Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 26, 2026
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Sanyo Shokai Overshoots Business Casual Shorts Sales Goal by 20% as Japan Embraces Warmer Office Attire
Shorts designed for business settings are becoming more popular as Japan’s summers continue to get hotter, and apparel maker Sanyo Shokai has seen remarkable success with its recent offerings, exceeding…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 26, 2026
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Thailand Fortifies Border with Cambodia Amidst Lingering Dispute and Economic Hardship
CHANTHABURI, Thailand — The guns have fallen silent along the Thai-Cambodian border for seven months, a fragile lull following a year of renewed conflict. However, the absence of gunfire does…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 25, 2026
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Bain Capital Achieves Record-Breaking Profit of ¥2.5 Trillion on Kioxia Investment
TOKYO – Bain Capital, the prominent U.S. private equity firm and the largest shareholder in Kioxia Holdings, has reportedly reaped an extraordinary profit estimated at approximately 2.5 trillion yen ($17…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 25, 2026
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Chinese Manufacturers Ascend to Global Dominance in Household Cleaning Robots, Innovating Beyond Price Wars
DALIAN, China — Chinese manufacturers of household cleaning robots are solidifying their grip on the global market, with the nation’s top five players now commanding an impressive 70% share. This…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 25, 2026
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Hangzhou’s Culinary Renaissance: From Tourist Trap to Gastronomic Hub
For years, Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang province, was primarily recognized as a picturesque tourist destination. Visitors would typically embark on a serene glide across the iconic West…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 24, 2026
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AI Accelerates Creation of Fraudulent World Cup Websites, Trend Micro Warns
Online scammers are leveraging artificial intelligence to create sophisticated replicas of legitimate websites, significantly amplifying their ability to defraud the public, particularly during high-profile global events like the World Cup.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 24, 2026
- 39 views
FPT Thailand and FPT Taiwan CEO Levi Nguyen Speaks to Nikkei Asia in Bangkok on July 16
The Vietnamese technology giant FPT is strategically pivoting towards Thailand, a move designed to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions across Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. The…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 24, 2026
- 30 views
U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners as Trump Trade Agenda Rebuilds
NEW YORK – The United States government on Thursday announced the imposition of new tariffs on goods from a broad spectrum of trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 23, 2026
- 31 views
Indonesia Faces Intensifying Persecution of LGBT Community Amidst Rising Vigilantism and New Regulations
SURABAYA, Indonesia — Human rights organizations have issued urgent warnings regarding a significant escalation in the persecution of Indonesia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. This growing concern follows…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 23, 2026
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Record semiconductor shipments lift GDP 0.6% in Q2 but gains remain uneven across economy
SOUTH KOREA’s economy expanded at a robust pace in the second quarter of 2026, largely propelled by an unprecedented surge in semiconductor exports and broader strength in information technology (IT)…
