Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 1, 2026
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Xi Jinping Calls for Greater SCO Role in Global Steering, Offers AI Cooperation
TOKYO/ISTANBUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries to play a greater role in steering the world and offered them artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 1, 2026
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Japanese Government Bond Yields Surge to Three-Decade High Amidst Global Inflationary Storm
TOKYO — The yield on benchmark 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) briefly breached the 3% mark on Tuesday, a seismic event that signals a significant shift in the global financial…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 1, 2026
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JAPEX, Mebuki Financial Boost ROE Targets, Looking to Buck Trend
TOKYO — Amidst a challenging period for Japanese equities, characterized by increased volatility and a rising cost of capital, two prominent financial institutions, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. (JAPEX) and Mebuki…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 31, 2026
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Miyagi Prefecture Pitches SK Hynix for Cutting-Edge Chip Plant Amidst Global Competition and Seoul’s Technology Concerns
Northeast Japan’s Miyagi prefecture has launched an ambitious bid to attract South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within its borders. This strategic initiative,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 31, 2026
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India’s Economy Surges 7.8% in June Quarter, Defying Geopolitical Headwinds
India’s economy defied expectations, expanding by a robust 7.8% in the quarter ending June 2026, according to data released by the country’s statistics ministry on Monday. This impressive growth rate…
- 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
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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…
