Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 29, 2026
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Suzuki Motor is exporting kei minicars from Pakistan to Brunei
TOKYO — Japan’s Suzuki Motor has commenced the export of small cars, specifically models mirroring the dimensions and design ethos of Japan’s kei minicars, to Brunei, the automaker officially announced…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 29, 2026
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Casio Computer to Significantly Expand Indian Presence with New Stores and Localized Production
TOKYO – Japanese watchmaker Casio Computer is set to dramatically increase its footprint in India, a rapidly growing market for premium and functional timepieces. The company announced plans to expand…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 28, 2026
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BYD’s Profits Rebound Fueled by International Growth Amidst Domestic Market Share Erosion
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has announced a significant rebound in its second-quarter profits, a performance largely driven by robust sales momentum in international markets. This surge in global…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 28, 2026
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Nepal Faces Escalating Glacier Disaster Risk as Warming Accelerates
TOKYO — As glaciers retreat and freeze-thaw cycles shift in the Himalayas, increasing mountain instability, scientists say disasters like the avalanche that struck a valley at the Nepal-China border may…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 28, 2026
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Yen intervention leaves Japanese investors divided on foreign assets
Japanese investors remain divided on investing in overseas bonds and equities after currency authorities in Japan and the U.S. undertook a historic joint intervention late last month in a coordinated…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 27, 2026
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Top Nvidia supplier leaves door open to more US investment after Indiana plant launch
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, a critical supplier of advanced memory chips to artificial intelligence leaders like Nvidia, has signaled a potential for further investment in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 27, 2026
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Philippine Central Bank Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Inflationary Pressures and Subdued Economic Growth
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the nation’s central monetary authority, has announced a 25 basis point increase in its key policy interest rates, a move aimed at…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 27, 2026
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Hundreds of Foreign Tourists Remain Missing After Catastrophic Floods and Landslides Devastate Nepal and Tibet
Governments across Asia were scrambling to assess the full scale of the devastation and mobilize emergency resources on Thursday, as hundreds of foreign tourists were reported missing following a series…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 27, 2026
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Japan to Expand SDF Hospital Capacity Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Japan is set to significantly expand the bed capacity at its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) hospitals, with facilities in Okinawa and extending to Tokyo slated for upgrades. This strategic move aims…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 26, 2026
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Japan-Made Drones Aid Kumamoto Quake Recovery Amidst Industry Challenges
Japan-made drones, specifically Liberaware’s lightweight IBIS2 model, emerged as critical tools in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture nearly one month ago, offering a glimmer of…
