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- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
- 57 views
Nippon Sheet Glass in Talks for $1.9 Billion Financial Support and Delisting Amid Apollo Global Management Takeover
TOKYO – Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG), the Japanese glass manufacturer that embarked on a transformative, yet ultimately burdensome, acquisition of the UK’s Pilkington Group two decades ago, is reportedly in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
- 52 views
Chinese Manufacturers Lead Europe’s Electric Truck Revolution
HAMBURG, Germany — The burgeoning electric-truck market in Europe represents a pivotal new phase in the continent’s ambitious green transportation agenda, with Chinese manufacturers rapidly establishing themselves as frontrunners in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
- 45 views
Australian space tech startup Gilmour has big launch ambitions
Gilmour Space CEO Urges Australia to Prioritize Domestic Launch Capabilities Amidst Global Space Market Congestion BRISBANE, Australia — Adam Gilmour, the chief executive of Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s first space…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
- 48 views
Octopus Energy CEO Urges UK to Embrace Chinese Clean Energy Technology Amidst Asian Expansion
LONDON — Octopus Energy, the United Kingdom’s leading supplier of renewable energy, is strategically expanding its footprint across Asia, actively pursuing collaborations with Chinese companies and exploring avenues to introduce…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
- 44 views
The Kafala System Leaves Migrant Workers Trapped as Regional Conflict Intensifies
Despite Iranian missiles and drones raining down on neighboring states, Uber driver Yousef says he won’t be fleeing the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh for his home in India. His…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
- 47 views
The Enduring Legacy of Vaughn Bode: A Pioneer of Underground Comics and His Unseen Influence on Global Pop Culture
Mark Bode’s earliest vivid memories are steeped in the monochromatic allure of Japanese manga, stacks of which his father, Vaughn Bode, would regularly bring home from New York City during…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 44 views
The Iran War Ignites Asian Oil Price Surge as Dubai Crude Soars Amidst Supply Scramble
The escalating conflict in Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, triggering a significant and sustained surge in crude oil prices, with the Asian benchmark Dubai crude experiencing a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 43 views
BTS Live Comeback Concert Draws 260,000 Fans to Seoul, Authorities Implement Extensive Crowd-Control Measures
SEOUL – The highly anticipated return of global K-pop sensation BTS for their first full concert in nearly four years is set to draw an estimated 260,000 fans to the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 40 views
Climate Change Fuels Household Tensions and Increases Risks for Women, Especially in Developing Nations
Women in India’s most heat-vulnerable districts are experiencing a disturbing rise in domestic violence during the scorching summer months, a stark indicator of how escalating extreme heat is becoming a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 38 views
Taiwan’s Democratic Foundation: Lai Ching-te Honors 30 Years Since First Direct Presidential Election
TAIPEI – As Taiwan approaches the 30th anniversary of its inaugural direct presidential election on March 23, President Lai Ching-te has underscored the profound significance of that historic vote, asserting…
