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Korean Banks Revive Equity-Linked Deposits Amid Market Rally – News Directory 3

SEOUL — South Korean banks reported a sharp rise in deposit-backed loans, with totals at KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori and NH Nonghyup reaching 6.34 trillion won ($4.37 billion) at...

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Asia Pacific

Trishuli River Tragedy: A Himalayan Warning

A deadly bus crash in Nepal's Trishuli River claimed 19 lives, including three foreigners, revealing a persistent danger in the region's mountainous terrain.

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Economy

Guwahati Terminal Expansion Boosts Assam’s Aviation Capacity to 13.1 Million

The new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati has increased the region's aviation capacity to 13.1 million passengers annually, enhancing connectivity across North East India and beyond.

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Markets

Bitcoin’s Retail Investors May Be Re-entering Market as Binance TRC-20 USDT Reserves Surge to $5.2 Billion

Bitcoin's price is inching closer to $70,000 as TRC-20 USDT reserves on Binance surged from $385 million to $5.2 billion in under a month, hinting at potential retail participation.

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Corporate

Folkestone Hotel Conversion Plan Rejected Over Tourism Concerns

A proposal to convert a vacant former hotel in Folkestone into a luxury townhouse has been rejected by local planners, citing potential harm to the local tourism economy.

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Crypto

SEC Stablecoin Policy Shift Seen as Major Boost for Cryptocurrency Institutions

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new stance on stablecoins has sparked optimism among analysts, with a Chinese expert highlighting the potential for institutional adoption of digital assets.

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Corporate

Interactive Strength to acquire Ergatta in performance-linked deal By Investing.com

Interactive Strength Inc. agreed to acquire connected fitness company Ergatta Inc. in a deal valued at a maximum of $19.5 million. The performance-linked transaction includes $1.8 million in cash at closing and additional payments tied to future EBITDA targets.

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Policy & Law

DCI Probes Mob Killing During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Mbale

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a probe into the death of a man during a political rally in Mbale, where mob violence erupted following an altercation.

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Corporate

Starbucks’ investor group urges shareholders to replace directors over labor row By Reuters

A coalition of investors led by New York pension funds called on Starbucks shareholders Wednesday to reject the reelection of two board members over the company's handling of labor unrest. The push targets lead independent director Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, who chairs the board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

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Markets

Advanced Energy Industries stock hits all-time high at $326.95 By Investing.com

Shares of Advanced Energy Industries Inc. soared to an all-time high of $326.95 on Friday. The stock has climbed 147.26% over the past year amid strong demand in semiconductors.

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Corporate

Terry Hines Acquires Content Studio MDRN Logic, Expands Creative Options

Terry Hines & Associates has acquired content studio MDRN Logic to bolster its creative offerings for entertainment clients. The deal expands the agency's marketing capabilities with new design and production tools.

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TV & Streaming

Irish stars to descend on Dublin for IFTA Awards on Friday – Homepage – Waterford News & Star

Oscar-nominated actors Jessie Buckley and Cillian Murphy top the star-studded lineup for the Irish Film & Television Academy Awards in Dublin on Friday. Comedian Kevin McGahern hosts the ceremony celebrating Irish screen achievements.

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US Politics

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Seeks CBI Probe into Plane Crash That Killed Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in January.

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Markets

Remote Market Data Engineering Manager at BHFT

BHFT, a top-30 global cryptocurrency trading firm, seeks a Remote Market Data Engineering Manager to spearhead its push into traditional markets like derivatives, ETFs and equities. The role centers on building a low-latency data platform across more than 10 global exchanges.

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Corporate

Jung von Matt Steers Global Campaign For MINI Cooper

Jung von Matt unveiled a global advertising campaign for MINI Cooper on Thursday, centering on a car-wash worker who dreams of piloting the brand's three key models. The effort, tagged 'Three cars. One dreamer,' spans TV spots and cross-media channels across three continents.

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