Asia
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healthGlobal Cancer Care Faces 100 Million Worker Shortfall by 2050
A Lancet study projects a shortage of nearly 100 million cancer workers by 2050, with Africa and Asia hit hardest.
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financeClimate Finance in Asia Shifts to Resilience and Energy Security
Banks in Asia pivot climate finance from emission cuts to adaptation and energy security amid rising climate shocks and energy demand.
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financeStandard Chartered Targets Higher Returns, Plans to Cut 7,000+ Roles by 2030
Standard Chartered announces aggressive cost-cutting and strategic shift to wealth management, aiming for higher returns by 2030.
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cryptoAsia Quietly Dominates Stablecoin Payments Worldwide
Asia accounts for 60% of global stablecoin payment volume, reaching $245 billion annually, according to a McKinsey analysis.
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financeHedge Funds Pile into Asian Tech Stocks at Decade-High Pace
Morgan Stanley reports the heaviest weekly hedge fund buying of South Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese equities in over ten years.
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worldGlobal Fire Outbreaks Reach Record High as Extreme Heat Looms
Record fires burn 150 million hectares globally; scientists warn of worsening conditions as El Niño approaches.
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cryptoKraken Acquires Stablecoin Payments Firm Reap in $600M Deal
Kraken owner Payward buys Hong Kong's Reap to expand stablecoin and payments infrastructure in Asia, as the exchange nears its IPO.
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financeSun Life Profit Surges on Asia Business Strength
Sun Life reported a strong first-quarter profit, driven by a 17% surge in Asia business income.