Lina Wu
- 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…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 18, 2026
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Physical AI to impact 41% of companies in 3 years, Deloitte says
The nascent stage of physical artificial intelligence integration into corporate operations, despite widespread industry excitement, was starkly illuminated in a white paper published by Deloitte on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 17, 2026
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Japan’s Yen Faces Dual Threats from Oil Shock and Tourist Exodus
The yen traded in the low 159 range against the dollar in Tokyo on March 17, grappling with a confluence of economic pressures that threaten to further erode its value.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 17, 2026
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Mitsubishi Electric Agrees to Strategic Investment from Foxconn in Automotive Parts Unit to Bolster Market Competitiveness
TOKYO – Mitsubishi Electric has officially announced its strategic decision to accept a significant investment from Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry, commonly known as Foxconn, into its automotive parts subsidiary.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 16, 2026
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Japan Faces Air Defense Missile Production Crunch as U.S. Reallocates Resources Amidst Middle East Conflict
Extensive use of air defense missiles in the Middle East is prompting the U.S. to transfer overseas resources to the region, and could lead Washington to request Japan’s support for…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 16, 2026
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Anutin Expected to Be Reelected Prime Minister Following Bhumjaithai Party’s Landslide Victory
BANGKOK – Thailand’s parliament is poised to elect a new prime minister on Thursday, with incumbent Anutin Charnvirakul widely anticipated to secure a second term following a decisive victory for…
The Private Credit Sector Faces Growing Scrutiny Amidst Escalating Defaults and Interconnected Risks
