Lina Wu
- 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
- 103 views
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
- 154 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
- 102 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
- 110 views
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
- 139 views
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
- 99 views
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…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 109 views
Audi Accelerates China Strategy with SAIC Partnership and Localized R&D Amidst Fierce Competition
HONG KONG — Audi is deepening its collaboration with Chinese partner SAIC Motor, establishing a new research and development hub in Shanghai and committing to developing China-only models, a strategic…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 107 views
Malaysia’s Johor state emerges as Southeast Asia’s data center powerhouse, fueled by Singapore’s demand, yet faces local headwinds.
JOHOR — Malaysia’s southern state of Johor has rapidly ascended to become the preeminent data center hub in Southeast Asia, a position largely cemented by its strategic geographical advantage and…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 96 views
Gold Prices Under Pressure Despite Geopolitical Turmoil, Driven by Central Bank Demand and Asian Buyers
Gold prices experienced a notable decline in March, a period marked by significant geopolitical tensions including the escalation of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. This counterintuitive market behavior, where a…
