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Japanese yen hits seven-month high as BOJ rate hike bets strengthen

The currency has gained roughly 4.5% from around 160 yen per dollar early last week.

Technology

Suhora Technologies launches open satellite platform to support Nepal flood response

The tool provides data and visualisations on affected buildings, bridges and roads, flood and damage extent, barrier lakes and the source of glacial collapse.

Asia

Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensions

To Lam began his trip to Russia on September 7 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, before travelling to France for an official visit and the International Space Summit in Paris.

World

Iran threatens wider confrontation with US amid rising Gulf tensions

Iranian officials have also claimed that Tehran launched an advanced Qassem Basir ballistic missile toward US warships near the Strait of Hormuz.

AUTOMOBILE

Indian auto industry records best-ever August retail as alternative fuels overtake petrol

The shift comes amid rising fuel costs, growing consumer interest in fuel-efficient vehicles and increasing adoption of cleaner technologies.

TELECOM

HFCL secures ?2,329-crore international OFC supply contract

HFCL said the engagement reinforces its technological capabilities, manufacturing scale and competitive positioning in the global OFC market.

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ASIA

Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensions

To Lam began his trip to Russia on September 7 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, before travelling to France for an official visit and the International Space Summit in Paris.

Volcanic eruption strands 270,000 passengers across Indonesia, grounds over 2,000 flights

The disruption has forced passengers to make alternative travel arrangements.

China conducts seabed survey east of Taiwan amid rising maritime tensions

According to Chinese authorities, the information gathered will support scientific research into seabed sediments, tectonic structures, deep-crustal architecture and geological evolution.

Nepal floods affect 1.6 million people, death toll reaches 1,050

Chitwan reported the highest number of recovered bodies at 321, followed by Nawalparasi East with 216, Nawalparasi West with 170 and Nuwakot with 142.

China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan’s presence at Pacific Islands Forum

The tensions come as China and Taiwan compete for diplomatic influence across the Pacific.