Google Formalizes Pakistan Entry Amidst Ambitious Export Goals and Emerging Digital Landscape
ISLAMABAD – Google has officially established its first country office in Pakistan, marking a significant milestone for the American technology titan’s presence in the South Asian nation. The move, announced…
Japan Government and TEPCO to Launch Consortium for AI-Assisted Fukushima Decommissioning
The Japanese government and Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings (TEPCO) are poised to establish a new consortium, potentially as early as the current fiscal year, to spearhead the complex and…
Tokyo IPOs Surge to Record Average as Stricter Listing Rules Filter Out Smaller Debuts
TOKYO — Initial public offerings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have achieved an unprecedented average market capitalization in the first eight months of 2026, a significant shift driven by new…
Suzuki Motor is exporting kei minicars from Pakistan to Brunei
TOKYO — Japan’s Suzuki Motor has commenced the export of small cars, specifically models mirroring the dimensions and design ethos of Japan’s kei minicars, to Brunei, the automaker officially announced…
Casio Computer to Significantly Expand Indian Presence with New Stores and Localized Production
TOKYO – Japanese watchmaker Casio Computer is set to dramatically increase its footprint in India, a rapidly growing market for premium and functional timepieces. The company announced plans to expand…
BYD’s Profits Rebound Fueled by International Growth Amidst Domestic Market Share Erosion
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has announced a significant rebound in its second-quarter profits, a performance largely driven by robust sales momentum in international markets. This surge in global…
Nepal Faces Escalating Glacier Disaster Risk as Warming Accelerates
TOKYO — As glaciers retreat and freeze-thaw cycles shift in the Himalayas, increasing mountain instability, scientists say disasters like the avalanche that struck a valley at the Nepal-China border may…
Yen intervention leaves Japanese investors divided on foreign assets
Japanese investors remain divided on investing in overseas bonds and equities after currency authorities in Japan and the U.S. undertook a historic joint intervention late last month in a coordinated…
Top Nvidia supplier leaves door open to more US investment after Indiana plant launch
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, a critical supplier of advanced memory chips to artificial intelligence leaders like Nvidia, has signaled a potential for further investment in…
Philippine Central Bank Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Inflationary Pressures and Subdued Economic Growth
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the nation’s central monetary authority, has announced a 25 basis point increase in its key policy interest rates, a move aimed at…















