Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 30, 2026
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Japanese Wireless Carrier KDDI Partners with VNPT to Launch Prepaid Brand in Vietnam Targeting Younger Consumers
Japanese wireless carrier KDDI is set to make a significant expansion into the burgeoning Southeast Asian market by launching a new mobile service in Vietnam later this year. The venture,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 24, 2026
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Mitsubishi Estate Acquires Singapore-Based Habyt to Expand Mid- to Long-Term Rental Housing in Asia
TOKYO — Mitsubishi Estate has announced its strategic acquisition of Habyt, a prominent Singapore-based operator of furnished rental housing, signaling a significant acceleration of its global expansion strategy targeting the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 19, 2026
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U.S. Military Leverages Advanced AI in Escalating Iran Conflict
TOKYO — The United States military has significantly amplified its reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in its ongoing military operations against Iran, deploying sophisticated AI-driven systems for a wide spectrum…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 19, 2026
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Japan’s Retail Investors Emerge as a Powerful Force, Increasingly Backing Activist Investors and Demanding Corporate Change
The landscape of corporate governance in Japan is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the growing assertiveness of its retail investor base. A recent survey has illuminated this trend, revealing…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 19, 2026
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Shimokitazawa: Tokyo’s Bohemian Heartbeat Thrives Amidst Evolving Urban Landscape
On weekends, Shimokitazawa feels less like a Tokyo neighborhood than a village in a 1960s art-house film. Young Japanese sport green hair, guitar cases and bags stuffed with secondhand clothes.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 18, 2026
- 41 views
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Develops AI-Powered Shipbuilding Robot to Revolutionize Productivity and Safety
TOKYO – April 19, 2026 – Kawasaki Heavy Industries is spearheading a significant technological advancement in the maritime sector with the development of an artificial intelligence-equipped shipbuilding robot designed to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 18, 2026
- 47 views
Kazakhstan Poised to Seize Control of Karachaganak Gas Plant Amidst Partner Dispute
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan is signaling a decisive shift in its energy landscape, with state-owned entities and their Chinese partner set to assume control over the construction of a critical…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 18, 2026
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Australia and Japan Sign Landmark $14.3 Billion Frigate Deal, Deepening Indo-Pacific Defence Ties
CANBERRA/MELBOURNE — Australia and Japan on Saturday officially cemented a landmark defence contract, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries selected to construct the first three of Australia’s new generation of general-purpose frigates.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 18, 2026
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Spanish Fashion Designer Marco Moraleda Reimagines Bali’s Luxury Hospitality Landscape with Ade Living
Set on the western fringe of Canggu, Bali’s tourism epicenter, the serene beachside neighborhoods of Seseh and Cemagi are among the island’s most sought-after addresses. Here, amidst the emerald rice…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
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Sapphireterra Capital Proposes Substantial Special Dividend for Sanyo Shokai to Address Capital Surplus
TOKYO – U.S.-based activist fund manager Sapphireterra Capital has put forth a significant proposal to Japanese apparel maker Sanyo Shokai, recommending the distribution of a special dividend of 1,200 yen…
