Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
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Octopus Energy CEO Urges UK to Embrace Chinese Clean Energy Technology Amidst Asian Expansion
LONDON — Octopus Energy, the United Kingdom’s leading supplier of renewable energy, is strategically expanding its footprint across Asia, actively pursuing collaborations with Chinese companies and exploring avenues to introduce…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
- 61 views
The Kafala System Leaves Migrant Workers Trapped as Regional Conflict Intensifies
Despite Iranian missiles and drones raining down on neighboring states, Uber driver Yousef says he won’t be fleeing the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh for his home in India. His…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 22, 2026
- 66 views
The Enduring Legacy of Vaughn Bode: A Pioneer of Underground Comics and His Unseen Influence on Global Pop Culture
Mark Bode’s earliest vivid memories are steeped in the monochromatic allure of Japanese manga, stacks of which his father, Vaughn Bode, would regularly bring home from New York City during…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 63 views
The Iran War Ignites Asian Oil Price Surge as Dubai Crude Soars Amidst Supply Scramble
The escalating conflict in Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, triggering a significant and sustained surge in crude oil prices, with the Asian benchmark Dubai crude experiencing a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 58 views
BTS Live Comeback Concert Draws 260,000 Fans to Seoul, Authorities Implement Extensive Crowd-Control Measures
SEOUL – The highly anticipated return of global K-pop sensation BTS for their first full concert in nearly four years is set to draw an estimated 260,000 fans to the…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 56 views
Climate Change Fuels Household Tensions and Increases Risks for Women, Especially in Developing Nations
Women in India’s most heat-vulnerable districts are experiencing a disturbing rise in domestic violence during the scorching summer months, a stark indicator of how escalating extreme heat is becoming a…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 21, 2026
- 54 views
Taiwan’s Democratic Foundation: Lai Ching-te Honors 30 Years Since First Direct Presidential Election
TAIPEI – As Taiwan approaches the 30th anniversary of its inaugural direct presidential election on March 23, President Lai Ching-te has underscored the profound significance of that historic vote, asserting…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
- 68 views
More Pakistan-bound oil tankers to arrive via Hormuz, officials say
The geopolitical maelstrom enveloping the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit, is poised to deliver a significant jolt to Pakistan’s already precarious energy security. Government officials,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
- 70 views
ByteDance Sells Mobile Game Studio Moonton to Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games for Over $6 Billion
HONG KONG – Chinese technology behemoth ByteDance is set to divest its prominent mobile game developer, Moonton Technology, to Savvy Games Group, a burgeoning gaming and esports powerhouse based in…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- March 20, 2026
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India Faces Crucial State Polls Amidst Growing Concerns Over Energy Security Due to the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran
NEW DELHI — India is poised for a pivotal series of state elections next month, a contest where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks to solidify its…
