Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 10, 2026
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US-China Tensions Ease as Domestic Competition Emerges as Top Concern for American Businesses in China
SHANGHAI – American businesses operating in China have reported a significant rebound in confidence, a stark contrast to record low levels seen previously. This renewed optimism, according to a survey…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 9, 2026
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Sanrio Aims to Deepen Ties with Growing Retail Investor Base
TOKYO – Sanrio, the globally recognized Japanese entertainment company synonymous with the enduring charm of Hello Kitty and a vast universe of beloved characters, is embarking on an ambitious strategy…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 9, 2026
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Tung Chee-hwa, First Chief Executive of Postcolonial Hong Kong and Influential Pro-Beijing Figure, Dies at 89
Hong Kong’s first chief executive following its handover from British to Chinese rule, Tung Chee-hwa, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 89, his office announced. The prominent businessman,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 9, 2026
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China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Acts as a Financial Lifeline for Government’s Banking Sector Investments
China’s state-owned tobacco monopoly has once again demonstrated its crucial role in bolstering the nation’s financial sector, acting as a significant investor and a vital source of capital for the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 8, 2026
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Myanmar’s Fragile Peace and China’s Strategic Ambitions Intertwine Amidst Rakhine Conflict
NGAPE, Myanmar — In the Rakhine mountains of western Myanmar, a lonely highway lies under fog. Barely any traffic passes. This desolate scene on a crucial transit route underscores the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 7, 2026
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Japan’s Listed Companies See Declining Return on Equity Despite Record Profits Amidst Yen Weakness and Overseas Investment Revaluation
Tokyo – Japan’s publicly traded companies experienced a downturn in their return on equity (ROE) for the fiscal year ending March, a surprising development given the backdrop of record-breaking profits.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 7, 2026
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BYD Poised to Shatter Overseas Sales Targets, Eyes 2.5 Million Units in 2027 Amidst Global Expansion
HONG KONG — BYD, the Chinese automotive titan and the world’s largest producer of new energy vehicles (NEVs), is on track to significantly surpass its annual overseas sales targets, with…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 7, 2026
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Japan’s Autumn Leaf Season Forecasted to Peak Later Than Usual Due to Unseasonably Warm Temperatures
As Japan gears up for its much-anticipated autumn leaf season, known domestically as kōyō, a confluence of meteorological factors suggests that the vibrant spectacle of crimson, gold, and orange foliage…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 6, 2026
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Tokyo Stock Exchange Faces Record Delistings for Third Consecutive Year Amidst Strategic Shifts and Regulatory Scrutiny
Tokyo Stock Exchange is poised to witness a record-breaking wave of company delistings for the third year in a row in 2026, a trend driven by a confluence of strategic…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 6, 2026
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Taipei’s Housing Market Sees Cash Buyers Thrive as Mortgage Curbs Shift Burden to Middle-Income Earners
TAIPEI – The stringent mortgage regulations introduced by Taiwan’s central bank to temper its notoriously hot housing market are exhibiting a curious, perhaps unintended, consequence: a surge in cash transactions…
