Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 27, 2026
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Air China Reports Sixth Consecutive Annual Net Loss Amidst High-Speed Rail Competition and Geopolitical Headwinds
TOKYO — Air China, the People’s Republic of China’s national flag carrier, has announced its sixth consecutive year of net losses, a stark financial performance attributed by the airline to…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 27, 2026
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Vietnam Slashes Fuel Taxes by Nearly a Fifth Amidst Escalating Middle East Crisis
HANOI – Gasoline prices in Vietnam experienced a dramatic 19% plunge on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the government enacted significant tax reductions on key petroleum products. This decisive move,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 27, 2026
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Chinese Sportswear Giants Pivot to Global Acquisitions Amidst Domestic Market Saturation
Chinese sportswear companies are strategically accelerating their global expansion through the acquisition of established international brands, a move necessitated by the plateauing sales growth of their domestic labels. This trend,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 26, 2026
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Inventories and alternative sources mitigate disruption, but product makers start to worry
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global trade, is casting a significant shadow over aluminum supplies, particularly for import-dependent nations like Japan. With the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 26, 2026
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Japan Temporarily Relaxes Coal Plant Restrictions Amidst Middle East Energy Crisis
The Japanese government is poised to temporarily ease operational restrictions on its fleet of coal-fired power plants as a critical measure to mitigate the growing risk of an energy shortage.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 26, 2026
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Indonesia Defers Decision on Domestic Airfare Hike Amidst Rising Operating Costs
JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has postponed a crucial decision regarding airlines’ urgent appeals to increase the legal ceilings on domestic airfares. This deferral comes despite mounting pressure from the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 26, 2026
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Iran Tensions Prompt Asian Rice Exporters to Pivot Towards New Markets
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy and trade, has sent ripples far beyond the Middle East’s oil fields, significantly impacting the agricultural sector,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 25, 2026
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Spiber to Undergo Out-of-Court Workout, Ownership Transfer to Maya Kawana Announced
Japanese biotech innovator Spiber, known for its development of sustainable spider silk-like biofibers, has announced a significant shift in its corporate structure. The company will undergo an out-of-court workout, a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 25, 2026
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Chinese Shipping Giant COSCO Resumes Middle East Routes Amidst Easing Iran Tensions
Chinese state-owned shipping behemoth COSCO has announced the resumption of bookings on specific routes connecting Asia and the Middle East, signaling a potential de-escalation of regional tensions that had previously…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 25, 2026
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U.K. Startup Power Roll Enters Japan, Capitalizing on Government Push for Advanced Solar Technology
TOKYO — A U.K.-based startup specializing in ultrathin, flexible solar panels is making its debut in Japan, signaling growing international interest in the nation’s strategic pivot towards next-generation renewable energy…
The Private Credit Sector Faces Growing Scrutiny Amidst Escalating Defaults and Interconnected Risks
