Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 6, 2026
- 29 views
Mongolia’s Parliament Welcomes First Lawmakers with Disabilities, Ushering in an Era of Inclusive Governance
ULAANBAATAR – The recent swearing-in of Saranchuluun Otgon and Gankhuyag Banzragch, marking the historic entry of Mongolia’s first two lawmakers with disabilities into the State Great Khural, signifies a profound…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 5, 2026
- 33 views
Mizuno Bets on India’s Nascent Sports Boom Amidst Growing Sedentary Lifestyles
MUMBAI – Japanese athletic equipment manufacturer Mizuno is poised to officially launch its sales operations in India this month, a strategic move signaling its confidence in the subcontinent’s burgeoning sports…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 5, 2026
- 30 views
China Imposes Sanctions on U.S. Testing Laboratory Amidst Escalating Trade Tensions
HONG KONG – China on Wednesday announced a series of retaliatory measures against the United States, including sanctions on a prominent testing laboratory, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 5, 2026
- 34 views
Yen Holds Firmly Around 157 as Traders Weigh Intervention Effectiveness and Future Policy
The yen is currently hovering around the 157 mark against the U.S. dollar, a level that signifies a delicate balance in the foreign exchange market. This stability comes as traders…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 5, 2026
- 32 views
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Confirms Coordinated Currency Intervention with Japan to Stabilize Asian Markets
WASHINGTON — In a significant revelation that underscores the increasing fragility of global financial markets, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Tuesday that the United States participated in a coordinated…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 4, 2026
- 28 views
Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Intensifies Amidst Deadly Heatwave
KUMAMOTO, Japan/TOKYO — One week after a devastating earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, recovery efforts are being urgently accelerated as extreme temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) exacerbate…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 3, 2026
- 37 views
Alibaba Launches Qwen3.8 Max AI Model Amidst Performance Discrepancies and Competitive Pressures
HONG KONG — Alibaba Group officially unveiled its latest and purportedly most potent artificial intelligence model, Qwen3.8 Max, on Monday. However, initial benchmark performance results have cast a shadow of…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 3, 2026
- 35 views
Japan and the U.S. Conduct Coordinated Intervention to Shore Up the Yen, Marking First Joint Action Since 2011
TOKYO – In a significant development for global currency markets, Japan and the United States officially confirmed on Monday morning that they executed a coordinated intervention to bolster the Japanese…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 2, 2026
- 37 views
Japanese Companies Poised for Record Capital Spending Driven by AI Infrastructure Boom
Japanese companies are on a trajectory to achieve unprecedented levels of capital expenditure in the current fiscal year, with a significant surge in investments directed towards critical infrastructure supporting the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- August 2, 2026
- 35 views
Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion U.S. Currency Backstop Amidst Evolving Geopolitical Landscape
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has formally requested a U.S. foreign currency backstop facility valued at up to $10 billion, a move aimed at bolstering its resilience against potential shocks to its…
