Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 17, 2026
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China-U.S. Container Freight Rates Surge to Two-Year High as Holiday Season Rush Meets Tariff Fears
Spot freight rates for container ships traversing the crucial China-to-U.S. shipping lanes have ascended to their loftiest point in almost two years, a dramatic escalation driven by a dual surge…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 17, 2026
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Xi Jinping Urges Developing Nations to Unite on AI to Bridge Global Tech Divide at Shanghai World AI Conference
TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday issued a compelling call for enhanced collaboration among developing nations in the realm of artificial intelligence, articulating a vision aimed at diminishing…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 17, 2026
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Olympus Pivots to Robotic Endoscopy, Signalling Shift in Surgical Workloads
Japan’s Olympus, a venerable name in medical imaging and diagnostics, is poised to revolutionize the field of endoscopic surgery, traditionally a hands-on, physician-driven discipline. The company envisions a future where…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 17, 2026
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Japanese Companies Face Over 20% Surge in Rare Earth Procurement Costs Amidst China’s Export Curbs
The cost of procuring rare earths among Japanese companies has jumped by more than a fifth since last year, a private-sector survey shows, reflecting the impact of China’s export restrictions.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 16, 2026
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Japan’s Ultrafast Maglev Train Faces Renewed Scrutiny as Local Approval Sparks Urgency for Completion and Economic Returns
NAGOYA, Japan — The long-awaited green light for the next phase of Japan’s ambitious Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev train project, following local approval in Yamanashi Prefecture, has reignited a critical…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 30, 2026
- 152 views
Japanese Wireless Carrier KDDI Partners with VNPT to Launch Prepaid Brand in Vietnam Targeting Younger Consumers
Japanese wireless carrier KDDI is set to make a significant expansion into the burgeoning Southeast Asian market by launching a new mobile service in Vietnam later this year. The venture,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 24, 2026
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Mitsubishi Estate Acquires Singapore-Based Habyt to Expand Mid- to Long-Term Rental Housing in Asia
TOKYO — Mitsubishi Estate has announced its strategic acquisition of Habyt, a prominent Singapore-based operator of furnished rental housing, signaling a significant acceleration of its global expansion strategy targeting the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 19, 2026
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U.S. Military Leverages Advanced AI in Escalating Iran Conflict
TOKYO — The United States military has significantly amplified its reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in its ongoing military operations against Iran, deploying sophisticated AI-driven systems for a wide spectrum…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 19, 2026
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Japan’s Retail Investors Emerge as a Powerful Force, Increasingly Backing Activist Investors and Demanding Corporate Change
The landscape of corporate governance in Japan is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the growing assertiveness of its retail investor base. A recent survey has illuminated this trend, revealing…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 19, 2026
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Shimokitazawa: Tokyo’s Bohemian Heartbeat Thrives Amidst Evolving Urban Landscape
On weekends, Shimokitazawa feels less like a Tokyo neighborhood than a village in a 1960s art-house film. Young Japanese sport green hair, guitar cases and bags stuffed with secondhand clothes.…
