Lina Wu
- 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
- 28 views
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…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 6, 2026
- 29 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
- 31 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
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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
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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…
