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Retail investors have cut their margin loans in South Korea, Taiwan and mainland China, underscoring how a collapse in technology stocks in recent weeks has forced them to close out positions.

South Korea’s foreign-exchange authorities are in close contact with counterparts in the US and Japan, a senior finance ministry official said, a day after Tokyo mounted a large-scale operation to prop up the yen.

Iron ore rose as threat of strike action by BHP Group workers at the export hub of Port Hedland raised concerns about potential supply disruptions, although weak Chinese demand will likely cap price gains.

Japan intervened in the currency market to bolster the yen, which sharply advanced as much as 3.3% versus the dollar in New York trading on Thursday. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn breaks down the developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

North Korea’s economy expanded for a third straight year in 2025, boosted by arms exports to Russia, stronger trade with China, and Kim Jong Un’s drive to develop regional industries, according to estimates by South Korea’s central bank.

Reddit's financial situation is looking good but uncertainty about its relationship to Google and the new AI-ified web are stirring market concerns.

China replaces diplomat known for 'hands in pockets' incident with Japan

Japan scraps cap on growth spending requests for fiscal 2027 budget

Japan parts maker ships rare-earth-free sunroof motors for German cars

Japan needs quota debate to raise women's representation in politics