Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 18, 2026
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Australian Home Prices Plummet Amidst Interest Rate Hikes and Tax Reforms, Threatening Housing Supply Goals
SYDNEY — Australian home prices are experiencing a significant downturn, a confluence of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and targeted tax reforms aimed at…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 17, 2026
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Toyota to Produce Next-Generation Corolla in China Starting 2028 with Flexible Powertrain Platform
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor Corporation has announced its strategic intention to commence production of the next-generation Corolla in China in 2028. This significant move is underpinned by the adoption…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 17, 2026
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Indian Gen Z’s Political Awakening Fueled by Crackdown, Signalling a New Era of Youth Activism
NEW DELHI — India’s burgeoning Gen Z demographic, long observed with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty regarding their political engagement, has demonstrated a potent and potentially transformative commitment to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 17, 2026
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Lip-Bu Tan defends Trump stake, assesses chips from China as not far behind US tech
TOKYO – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration does not have "any policy" to use a minority stake in Intel to interfere in the chipmaker’s business strategy, the company’s chief executive…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 16, 2026
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Beijing may be underestimating what New Delhi has learned
The complex and often tense relationship between India and China, two nuclear-armed Asian giants with deeply intertwined economic ties and stark geopolitical divergences, is perpetually under scrutiny. While the immediate…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 15, 2026
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Japan finance minister: G20 concerned over yields, FX volatility
BANGKOK – Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama voiced significant concerns regarding prevailing market volatility during concurrent Group of 20 (G20) and Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 15, 2026
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Solafune Bets on AI in Orbit for Next-Generation Earth Observation
TOKYO – Japanese data analytics startup Solafune is embarking on an ambitious venture to develop and launch an artificial intelligence-powered earth observation satellite, a strategic move designed to revolutionize how…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 14, 2026
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Skips G20 Finance Meeting in Bangkok Amid Domestic Engagements
BANGKOK – The upcoming gathering of Group of 20 (G20) major economies’ finance ministers and central bank governors in Bangkok, scheduled to commence on Thursday, is anticipated to conclude without…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 14, 2026
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Indonesia Grapples with Widespread Fuel Shortages, Disrupting Tourism and Daily Life
Long lines have formed in many gas stations across a number of regions in Indonesia, including resort island Bali, where fuel shortages are affecting tourists and local residents alike. Fuel…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 13, 2026
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Japan Seeks to Defuse U.S. Sanctions on International Criminal Court Amid Diplomatic Maneuvering
TOKYO — Japan is actively pursuing diplomatic channels to mitigate the impact of the Trump administration’s impending sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), leveraging a crucial 180-day grace period…
