Taiwan’s Lai Urges Democracies to Unite After Trump-Xi TalksTaiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the region to unite against threats to stability, as the island faces pressure from Beijing and concerns that US President Donald Trump’s rapprochement with China could come at Taiwan’s expense.
India Announces Emergency Steps to Support Plunging CurrencyIndia’s central bank rolled out a series of measures to support the sliding rupee in its strongest action since the country’s currency crisis in 2013.
Australia Says It Doesn’t Need Russian Fuel After Trump Diesel MoveAustralia has no need to buy fuel from Russia and said that purchases from there will remain barred so that the country doesn’t benefit from the invasion of Ukraine.
Safari Park Plan Sparks Fresh Wave of Resident Angst in VietnamIn the rolling hills of Ba Vi mountain range just outside Hanoi, the planned construction of a new safari park is causing consternation among residents and has sparked a backlash against the development of an area of great natural beauty.
Thai Bourse Revises Short-Selling, High-Frequency Trading RulesThailand’s stock exchange will roll out revised rules from Nov. 16, including changes to short-selling and high-frequency trading, as it seeks to improve market stability, liquidity and investor confidence, according to a filing.
Bambusa Therapeutics Files for IPO to Fund Eczema Drug TrialsBambusa Therapeutics Inc. filed for a initial public offering to help fund trials of its drugs to treat eczema and other inflammation disorders.
A Big Asset Manager Deleveraging Is Underway in Treasury FuturesAsset managers are offloading long-duration Treasuries futures contracts, an indication that forced selling is underway as cash yields hover just off multiyear highs.