Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 20, 2026
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China Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison Amidst Company’s Collapse
HONG KONG – The founder of the now-defunct property giant China Evergrande, Hui Ka Yan, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday morning, a stark culmination of his dramatic…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 20, 2026
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Japan’s Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Surge for Third Consecutive Month
Japan’s economy is facing increasing pressure as imports surged by a significant 28% in July, pushing the nation into its third consecutive monthly trade deficit. While exports continued their upward…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 19, 2026
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China Opens Offshore Government Bond Futures to Boost Yuan Internationalization and Attract Foreign Capital
HONG KONG — China has recently opened its offshore trading of government bond futures, a significant stride in its ongoing efforts to promote the international use of the yuan and…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 16, 2026
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Puppy Yoga: A Wagging Tail of Animal Welfare and Wellness Trends in Sydney
SYDNEY — In a city increasingly embracing holistic wellness and innovative approaches to animal care, a unique yoga studio in Sydney is capturing attention by integrating energetic puppies into its…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 14, 2026
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Charts Ambitious Course for State Revenue Growth and Economic Expansion
JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled a robust economic agenda for the upcoming fiscal year, projecting a near 7% surge in state revenue to Rp 3,426 trillion (approximately…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 11, 2026
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China’s Renewable Energy Investment in Bangladesh Surges to $1.18 Billion Amidst Power Sector Challenges
China has significantly amplified its footprint in Bangladesh’s energy landscape, now representing just over one-third of foreign investment in the sector. This substantial influx of capital is largely driven by…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 11, 2026
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Global AI boom boosts exports, but officials wary of a potential pullback
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s economy demonstrated robust growth in the April-June quarter of 2026, expanding by 5.9% year-on-year. This surge is largely attributed to the sustained global fervor surrounding artificial intelligence…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 10, 2026
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Japanese Trading Houses Expand Beyond Trade Brokering, Shedding Conglomerate Discount
Next month will bring a major event for Japan’s trading houses: their leaders’ first meeting in Japan with Greg Abel, the successor to famed investor Warren Buffett as the CEO…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 10, 2026
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Japanese Companies Reap Significant Business Gains Amidst Yen Weakness, Revising Forecasts Upward
Japanese multinational companies are experiencing substantial operational advantages stemming from the sustained weakness of the yen, a trend that has prompted many to revise their financial forecasts upwards during the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 10, 2026
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Tech ETFs Draw Record Inflows as Beijing Pledges Stability
The emergence of a "national team" of Chinese state-backed funds into public view on July 19, a week before memory chip maker CXMT’s initial public offering, has coincided with a…
