) and e-commerce company JD.com have halted plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong after the government raised concerns about the increasing influence of privately controlled currencies, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

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Cooperation deal

Iran says cooperation deal with UN nuclear watchdog is void

Iran has cancelled a cooperation agreement it signed with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in September, the secretary of its Supreme National Security Council said on Monday, according to state media.

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Bolivia

Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president

Investors reacted positively to the victory of centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz in Bolivia’s presidential election as markets reopened on Monday, though many warned he faces a daunting task in repairing the country’s battered economy and may ultimately have to soften his opposition to IMF assistance.

19:42
Fire at Bangladesh

Fire at airport cargo complex disrupts Bangladesh’s garment exports

A large fire at the import cargo complex of Dhaka airport has caused significant damage to goods and materials belonging to key garment exporters, with losses and impacts on trade potentially amounting to millions of dollars, according to industry leaders on Sunday.

11:00
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 16 October, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 16 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.

08:00
China-France

China seeks stronger ties with France in strategic dialogue

China has voiced its readiness to enhance high-level exchanges with France during a strategic dialogue between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Emmanuel Bonne, the French president’s diplomatic adviser, according to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday.

11:00
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 15 October, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 15 October, covering the latest developments you need to know.

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