Lina Wu
- 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…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 9, 2026
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Tesla Expands Delivery Network in Japan Amidst Surge in Electric Vehicle Demand Fueled by Government Incentives and Corporate Perks
TOKYO – U.S. electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is set to significantly bolster its operational footprint in Japan, announcing plans to increase its vehicle delivery locations by a substantial 60%…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 9, 2026
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China’s Japan-Bashing Intensifies Amidst Taiwan Tensions, Challenging Regional Order
The robust and sustained campaign of criticism directed by Beijing towards Tokyo, colloquially termed "Japan-bashing," shows no indication of abating. This ongoing diplomatic and rhetorical offensive is exerting significant pressure…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 9, 2026
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South Korea’s Cosmetics Industry Leverages Specialized Contract Manufacturing to Achieve Unprecedented Global Success
The South Korean cosmetics industry, now the world’s second-largest exporter of beauty products, owes its meteoric rise and unparalleled speed in bringing innovative products to market to a sophisticated division…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 9, 2026
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Kung Fu Soccer Ignites Box Office and Debate Amid International Rollout
The summer theatrical season in China, previously marked by a sluggish recovery, has been revitalized by the resounding success of filmmaker Stephen Chow’s latest offering, "Kung Fu Soccer." The action-comedy…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 8, 2026
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Japanese Power Companies Aim to Establish Tech to Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions Up to 90%
Kansai Electric Power and Kawasaki Heavy Industries are spearheading a significant initiative to develop and deploy advanced carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology, aiming to achieve reductions of up…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 8, 2026
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Former MI6 Chief Richard Moore Extols Strong Ties with Japan, Discusses Geopolitical Landscape of China and Russia
LONDON – Richard Moore, the former chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), has articulated a strong belief in the enduring and increasingly vital strategic partnership between the United Kingdom…
