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Samantha Wong, Partner at Blackbird Ventures, discusses the firm's latest fundraise, which set a regional record with a A$1.05 billion fund. She outlines the firm's investment strategy and how it plans to back early-stage technology companies across Australia and New Zealand, capitalising on artificial intelligence themes and supporting startups with global ambitions. She speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade".

Japan plans to study a blockchain system for 24/7 settlement of stocks and government bonds.

Meta and state attorneys general have discussed a possible mid-trial settlement of the landmark case in which the company is accused of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, people familiar with the matter said. Bloomberg's Balazs Penz explains.

The Trump administration is discussing additional trade penalties against Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new tariffs imposed by the US. The threat underscores the prospect of a spiraling trade war between the two nations. Bloomberg's Jill Disis breaks down the situation.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand President Asadej Kongsiri says the bourse is seeing a lot of interest from firms to raise capital. He speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of 'Thailand Focus 2026'.

Niu Zhangming, Founder and CEO at AI biotech firm Mindrank AI, discusses the company's business strategy and the role of AI in drug discovery. He speaks with Minmin Low on the sidelines of the Asia Innovation and Technology Enterprises Going Global Summit in Hong Kong.

Hani Kablawi, Executive Vice Chair at BNY, discusses the company's business strategy in Australia and how it is bullish on AI-fueled growth. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

Hani Kablawi, Executive Vice Chair at BNY, discusses the company's business strategy in Australia and how it is bullish on AI-fueled growth. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade. (Corrects guest's title in the headline.)

Hani Kablawi, Executive Vice Chair at BNY, discusses the company's business strategy in Australia and how it is bullish on AI-fueled growth. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

SpaceX traded near $138 after JPMorgan kept its $240 price target.

BankChain Alliance has 39 state banking associations backing a new blockchain network planned for 2027.

Arcus, a decentralised exchange built by the team behind dYdX, launched tokenised perpetual positions on Robinhood Chain.