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NBL1 West deciders set for packed RAC Arena

Geraldton and Rockingham meet in the NBL1 West men's final, with Perry Lakes facing Willetton in the women's decider at a sold-out RAC Arena.

Crypto17d ago

Stablecoin De-Peg Risk Comes Down to Reserve Architecture

USDC's 2023 de-peg showed settlement timing, not solvency, drives stablecoin stress. Reserve duration and bank risk now separate safe from fragile assets.

Forex17d ago

Latvia shoots down drone after issuing air threat alert

A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over Latvia hours after an air threat alert. Finland restricted traffic near Kotka. Russia downed 15 drones near St Petersburg. The cluster of events escalates regional tensions.

Stocks17d ago

Qixi Fest 2026 Puts Singapore's 250 Years of Food Craft on Show

Qixi Fest 2026 in Singapore's Chinatown pairs a master-chef banquet on Aug. 19 with a breakfast challenge on Aug. 22. Entry is free via Eventbrite.

Stocks17d ago

Agoda Deepens Singapore Tourism Pact With Three-Year Tech Deal

Agoda and Singapore Tourism Board signed a three-year MOU extending a joint campaign into data sharing and AI collaboration. The deal targets short-haul travelers and supports Singapore's Tourism 2040 ambitions through platform reach and traveler insights.

Stocks17d ago

Propelis Targets Japan FMCG Market With Combined Creative, Production

Propelis merges Marks design with SGX production in Japan, aiming to cut fragmented approvals for FMCG brands in a $193B retail food market.

Crypto17d ago

India's Digital Rupee Tested in Food Welfare Program

RBI integrates e-rupee into food distribution in two territories, testing CBDC for welfare delivery without naming locations or success metrics.

Crypto17d ago

Pokémon Tokenized Cards Top $1.3B as 30th Anniversary Nears

Tokenized Pokémon cards hit $1.3B cumulative volume on Collector Crypt. Courtyard.io saw $78M in August. Physical card demand and 30th anniversary fuel growth. Vault custody and authentication remain risks.

Commodities17d ago

Air Canada Sells Aeroplan Stake to Ease Fuel-Price Hit

Air Canada's $2.5B Aeroplan sale to Blackstone and CDPQ cushions a $500M fuel-cost hit this year. Barrick's profit jumps on gold at $4,417/oz.

Forex17d ago

Shipping crunch squeezes China's car export boom, rates hit $70,000/day

China's auto export surge has overwhelmed global car-carrier fleets, pushing charter rates to $70,000/day and forcing shipments in standard containers, executives said.

Stocks17d ago

States' mining revenue share rises to 88% as Parliament passes bill

States now collect 88% of mining revenue, up from 65% in 2014-15, even as a new law restricts their power to levy additional taxes on mineral rights.

Stocks17d ago

Rajasthan UCC Bill 2026: Polygamy ban, ₹25,000 fine for delayed registration

Rajasthan's UCC Bill 2026 bans polygamy, mandates live-in relationship registration, and imposes fines up to ₹25,000 for delayed marriage registration. The fifth state to draft such legislation, it follows Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh.