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- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 3, 2026
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Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing Doubles Down on Physical Retail in Japan Amidst Digital Shift
In an era when an outfit is just a click away, casual clothing chain Uniqlo is betting heavily on the value of physical stores at home in Japan. Tadashi Yanai,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 2, 2026
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Rising Japanese Long-Term Interest Rates Are Impacting U.S. Markets, Treasury Undersecretary Erin Browne Says
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — The ripple effects of increasing long-term interest rates in Japan are now extending to influence U.S. financial markets, according to a statement made by Erin Browne,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 2, 2026
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Joshua Wong Chi-fung Faces Additional Jail Time Under Hong Kong Security Law for Conspiring with Foreign Forces
Joshua Wong Chi-fung, a prominent figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has pleaded guilty to the charge of "conspiring to collude with foreign forces," a serious offense under the Beijing-imposed…
- 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,…
