Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 25, 2026
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Toyota Motor’s Motomachi Plant Embraces Global Workforce as "Salamat Po" Echoes on the Assembly Line
NAGOYA, Japan — At Toyota Motor’s sprawling Motomachi plant in central Aichi prefecture, a scene of quiet diligence unfolded on the assembly line. Amidst the rhythmic hum of machinery and…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 24, 2026
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Japan Reclassifies China as "Important Neighbor" in Diplomatic Shift Amidst Growing Tensions
Japan has officially reclassified its relationship with China, designating the East Asian superpower as an "important neighbor" in a draft version of its key foreign policy document, the Diplomatic Bluebook.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 24, 2026
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Xiaomi Records Surprise Profit Drop Amidst EV Launch Challenges and Intense Market Pressures
Xiaomi, the Chinese technology conglomerate known for its smartphones and increasingly for its foray into the electric vehicle (EV) market, has reported a significant and unexpected 24% decline in net…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 24, 2026
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Tuk-Tuk Fuel Crisis Looms as Cambodian LPG Supplier Halts Sales Amidst Import Dependency
Cambodia’s already precarious fuel supply chain is facing a significant new challenge as a major liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier in Phnom Penh has announced it will cease sales starting…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
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Japan Faces Widespread Fuel Shortages as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Intensifies
The de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated into a critical challenge for Japan’s economy, with an expanding array of businesses, from heavy industrial manufacturers to everyday…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
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Nippon Sheet Glass in Talks for $1.9 Billion Financial Support and Delisting Amid Apollo Global Management Takeover
TOKYO – Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG), the Japanese glass manufacturer that embarked on a transformative, yet ultimately burdensome, acquisition of the UK’s Pilkington Group two decades ago, is reportedly in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
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Chinese Manufacturers Lead Europe’s Electric Truck Revolution
HAMBURG, Germany — The burgeoning electric-truck market in Europe represents a pivotal new phase in the continent’s ambitious green transportation agenda, with Chinese manufacturers rapidly establishing themselves as frontrunners in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 23, 2026
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Australian space tech startup Gilmour has big launch ambitions
Gilmour Space CEO Urges Australia to Prioritize Domestic Launch Capabilities Amidst Global Space Market Congestion BRISBANE, Australia — Adam Gilmour, the chief executive of Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia’s first space…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
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Octopus Energy CEO Urges UK to Embrace Chinese Clean Energy Technology Amidst Asian Expansion
LONDON — Octopus Energy, the United Kingdom’s leading supplier of renewable energy, is strategically expanding its footprint across Asia, actively pursuing collaborations with Chinese companies and exploring avenues to introduce…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
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The Kafala System Leaves Migrant Workers Trapped as Regional Conflict Intensifies
Despite Iranian missiles and drones raining down on neighboring states, Uber driver Yousef says he won’t be fleeing the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh for his home in India. His…
The Private Credit Sector Faces Growing Scrutiny Amidst Escalating Defaults and Interconnected Risks
