Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 30, 2026
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Japan Approves Budget Guidelines Aiming to Spur Investment in Key Sectors Amid Fiscal Concerns
TOKYO — Japan’s government has approved budget request guidelines for fiscal year 2027, a significant policy shift that eliminates existing caps on growth and crisis management investments. This strategic move,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 30, 2026
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Japan to Implement 30 Billion Dollar Food Consumption Tax Cut Despite Fiscal Concerns
Japan is poised to enact a significant reduction in its consumption tax on food items, a move championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aimed at alleviating the financial strain on…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 30, 2026
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PLS Eyes 20% Lithium Production Boost in Fiscal 2027 Amidst Surging Global EV Demand
CANBERRA – Lithium producer PLS announced on Thursday its ambitious plan to increase production by approximately 20% in fiscal year 2027, signaling a strong commitment to expansion as Australian miners…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 30, 2026
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Seiko Group Ascends to Luxury Pedestal, Rivaling Global Conglomerates on Market Valuation
TOKYO — Japanese watchmaker Seiko Group is undertaking a profound transformation, strategically repositioning itself from a mass-market manufacturer to a distinguished luxury brand. This ambitious evolution has culminated in a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 29, 2026
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Japan’s ispace to Utilize Domestic H3 Rocket for 2028 Lunar Mission
TOKYO – Japanese lunar exploration startup ispace announced on Wednesday its strategic decision to employ the nation’s H3 heavy-lift rocket for its ambitious lunar lander mission scheduled for 2028. This…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 29, 2026
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Devastates Southwestern Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, Triggering Fatalities and Widespread Damage
A powerful earthquake, registering an estimated magnitude of 7.1, struck southwestern Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 4:27 p.m. local time, unleashing widespread destruction and triggering a series…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 29, 2026
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The Rupee Poised for Stability Amidst Central Bank Intervention, but Oil Prices Remain a Crucial Determinant
MUMBAI — The Indian rupee, which has been one of Asia’s most vulnerable currencies, is anticipated to find a footing following a series of decisive measures enacted by the Reserve…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 29, 2026
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SK Hynix Reports Astonishing 557% Surge in Operating Profit Driven by Unprecedented AI-Fueled Semiconductor Demand
SEOUL – South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix announced on Wednesday a remarkable surge in its operating profit, soaring by an astonishing 557% to 60.54 trillion won ($41.6 billion) in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 28, 2026
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Currency Traders Scrutinize Fed and BoJ Meetings for Subtle Shifts in Monetary Policy Amidst Yen’s Vulnerability
TOKYO — Currency traders are keenly observing the upcoming central bank meetings in the United States and Japan this week, even as the immediate prospect of interest rate hikes appears…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 28, 2026
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan, Triggering Fires, Trapping Shoppers, and Disrupting Critical Industries
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto on Tuesday afternoon, unleashing widespread devastation, causing significant structural damage, triggering multiple fires, and leaving thousands without power. Authorities…
