Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 27, 2026
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Defends Ambitious Growth Strategy Amidst Deflationary Concerns and Market Scrutiny
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has forcefully defended her administration’s substantial ¥370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) economic growth initiative, pushing back against growing apprehension within financial markets that the plan might…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 27, 2026
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India’s Lithium Battery Recycling Challenges Threaten Environmental Goals and Critical Mineral Supply Chains
RAJASTHAN, India — Efforts by global manufacturers like Panasonic to comply with India’s ambitious recycling mandates for low-end batteries are encountering significant hurdles related to prohibitive costs and complex logistics.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 27, 2026
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Bangkok’s Residential Districts Embrace Market-Style Eateries as Community Hubs
Bangkok’s residential districts are witnessing a burgeoning trend of market-style eateries, transforming into vital community spaces for residents who find themselves geographically distanced from the bustling cafe and bar scenes…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 26, 2026
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Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet Approval Rating Drops Below 60% for First Time Amidst Growing Independent Disapproval
TOKYO – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration has experienced a significant decline in public support, with the latest joint poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo revealing a 10-percentage-point drop in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 26, 2026
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AI Agents Accelerate Cyber Threat Landscape, Requiring Enhanced Multilayered Defense
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of performing tasks autonomously has fundamentally reshaped the cybersecurity landscape, escalating the ongoing struggle between defenders and malicious actors. These sophisticated…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 26, 2026
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Sanyo Shokai Overshoots Business Casual Shorts Sales Goal by 20% as Japan Embraces Warmer Office Attire
Shorts designed for business settings are becoming more popular as Japan’s summers continue to get hotter, and apparel maker Sanyo Shokai has seen remarkable success with its recent offerings, exceeding…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 26, 2026
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Thailand Fortifies Border with Cambodia Amidst Lingering Dispute and Economic Hardship
CHANTHABURI, Thailand — The guns have fallen silent along the Thai-Cambodian border for seven months, a fragile lull following a year of renewed conflict. However, the absence of gunfire does…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 25, 2026
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Bain Capital Achieves Record-Breaking Profit of ¥2.5 Trillion on Kioxia Investment
TOKYO – Bain Capital, the prominent U.S. private equity firm and the largest shareholder in Kioxia Holdings, has reportedly reaped an extraordinary profit estimated at approximately 2.5 trillion yen ($17…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 25, 2026
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Chinese Manufacturers Ascend to Global Dominance in Household Cleaning Robots, Innovating Beyond Price Wars
DALIAN, China — Chinese manufacturers of household cleaning robots are solidifying their grip on the global market, with the nation’s top five players now commanding an impressive 70% share. This…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 25, 2026
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Hangzhou’s Culinary Renaissance: From Tourist Trap to Gastronomic Hub
For years, Hangzhou, the capital of eastern China’s Zhejiang province, was primarily recognized as a picturesque tourist destination. Visitors would typically embark on a serene glide across the iconic West…
