Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 23, 2026
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Indonesia Faces Intensifying Persecution of LGBT Community Amidst Rising Vigilantism and New Regulations
SURABAYA, Indonesia — Human rights organizations have issued urgent warnings regarding a significant escalation in the persecution of Indonesia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. This growing concern follows…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 23, 2026
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Record semiconductor shipments lift GDP 0.6% in Q2 but gains remain uneven across economy
SOUTH KOREA’s economy expanded at a robust pace in the second quarter of 2026, largely propelled by an unprecedented surge in semiconductor exports and broader strength in information technology (IT)…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 22, 2026
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Washington’s 100% Tariff on Indian Generic Drug Imports Sparks Industry Crisis and Accelerates Shift to Higher-Value Medicines
The recent imposition of a sweeping 100% tariff by Washington on generic drug imports from India has sent seismic shockwaves through the Indian pharmaceutical sector, threatening its access to its…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 22, 2026
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Head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency Resigns Amidst Program Turmoil
BALIKPAPAN, Indonesia — Nanik Deyang, the newly appointed head of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency, tendered her resignation on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, a mere six weeks after assuming leadership of…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 22, 2026
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Indonesia tops report on alleged abuses linked to China critical minerals
A recent report released on Wednesday has illuminated a troubling trend: a significant increase in alleged human rights and environmental abuses connected to the global supply chains of critical minerals,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 21, 2026
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ASEAN United Against Geopolitical Fragmentation, Philippine Foreign Secretary Warns
MANILA — Southeast Asian nations must forge a united front to withstand escalating geopolitical conflicts and external pressures that threaten to fracture the region, declared Philippine Foreign Secretary and ASEAN…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 21, 2026
- 22 views
Nexon Navigates Shifting Global Landscape Amidst Uneven Growth and Unfulfilled Western Ambitions
TOKYO — Video game titan Nexon, a company with roots in South Korea and its current headquarters firmly planted in Japan, is grappling with a complex period of transition. While…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 20, 2026
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China’s Hongqi Overtakes Rolls-Royce in Ultra-Luxury Segment Fueled by Patriotic Consumption
The special edition of Hongqi’s top-tier model Guoli was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April. It costs roughly $1.6 million. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamanaka) HIROFUMI YAMANAKA July 20,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 20, 2026
- 24 views
German Bicycle Helmet Maker’s Move to China Signals Shifting Global Economic Landscape
HAMBURG, Germany — When family-run German bicycle helmet manufacturer KED announced it would move its entire production process to China later this year, the news hardly made any waves internationally.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 19, 2026
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AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings to Pioneer Large-Scale Corporate Use of JPYC Stablecoin in Japan
TOKYO – AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, a prominent Japanese logistics services provider with a significant client roster including Amazon Japan, is poised to usher in a new era of digital finance…
