Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 6, 2026
- 30 views
Coastal Shrines Unite Centuries-Old Tradition with Modern Research
A 20-foot skeleton of an unidentified species of baleen whale is displayed at Lang Ong Thuy Tuong, a whale temple in Ho Chi Minh City’s coastal Can Gio district. Vietnam’s…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 5, 2026
- 31 views
Japan’s Financial Services Agency to Scrutinize Credit Risk Assessment for Overseas Nonbank and Real Estate Lending
TOKYO – Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to launch a comprehensive examination into the credit risk assessment practices of the nation’s financial institutions concerning their lending activities to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 5, 2026
- 32 views
Two Hawks on Bank of Japan Board Urge Faster Rate Hikes Before Terms End
TOKYO — Two influential members of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy board, Hajime Takata and Naoki Tamura, are intensifying their calls for a more aggressive approach to interest rate…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 5, 2026
- 28 views
Sanuki Udon Gains Traction in Thailand, Bringing a Taste of Western Japan to Southeast Asia
BANGKOK – The culinary landscape of Thailand, already a vibrant tapestry of global flavors, is witnessing a subtle yet significant shift with the growing popularity of Sanuki udon. While Japanese…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 5, 2026
- 31 views
SoftBank Group Launches Record-Breaking 1 Trillion Yen Bond Offering for Retail Investors at 4.75% Coupon
TOKYO – SoftBank Group has launched an unprecedented 1 trillion yen ($6.4 billion) bond offering specifically targeted at retail investors, a move that underscores the Japanese technology conglomerate’s significant capital…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 4, 2026
- 32 views
Illegal Brokers Arrange Transplants Overseas as Japanese Patients Cope with 10-Year Wait Times
The stark reality of Japan’s organ transplant system, characterized by a decade-long waiting list for many patients, has unfortunately given rise to a clandestine network of intermediaries facilitating illegal organ…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 4, 2026
- 32 views
Japan Pension Fund’s Rare August Meeting Signals Potential Shift in Yen Asset Buying
TOKYO/NEW YORK — The yen experienced a notable strengthening, trading in the upper 155 range against the dollar on Friday, a continuation of its upward momentum from the previous day’s…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 3, 2026
- 27 views
Berkshire Hathaway Eyes Deeper Collaboration and Increased Stakes in Japan’s Sogo Shosha
TOKYO – In a significant move signaling a deepening commitment to the Japanese market, Berkshire Hathaway, the American conglomerate led by CEO Greg Abel, is actively considering increasing its stakes…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 3, 2026
- 31 views
Uniqlo Parent Fast Retailing Doubles Down on Physical Retail in Japan Amidst Digital Shift
In an era when an outfit is just a click away, casual clothing chain Uniqlo is betting heavily on the value of physical stores at home in Japan. Tadashi Yanai,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 2, 2026
- 31 views
Rising Japanese Long-Term Interest Rates Are Impacting U.S. Markets, Treasury Undersecretary Erin Browne Says
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — The ripple effects of increasing long-term interest rates in Japan are now extending to influence U.S. financial markets, according to a statement made by Erin Browne,…
