Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 25, 2026
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Kazakhstan Elects Streamlined Parliament in First Vote Under New Constitution, Consolidating Power for Adilet Party
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan on Sunday elected members to a significantly streamlined parliament, marking the first electoral test under a new constitution and effectively consolidating power for Adilet, a newly…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 24, 2026
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Japan Coast Guard Tests Yanmar’s Uncrewed Gas Detection Boat to Revolutionize Maritime Safety
The Japan Coast Guard is piloting Yanmar’s pioneering uncrewed gas detection boat, a significant technological leap designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of responding to hazardous gas leaks following…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 24, 2026
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Rosatom to Build 2.4-GW Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant as Hanoi Seeks to Bolster Energy Security
HANOI – Vietnam’s parliament has officially approved an agreement paving the way for the construction of the nation’s first nuclear power plant, a landmark decision that signals a significant revival…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 24, 2026
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Malaysia’s Economy Surges, But Wage Growth Lags Behind, Creating a Disconnect for Workers
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s economy is demonstrating robust expansion, exceeding earlier projections. However, a significant segment of the workforce reports a palpable disconnect, indicating that the benefits of this economic…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 23, 2026
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Japan’s Green Transformation Agency Fuels Nuclear Fusion and Plastics Recycling with 20 Billion Yen Investment
TOKYO — Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) Acceleration Agency has injected significant capital into two pioneering startups, Kyoto Fusioneering and the unnamed plastics recycling company, catalyzing a total of 20 billion…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 23, 2026
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Alibaba to Invest $10.2 Billion in Full-Stack AI Amid Intensifying Global Race
HONG KONG – Alibaba Group announced on Sunday its intention to raise approximately 80 billion Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to $10.2 billion, through a new share placement targeting investors outside…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 23, 2026
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The Preservation of Atomic Bomb-Surviving Structures Faces Escalating Challenges Amidst Soaring Construction Costs
The enduring legacy of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, embodied by the few remaining structures that miraculously survived the devastation, is increasingly imperiled by a stark economic reality:…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 22, 2026
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Japan’s State-Backed Export Insurer NEXI Extends First Coverage to Non-Japanese Organization for Latin American Infrastructure Project
TOKYO — In a significant move signaling Japan’s deepening engagement with Latin America’s burgeoning infrastructure sector, the state-backed Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) has announced its first-ever provision of…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 22, 2026
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Ueno Station Unveils Grand Renovation and Digital Gateway to Tokyo’s Cultural Heart
Tokyo’s Ueno Station, a vital transit hub and gateway to a district steeped in history and culture, has officially concluded an extensive, nearly two-year renovation project. The revitalization effort, which…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 22, 2026
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Thailand’s Government Moves to Tighten Gun Controls Amidst Renewed Spotlight on Firearm Access
Thailand’s government is advancing legislation to strengthen gun control measures, a move spurred by a series of recent shootings that have brought renewed scrutiny to the accessibility of firearms within…
