Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 18, 2026
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Australia and Japan Sign Landmark $14.3 Billion Frigate Deal, Deepening Indo-Pacific Defence Ties
CANBERRA/MELBOURNE — Australia and Japan on Saturday officially cemented a landmark defence contract, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries selected to construct the first three of Australia’s new generation of general-purpose frigates.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 18, 2026
- 192 views
Spanish Fashion Designer Marco Moraleda Reimagines Bali’s Luxury Hospitality Landscape with Ade Living
Set on the western fringe of Canggu, Bali’s tourism epicenter, the serene beachside neighborhoods of Seseh and Cemagi are among the island’s most sought-after addresses. Here, amidst the emerald rice…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 119 views
Sapphireterra Capital Proposes Substantial Special Dividend for Sanyo Shokai to Address Capital Surplus
TOKYO – U.S.-based activist fund manager Sapphireterra Capital has put forth a significant proposal to Japanese apparel maker Sanyo Shokai, recommending the distribution of a special dividend of 1,200 yen…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 128 views
Audi Accelerates China Strategy with SAIC Partnership and Localized R&D Amidst Fierce Competition
HONG KONG — Audi is deepening its collaboration with Chinese partner SAIC Motor, establishing a new research and development hub in Shanghai and committing to developing China-only models, a strategic…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 148 views
Malaysia’s Johor state emerges as Southeast Asia’s data center powerhouse, fueled by Singapore’s demand, yet faces local headwinds.
JOHOR — Malaysia’s southern state of Johor has rapidly ascended to become the preeminent data center hub in Southeast Asia, a position largely cemented by its strategic geographical advantage and…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 17, 2026
- 116 views
Gold Prices Under Pressure Despite Geopolitical Turmoil, Driven by Central Bank Demand and Asian Buyers
Gold prices experienced a notable decline in March, a period marked by significant geopolitical tensions including the escalation of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. This counterintuitive market behavior, where a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 16, 2026
- 78 views
Japan to Release 50 Million Medical Gloves from State Stockpile Amidst Iran War-Induced Supply Concerns
TOKYO – The Japanese government announced on Thursday, April 17, 2026, a strategic release of 50 million medical gloves from its substantial national stockpile. This decision comes in direct response…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 16, 2026
- 69 views
Daikin Industries Faces Pressure From Activist Investor Elliott Management for Trillion Yen Share Buyback
TOKYO — Daikin Industries, the undisputed global leader in air conditioning manufacturing, is reportedly under significant pressure from the prominent activist investment fund Elliott Management. Sources familiar with the matter…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 16, 2026
- 54 views
Royal Enfield Unveils "Flying Flea" Electric Motorcycle, Signaling a Bold New Direction for the Iconic Brand
MUMBAI – Royal Enfield, a brand long synonymous with the thrum of classic petrol engines and the open road, has officially entered the electric vehicle arena with the unveiling of…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- April 16, 2026
- 77 views
King Jim Taps into Tourism Boom with Culturally Inspired Stationery Line
Japanese stationery company King Jim is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning inbound tourism market by launching a new line of products specifically designed to appeal to international…
