Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 4, 2026
- 31 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
- 31 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
- 30 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,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 2, 2026
- 32 views
Joshua Wong Chi-fung Faces Additional Jail Time Under Hong Kong Security Law for Conspiring with Foreign Forces
Joshua Wong Chi-fung, a prominent figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, has pleaded guilty to the charge of "conspiring to collude with foreign forces," a serious offense under the Beijing-imposed…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 1, 2026
- 29 views
Xi Jinping Calls for Greater SCO Role in Global Steering, Offers AI Cooperation
TOKYO/ISTANBUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries to play a greater role in steering the world and offered them artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 1, 2026
- 31 views
Japanese Government Bond Yields Surge to Three-Decade High Amidst Global Inflationary Storm
TOKYO — The yield on benchmark 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) briefly breached the 3% mark on Tuesday, a seismic event that signals a significant shift in the global financial…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- September 1, 2026
- 33 views
JAPEX, Mebuki Financial Boost ROE Targets, Looking to Buck Trend
TOKYO — Amidst a challenging period for Japanese equities, characterized by increased volatility and a rising cost of capital, two prominent financial institutions, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. (JAPEX) and Mebuki…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 31, 2026
- 29 views
Miyagi Prefecture Pitches SK Hynix for Cutting-Edge Chip Plant Amidst Global Competition and Seoul’s Technology Concerns
Northeast Japan’s Miyagi prefecture has launched an ambitious bid to attract South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within its borders. This strategic initiative,…
