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- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
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More Pakistan-bound oil tankers to arrive via Hormuz, officials say
The geopolitical maelstrom enveloping the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit, is poised to deliver a significant jolt to Pakistan’s already precarious energy security. Government officials,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
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ByteDance Sells Mobile Game Studio Moonton to Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games for Over $6 Billion
HONG KONG – Chinese technology behemoth ByteDance is set to divest its prominent mobile game developer, Moonton Technology, to Savvy Games Group, a burgeoning gaming and esports powerhouse based in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
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India Faces Crucial State Polls Amidst Growing Concerns Over Energy Security Due to the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran
NEW DELHI — India is poised for a pivotal series of state elections next month, a contest where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks to solidify its…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
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Mazda Motor Gears Up for Domestic CX-5 Production Amid Hybrid Drivetrain Development for Flagship Model
TOKYO – Mazda Motor is poised to commence production of its redesigned CX-5 for the Japanese domestic market next month, a strategic move aimed at invigorating sales for the midsize…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 19, 2026
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Chinese Companies Bet on AI-Driven Innovation to Navigate Domestic Economic Headwinds
BEIJING – Chinese enterprises across a diverse spectrum of industries are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as a critical engine for innovation, viewing it as a strategic imperative to overcome…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 19, 2026
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Alibaba Reports Significant Net Profit Plunge Amidst Aggressive AI Investments and Fierce E-commerce Competition
Hong Kong – Alibaba’s financial performance for the October-December quarter of fiscal year 2026 revealed a stark 66% year-on-year decline in net profit, plummeting to 15.63 billion yuan (approximately $2.2…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 19, 2026
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South Korea’s Marriage Rate Sees a Revival Amid Shifting Social Norms and Lingering Challenges
A noticeable shift in societal attitudes is breathing new life into marriage rates in South Korea, with more young adults now viewing matrimony as a crucial step despite the enduring…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 19, 2026
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Japan Game Maker Bets on Hollywood Film Based on Giant-Robot IP to Lift Sales
TOKYO — Bandai Namco Holdings, the venerable Japanese toy and game conglomerate, is strategically leveraging its iconic "Mobile Suit Gundam" intellectual property (IP) to invigorate sales and expand its global…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 18, 2026
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Japan and France Forge Deeper Space Defense Ties Amid Growing Indo-Pacific Tensions
Japan and France are poised to deepen their collaboration in the critical domain of space defense, a move signaling a concerted effort by two key Indo-Pacific and European powers to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 18, 2026
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Geely Automobile Targets International Expansion as Profit Growth Slows Amidst Domestic Competition
Geely Automobile is significantly increasing its focus on international markets this year, a strategic pivot following a sharp deceleration in its annual net profit growth. Despite achieving record-high revenue, the…
