Saudi civil defence says danger at KHAMIS MUSHAIT has been lifted.

IMF managing director Georgieva said artificial intelligence could raise Asia's growth rate by 0.5-1 percentage point.

Shanghai Stock Exchange said year-to-date 248 firms have been accepted for listing review as of Oct 11. In the latest reporting period (Sept 28–Oct 11) the Beijing Stock Exchange accepted three new firms. Year-to-date breakdown: SSE 63 (mainboard 11, STAR Market 52); Shenzhen Stock Exchange 80 (mainboard 11, ChiNext 69); Beijing Stock Exchange 105. Companies currently under review across all boards total 391: SSE 89 (mainboard 20, STAR Market 69); SZSE 97 (mainboard 17, ChiNext 80); BSE 205.