Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 31, 2026
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Korean Battery Giants Race to Produce Cheaper LFP Cells Amid EU Push for Diversification
South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers, including industry titans LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI, are accelerating their efforts to develop and produce cheaper lithium iron phosphate…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 30, 2026
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South Koreans More Open to Marriage and Career Mobility Than Japanese Counterparts Amidst Declining Birth Rates
SEOUL – Unmarried young people in South Korea exhibit a greater openness to future marriage and are more likely to currently have a romantic partner compared to their Japanese counterparts,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 30, 2026
- 32 views
Google Formalizes Pakistan Entry Amidst Ambitious Export Goals and Emerging Digital Landscape
ISLAMABAD – Google has officially established its first country office in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone for the American technology titan’s presence in the South Asian nation. The move, announced…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 30, 2026
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Japan Government and TEPCO to Launch Consortium for AI-Assisted Fukushima Decommissioning
The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings (TEPCO) are poised to establish a new consortium, potentially as early as the current fiscal year, to spearhead the complex and…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 29, 2026
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Tokyo IPOs Surge to Record Average as Stricter Listing Rules Filter Out Smaller Debuts
TOKYO — Initial public offerings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have achieved an unprecedented average market capitalization in the first eight months of 2026, a significant shift driven by new…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 29, 2026
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Suzuki Motor is exporting kei minicars from Pakistan to Brunei
TOKYO — Japan’s Suzuki Motor has commenced the export of small cars, specifically models mirroring the dimensions and design ethos of Japan’s kei minicars, to Brunei, the automaker officially announced…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 29, 2026
- 33 views
Casio Computer to Significantly Expand Indian Presence with New Stores and Localized Production
TOKYO – Japanese watchmaker Casio Computer is set to dramatically increase its footprint in India, a rapidly growing market for premium and functional timepieces. The company announced plans to expand…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 28, 2026
- 35 views
BYD’s Profits Rebound Fueled by International Growth Amidst Domestic Market Share Erosion
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has announced a significant rebound in its second-quarter profits, a performance largely driven by robust sales momentum in international markets. This surge in global…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 28, 2026
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Nepal Faces Escalating Glacier Disaster Risk as Warming Accelerates
TOKYO — As glaciers retreat and freeze-thaw cycles shift in the Himalayas, increasing mountain instability, scientists say disasters like the avalanche that struck a valley at the Nepal-China border may…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 28, 2026
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Yen intervention leaves Japanese investors divided on foreign assets
Japanese investors remain divided on investing in overseas bonds and equities after currency authorities in Japan and the U.S. undertook a historic joint intervention late last month in a coordinated…
