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Yen falls may prod BOJ to hike rates in October, ex-central bank executive says
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Yen falls may prod BOJ to hike rates in October, ex-central bank executive says

TOKYO :The yen's recent sharp falls may prompt the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates as soon as this month, former central bank executive Kazuo Momma said on Wednesday. The yen has tumbled since fiscal and monetary dove Sanae Takaichi's victory in a party leadership race on Saturday, setting her on course to become the nation's next premier and stoking concerns she could pressure the BOJ to delay further rate hikes. Ironically, the increasing yen-bearishness in markets could prompt the BOJ to raise interest rates as soon as its next policy meeting on October 29-30, Momma told Reuters in an interview. While BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda appears cautious on moving too quickly with rate hikes on concern over the U.S. economic outlook, such views could change if yen falls persist, he said. "The biggest loser from a weak yen is the government" as it pushes up inflation via higher import costs and hurts the ruling party's approval ratings, Momma said, adding that Takaichi may consent to an early rate hike if yen falls accelerate. "The only factor that could prompt the BOJ to push forward its rate-hike timing would be a weak yen," said Momma, who has experience drafting monetary policy and retains close contact with incumbent policymakers. With inflation exceeding its 2 per cent target for well over three years, the BOJ has signaled its readiness to keep raising interest rates, albeit at a slow pace as it assesses the fallout from U.S. tariffs on corporate behaviour. The rate-hike timing will depend on how the BOJ weighs downside risks to the economy, such as from softening U.S. demand, and inflationary risks from a weak yen, Momma said. "The likelihood of an October rate hike has heightened somewhat, although it's more likely the BOJ will wait until December," said Momma, who is currently executive economist at Mizuho Research & Technologies. After ending a decade-long stimulus programme in March, the BOJ raised short-term interest rates to 0.25 per cent in July last year and 0.5 per cent in January this year. In both rate-hike cases, the BOJ moved in the wake of political calls to counter unwelcome yen falls.

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Veteran Henderson says he is not in England team to be a cheerleader
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Veteran Henderson says he is not in England team to be a cheerleader

Midfielder Jordan Henderson hit back at critics of his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's England squad, insisting he is not just a "cheerleader" and is still playing at a high level. Henderson did not play for England for 16 months before he was called up in March as part of the first squad announced by Tuchel, with the German coach hailing the midfielder as a "serial winner" and pointing to his leadership qualities. The 35-year-old, who has played four times for England since then and was also included in the squad for a friendly at home against Wales and a World Cup qualifier away to Latvia, said he still had plenty to offer on the pitch. "I have shown what I can do for England over the years and I am still playing at a high level. Outside, people can think what they want – media or whoever," former England captain Henderson told reporters. "The most important people are the manager, the coaching staff and the players. Ask them what they think; if I am a cheerleader when I am here. I don't think one of the best managers in Europe would be choosing me just to do that. "I am here to perform – whether that is in training every day, whether that is when I am on the pitch. My main job is to be performing for the team and helping the team." Henderson returned to the Premier League this season after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a move that was heavily criticised and lasted only six months. He later joined Ajax Amsterdam. Asked about the last two years of his career, Henderson said: "If you asked a lot of players when they left a club where they had been for so long – not just Liverpool – I think they'd say it was hard. "With time, things change. You move on. But I would say that was probably the most difficult time... In hindsight, maybe I would have made different decisions. "You can look back and think: 'Maybe I could have done this differently or maybe have done that'. But there were reasons for it and I did not do it off a whim. In the end, it has made me stronger."

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Singapore International Film Festival 2025 will run from Nov 26 to Dec 7, featuring over 30 Singapore productions
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Singapore International Film Festival 2025 will run from Nov 26 to Dec 7, featuring over 30 Singapore productions

SGIFF 2025 will also see several Singapore productions making their world premieres, including Sandbox, a comedy about a struggling stunt training school fighting for survival that features Benjamin Kheng and Nathan Hartono; At Home with Work, a documentary on home-based businesses and the short film Cendol, which stars Sharon Au as a famous designer who returns home to reconnect with her mother. Cendol also marks the directorial debut of actor Qi Yuwu. In a statement, Jeremy Chua, general manager of SGIFF, said: “As much as SGIFF is about celebrating cinema, it is also about ensuring that Singaporean stories continue to be made and seen. This year’s world premieres, alongside the doubling of our local short film selection, reflect how deeply we believe in investing in homegrown talent. “With initiatives like the SGIFF Film Fund, which provides tangible support for the development and production of new works, and more forums for public discussions, we hope to create more avenues for filmmakers to share their work and for audiences to take pride in the diversity of Singapore’s voices. In recent years, where exhibition spaces are contracting, it is all the more important that we protect and grow the platforms that sustain our film culture.” The Singapore International Film Festival will run from Nov 26 to Dec 7. More information can be found on its website.

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Dolly Parton's Sister Freida Clears the Air on Country Star's Illness: 'I Didn’t Mean to Scare Anyone'
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Dolly Parton's Sister Freida Clears the Air on Country Star's Illness: 'I Didn’t Mean to Scare Anyone'

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton is clearing the air after she said she was "up all night praying" for the country icon's recovery. "I want to clear something up," Freida, 68, wrote in a social media post on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I didn’t mean to scare anyone or make it sound so serious when asking for prayers for Dolly." Freida went on to clarify that Dolly has "been a little under the weather, and I simply asked for prayers because I believe so strongly in the power of prayer. It was nothing more than a little sister asking for prayers for her big sister." She then thanked Dolly's fans for "lifting her up." adding that their love "truly makes a difference." Earlier on Tuesday, Freida shared a social media post that read, "Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me." Freida ended her message with a heart emoji, adding, "She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you!" Dolly, 79, postponed her Las Vegas residency due to an unspecified illness last week. The Nashville icon announced she would be pushing back the performances by nearly a year to focus on her health. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. “As many of you know, I’ve been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000 check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!" Dolly wrote in an Instagram post. "In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see," she continued. "You see good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you." The "Jolene" singer ended the note, writing, "And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you." Dolly was originally scheduled to perform in Las Vegas for a limited engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning in December.

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‘I can touch the clouds’: how it feels to cross the world’s highest bridge
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‘I can touch the clouds’: how it feels to cross the world’s highest bridge

As a safety worker for bungee jumps and rope swings, Mr Fu has spent a lot of time standing on bridges. But his new job, working at the new Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Southern China, takes the cake. “The view from the bridge is fantastic,” he tells the Guardian. “Beneath the bridge flows the Beipan River, with Huajiang Village nearby and a waterfall as well. It is very exciting – the bridge is very high, and many visitors come. Standing on it yourself feels thrilling as well.” The new Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is the world’s highest, and officially opened to the public on 28 September. Its deck sits 625 metres above the deep valley below, and spans almost 3km across – its 1,420-metre main section also making it the world’s longest bridge in a mountainous area, according to China’s state media. It will reportedly cut travel time across the canyon from two hours to two minutes, taking the Guizhou S57 highway from Liuzhi special district to Anlong county. But authorities also hope it will attract tourists to the region, with viewing platforms, a glass lift to a cafe on top of one of the bridge arches, and a glass walkway for visitors to look down to the ground about 580 metres below. The bridge offers bungee jumping and slack-lining, and there are plans for professional Base jumping events, according to state media. Not all attractions are operating yet, including the cafe which is expected to open in November, but local tour operators say it has already started drawing crowds. Visitors are reportedly restricted to 5,000 a day. Lin Guoquan, who runs a nearby guesthouse, posted on social media that his business was fully booked and there were now hundreds of people every day at a viewing platform where he used to drive guests. “Since it opened, I’ve crossed the bridge four times,” says Lin. “Before it was fully completed, I visited it more than 200 times just to see the bridge and monitor its progress … Now, I can see the world’s tallest bridge right from my courtyard.” Social media is awash with videos from the bridge, including drone vision shot by Lin. One user described cars looking “as small as ants” driving across the bridge. “Sitting in the car, it felt as if I could reach out and touch the clouds with my hand,” said another. Not everyone is so enamoured. Some people have complained on social media about the bridge’s cost, parking management and unfinished state, while others say it was “not worth the special trip”. The bridge took less than four years to build, and supplanted another Chinese bridge – also in Guizhou province – as the world’s highest. The bridge wins that title because of the distance between its deck and the ground below. Structurally, its two 262-metre tall towers make it the world’s 19th tallest bridge. Additional reporting by Lillian Yang and Jason Tzu Kuan Lu

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Hailey Bieber Shares Cheeky Bedroom Photoshoot — See the Sultry Pics!
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Hailey Bieber Shares Cheeky Bedroom Photoshoot — See the Sultry Pics!

Summer may be over, but Hailey Bieber is still heating up! In a series of snapshots posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 28-year-old Rhode Beauty founder put her best assets on display while teasing her brand's peptide eye prep, which the brand says can depuff and brighten under the eyes while helping to reduce the look of fine lines and dark circles. In the first photo, the model was pictured lying in a bed inside a dimly lit room while resting her head on a black pillow. The word “rhode” was written in lowercase in shiny, raised letters. Bieber's bra and panties matched the black pillow, and the beauty mogul wore minimal makeup for a natural, sultry look. A second photo got a bit steamier, as Hailey cheekily posed with her backside to the camera as she leaned against racks of clothing in what appeared to be a closet. Next, there was another close-up of her face, showing her skin glistening, as well as her tattoo and the black Rhode pillow. Bieber included another photo of herself standing, sharing what could be considered her most revealing picture yet. Bieber ended the Instagram carousel with a post of her once again in bed, this time removing a pair of the peptide eye prep patches. Justin, whom Bieber married in 2018, showed his appreciation by reposting one of her cheeky pictures to his Instagram Story. He added “Shake Dat A-- (Twerk Song)” by BossMan Dlow as the track to play over the image. Late last month, the "Speed Demon" singer, 31, shared an Instagram carousel filled with photos of himself and Hailey packing on the PDA at a home at the Empire Polo Club on Monday, Sept. 22, in Indio, Calif. For the loved-up shoot, the "DAISIES" singer began with a picture of himself and his wife sharing a kiss in a private pool. Justin leaned in, with a water-level divider between them, as she rested her arms on its wall, smiling while their lips were locked. There were several more pool pics of them together, some showed the couple laughing. Before the images ended, Justin posted a picture of himself holding the couple's 13-month-old son Jack Blues outdoors. However, he did not show the toddler’s face, instead using a pizza emoji to conceal his son’s identity from the public. Earlier in September, Bieber and Justin celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. At the time, a source told PEOPLE how overcoming their "challenges" strengthened their bond as a couple. "They've had challenges like anyone else, but they always come back to the same thing: They truly believe they are soulmates," the source said. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Becoming parents has only deepened their bond — Jack is the center of everything for them," the insider continued. "Both Justin and Hailey are thriving right now. They just celebrated their wedding anniversary, he's on top of the charts, and she's breaking records in beauty.”

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С.Бямбацогт: “Эрдэнэс Тавантолгой” компанийн бүх гэрээг нууцаас гаргах шийдвэр гаргалаа

С.Бямбацогт: “Эрдэнэс Тавантолгой” компанийн бүх гэрээг нууцаас гаргах шийдвэр гаргалаа

ЗГХЭГ-ын дарга С.Бямбацогт Засгийн газраас гаргасан шийдвэрийн талаар мэдээлэл хийлээ. Тэрээр “Олны нэрлэж заншсанаар нүүрсний хулгайтай холбоотой “Эрдэнэс Тавантолгой” компанийн үйл ажиллагааны олон гэрээ төрийн болон албаны нууцад байдаг. 2022 онд 32 гэрээг олон нийтэд ил болгож байсан. Гэрээ нь ил тод болсон ч холбогдох зарим албан бичгүүд нь нууц хэвээр байсан. Тиймээс өнөөдрийн Засгийн газрын хуралдаанаас “Эрдэнэс Тавантолгой” компанийн бүх гэрээ, нэмэлт мэдээллүүдийг нууцаас гаргах шийдвэр гаргалаа. Мөн хил холболтын төмөр замын гэрээг ил болгохоор шийдвэрлэлээ. Гэрээнээс гадна холбогдох бүх албан бичиг ил болно” гэлээ.

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