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Granite Asia Tops Metaclade Rankings for Singapore Firms and Asian Credit — 1dMetaclade Research’s October 2026 reports ranked Granite Asia the leading financial firm and asset manager in Singapore, and the top private credit manager in Asia. The reports cited its multi-strategy platform, regional reach, founder-aligned model and entrepreneur network.

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Central Asia wins 154 medals at Asian GamesSports — Oct 3, 2026The Nagoya Asian Games showcased standout performances, with Uzbekistan placing fifth on 70 medals, Kazakhstan finishing eighth with 84 and Tajikistan setting a national record with 16. India’s memorable moments included golds in women’s relay, boxing, shooting and hockey, while the 43-sport competition brought athletes from 45 countries and regions together.

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BlackRock-backed group in exclusive talks for Asia data centers — Sep 24, 2026BlackRock-backed AIP and IFM Investors are in exclusive talks to buy Stack's Asia-Pacific data centers from Blue Owl in a deal valued at $20-25 billion.

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Priya Raman BlackRock backing this kind of scale in Asia data centers makes sense given the cloud growth out there.

Philippine Central Banker Warns Asia of Crisis RisksFinance — 3dAs financial risks evolve beyond traditional banks into fintech, private credit and AI-driven systems, Asian policymakers are urged to strengthen oversight and regional cooperation, drawing on the vulnerabilities that preceded the 1997 crisis. The Philippine central bank chief warned against complacency, while the IMF said it has improved its tools for assessing volatile capital flows and cross-border risks.

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Record tanker rates hit $80 million for U.S. crude to Asia — 5dRecord tanker rates have made American crude too expensive for Asian refiners, who are turning to Middle Eastern and South American oil instead.

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Sam Okafor South American crude looks like the smarter buy for Asia right now with US shipping rates this extreme.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

AkzoNobel agrees $1.35 billion Asia sale to Nippon — Oct 4, 2026AkzoNobel agreed Oct. 5 to sell decorative paints in seven Asian countries to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion enterprise value, a 21x EBITDA multiple.

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Maya Lindstrom Nippon is paying top dollar for those seven markets, but AkzoNobel may regret losing that regional footprint later.

IHG to Debut Noted Collection Brand in Tokyo With Two Hotels — Sep 28, 2026IHG will bring its Noted Collection to Japan with two Tokyo hotels: a 207-room Shinjuku property to be renovated and opened in 2027, and an 81-room new-build in Ginza scheduled for 2029. The signings mark the brand’s first entry into Japan and East Asia-Pacific, pairing hotels’ distinct local identities with IHG’s global network and loyalty program.

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Chris Dalton Ginza getting an 81-room property in 2029 feels like a smart long-term move for IHG to build loyalty with travelers who want local character plus points.

11-Year-Old Kurihara Sets Asian Games Gold Record — Sep 24, 2026Eleven-year-old Japanese esports player Yuki Kurihara won the Puyo Puyo gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating South Korea’s Kang Dong-shin 10-2 in the final. The victory made Kurihara the youngest medalist and gold medalist in Asian Games history.

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Asian Markets Slide Amid Tech, Oil Concerns — 1dSouth Korea's Kospi sank as much as 6% on Oct. 13, 2026, leading Asian stocks lower as investors pulled back from AI and chip shares ahead of U.S. earnings.

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Trump Says He May Meet Kim Jong Un During Asia Trip — 2dTrump told reporters he may meet Kim Jong Un on his Asia trip: "I may, yeah. That'll be exciting, won't it? But I get along with him."

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Filipino Cardinal Tagle Becomes First Asian Dean — 5dPope Leo XIV on Oct. 8, 2026, approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, as the first Asian dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Giovanni Battista Re, 92.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Modi to Meet Asian Games Medalists at Delhi Residence — 5dPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet India’s Asian Games medallists, including the men’s cricket team, on October 15 to recognize the contingent’s performance. India finished fourth overall with 85 medals, while its men’s cricket team retained gold by defeating Pakistan in the final.

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Banglalink launches first Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in South AsiaTech — 5dBanglalink, VEON’s Bangladesh unit, launched South Asia’s first Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service, letting customers with a 4G phone and Banglalink SIM access essential apps and location services beyond conventional network coverage. The service is available through the MyBL app and is intended to help maintain connectivity during emergencies, disasters and power outages.

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Travel Guides Spotlight Autumn Destinations Across Asia, USLifestyle — Oct 4, 2026Autumn travel offerings span Seoul’s foliage-lined walking routes, seasonal experiences across Asia, California’s changing fall colors, October events in Tokyo’s Ginza district and India’s cool, newly clear hill stations. Travelers are encouraged to time visits around local foliage peaks, weather and seasonal festivals.

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HBO Orders *Crazy Rich Asians* Sequel Series — 5dHBO ordered an eight-episode Crazy Rich Asians sequel series with Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning as regulars; production begins in 2027.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

North Carolina Zoo Plans Asia Exhibit Opening in 2027Environment — Oct 5, 2026The North Carolina Zoo’s 12.5-acre Asia expansion is set to open March 1, 2027, marking its first major development in more than 30 years. It will add nearly 50 species, including endangered animals, alongside new habitats and botanical features.

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Asian Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Tensions — Oct 7, 2026Kospi fell 1.98% to 6,803.9 on Oct. 7 as Asian stocks dropped and oil rebounded on tanker-attack reports after Wall Street records.

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Asian shares mixed after Nasdaq hits new record — Oct 6, 2026Nasdaq rose 1.1% to a record close as Asian shares mixed; Aramco's Amin Nasser said the oil supply cushion is scarily thin, with less than 10 percent of reserves available.

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Jared Kim Investors should watch corporate earnings closely now since inflation and rate uncertainty might limit any further market gains.

Amro Warns Asia Faces AI Correction Risks — Oct 5, 2026AMRO's Oct. 5, 2026 report warns Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea face AI correction risks after driving two-thirds of global AI-related trade growth; 2026 growth held at 4.1%.

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Marcus Bell Those countries need to diversify now instead of counting on continued AI export gains.

India Wins Asian Games Gold, Skips Pakistan Handshake — Oct 1, 2026India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket final to win gold, but the teams continued their no-handshake pattern. In contrast, athletes from the two countries exchanged greetings and showed camaraderie in other sports, including volleyball.

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Asian Games Close in Japan, Qatar Receives Flag — Oct 4, 2026The 20th Asian Games closed Oct. 4, 2026 in Nagoya as Qatar received the OCA flag; the Philippines won 29 medals, its biggest haul since 1966.

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Sam Okafor The Philippines hitting 29 medals is their strongest showing in years and a sign their training programs are paying off.

Asian Shares Fall, Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High — Sep 29, 2026Asian stocks fell or were poised to decline as investors weighed volatile bond markets and awaited U.S. jobs data, while rising oil prices tied to renewed Gulf tensions heightened inflation concerns. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, but uncertainty over wages, interest rates and energy prices kept markets on edge.

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Asian Stocks Mostly Rise Despite Iran Concerns — Sep 30, 2026Asian markets mostly advanced, led by Japanese chip and AI-related stocks, as investors weighed technology optimism against uncertainty over the Iran war and oil supplies. Softer oil prices and easing bond yields supported risk appetite, while investors remained focused on U.S. inflation data and the outlook for Federal Reserve rates.

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Derek Foss Softer oil prices should ease some pressure even if the Middle East stays tense.

Vithya Ramraj surges past China on the anchor leg as India takes Asian Games relay gold — Sep 30, 2026Vithya Ramraj overtook China’s Siyu Zuo on the final leg and held off Bahrain as India’s women won the 4x400m in 3:29.69 at Nagoya, the country’s first athletics gold of the 2026 Asian Games.

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