Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 13, 2026
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Japanese Shipbuilders’ Export Contracts Decline for Fourth Consecutive Year Amid Severe Labor Shortage
New contracts for Japanese shipbuilders of vessels for export fell for a fourth straight year in fiscal 2025 amid a crushing labor shortage, impeding the government’s plan to double shipbuilding…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 13, 2026
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Japan’s Toto Halts Prefabricated Bath Unit Orders Amid Organic Solvent Shortage Driven by Strait of Hormuz Closure
TOKYO — Japan’s leading sanitary equipment manufacturer, Toto Ltd., has been compelled to suspend new orders for its prefabricated bath units due to a critical shortage of organic solvents, a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 13, 2026
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Japanese Exports to the Middle East Face Steep Decline Amidst Iran Conflict
The lucrative Middle Eastern market for premium Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fishery products, including sought-after matcha tea, succulent wagyu beef, and prized bluefin tuna, is experiencing a significant and concerning…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 13, 2026
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and Neuberger Berman Establish Investment Fund to Fuel Japanese Corporate M&A
TOKYO – In a significant move designed to invigorate the Japanese mergers and acquisitions landscape, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), one of Japan’s largest financial institutions, is partnering with the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 2, 2026
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Spiber Seeks New Horizon Under Maya Son’s Leadership After Turbulent Period
TOKYO – Japanese biotech startup Spiber, a pioneer in the development of spider silk-like synthetic fibers, is embarking on a critical new chapter under the leadership of Maya Kawana, daughter…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 27, 2026
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Air China Reports Sixth Consecutive Annual Net Loss Amidst High-Speed Rail Competition and Geopolitical Headwinds
TOKYO — Air China, the People’s Republic of China’s national flag carrier, has announced its sixth consecutive year of net losses, a stark financial performance attributed by the airline to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 27, 2026
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Vietnam Slashes Fuel Taxes by Nearly a Fifth Amidst Escalating Middle East Crisis
HANOI – Gasoline prices in Vietnam experienced a dramatic 19% plunge on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the government enacted significant tax reductions on key petroleum products. This decisive move,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 27, 2026
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Chinese Sportswear Giants Pivot to Global Acquisitions Amidst Domestic Market Saturation
Chinese sportswear companies are strategically accelerating their global expansion through the acquisition of established international brands, a move necessitated by the plateauing sales growth of their domestic labels. This trend,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 26, 2026
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Inventories and alternative sources mitigate disruption, but product makers start to worry
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global trade, is casting a significant shadow over aluminum supplies, particularly for import-dependent nations like Japan. With the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 26, 2026
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Japan Temporarily Relaxes Coal Plant Restrictions Amidst Middle East Energy Crisis
The Japanese government is poised to temporarily ease operational restrictions on its fleet of coal-fired power plants as a critical measure to mitigate the growing risk of an energy shortage.…
