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Investors were buoyed by China’s latest efforts to shock its economy back into life but a steadfast Bank of Japan piled pressure on the yen

A big fall in hydropower being generated by dams in China and India this year has forced the two Asian giants to use more coal and fossil-fuel sources

China’s blue-chip dipped 0.8%, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and the ASX in Sydney both tumbling 1.3%, while the BSE Sensex in Mumbai was also down 0.85%.

The spat between the two countries is putting Western nations in an awkward position, who are eyeing India as a hedge against China but are also close allies of Ottawa

Over 160 companies have lost their licences to exchange money since the coup in Myanmar for failing to adhere to the central bank's official exchange rate, while a notoriously rich general has been ousted

Reformers say structural changes needed, such as residency permit reforms for migrant workers, while others want spending on hospitals and aged care facilities

Regulators have checked with major brokers recently on short-selling activities and quant clients' trading strategies, which could cause them to curb moves that contribute to market volatility or short-selling