[MARKET UPDATE] Nikkei 225 extends on gains and prints a fresh record high after climbing above the 65,000 level for the first time

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Singapore Trade Ministry official says US discussions on Section 301 trade went well with no surprises

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Monetary Authority Singapore official says considerable uncertainty over global interest rates and expect interest rates in Singapore to maintain some degree of stability going forward

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[MARKET UPDATE] Nikkei 225 extends on gains and prints a fresh record high after climbing above the 65,000 level for the first time

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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.7880 (prev. 6.8373)

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Explosions have been reported in Ukraine's city of Chernihiv, according to a Suspilne correspondent

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