Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 6, 2026
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China’s Economy Shows Modest Growth of 4.4% in Q3 2026 Amidst Persistent Real Estate Woes and Uneven Consumer Demand
HONG KONG – China’s economy is estimated to have expanded by 4.4% year-on-year in the July-September quarter of 2026, a figure that, while representing a marginal improvement over the preceding…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 5, 2026
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Seeks to Reassure Markets on Fiscal Policy Amidst Expansionary Stance
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reassure financial markets over her government’s fiscal policy, pledging on Monday to respond "flexibly" to economic and market conditions while giving…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 5, 2026
- 25 views
Australia’s Gas Producers Urge Government to Reconsider Domestic Supply Mandate Amid Investment Concerns
The Australian government is currently engaged in a critical negotiation with the nation’s powerful natural gas producers over a proposed mandate to reserve a portion of their output for the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 4, 2026
- 27 views
Saudi Arabia and UAE to Help Asia Build Strategic Oil Reserves
TOKYO — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are set to play a pivotal role in bolstering Asia’s strategic oil reserves, a move designed to enhance regional energy security…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 4, 2026
- 25 views
Thai Activists Protest Alleged Exploitation and Legal Violations by Foreign Companies Amid Economic Slowdown
A protest movement is growing in Thailand against companies from China, Israel, and other countries for allegedly circumventing ownership rules, as sluggish economic growth leads to a shift in the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 4, 2026
- 28 views
AI Governance: A Critical Juncture for US-China Cooperation
The urgent need for robust international frameworks to govern artificial intelligence, a technology poised to redefine human civilization, has reached a critical juncture, underscored by the recent commitment from United…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 4, 2026
- 23 views
Langkawi’s Island Fantasy: More Than Just Sun, Sand, and Nasi Lemak
KUAH, Malaysia – The allure of Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands off Malaysia’s west coast, often conjures images of idyllic beachside retreats, a staple of travel aspirations for many.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 3, 2026
- 105 views
Nitori Holdings Aims to Revolutionize Furniture Recycling with Ambitious New Facility
TOKYO – Leading Japanese furniture retailer Nitori Holdings is set to inaugurate one of Japan’s largest dedicated recycling facilities, a significant strategic move aimed at establishing a robust domestic circular…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 3, 2026
- 24 views
Pakistan Deploys Over a Thousand Shipping Containers to Thwart Imran Khan’s Protest March in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Pakistan’s federal government has deployed an imposing phalanx of over a thousand shipping containers to barricade major arteries into and out…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- October 3, 2026
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Vietnam’s Economy Accelerates to Fastest Pace in Four Years, But Full-Year Target Remains Challenging
HANOI — Vietnam’s economy surged by 9.95% in the third quarter, a significant acceleration from the revised 8.81% growth recorded in the preceding quarter, marking the country’s most robust quarterly…
