Democrats to regain the House but sweeping midterm surge unlikely, analyst says Veteran election analyst Larry Sabato predicts Democrats to regain the House in November but warns a broad “blue …
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Japanese government prepares sweeping AI measures to promote innovation and curb misuse
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s AI measures to balance innovation and misuse as government prepares comprehensive rules Japan’s AI measures are set to encourage domestic innovation while guarding against misuse, the government announced as …
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DAP votes overwhelmingly to remain in Anwar coalition after three state defeats
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDemocratic Action Party votes to remain in Anwar coalition after internal referendum The Democratic Action Party voted overwhelmingly on August 16, 2026 to remain in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling …
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Kioxia leveraged ETFs: U.S. asset managers file for approval to launch
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia leveraged ETFs eyed by U.S. asset managers, could reach Japanese investors U.S. asset managers are seeking regulatory approval to launch Kioxia leveraged ETFs tied to the Japanese memory-chip maker, …
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SMIC Declares No Price Cuts as AI Boom Lifts Peripheral Chip Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSMIC Refuses Price Cuts as AI Investment Drives Demand for Peripheral AI Chips SMIC will not lower chip prices despite weak smartphone and auto demand, saying surging AI investment is …
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Japanese companies double commercial paper holdings to 17-year high
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese Companies Double Commercial Paper Holdings to 17-Year High Japanese firms doubled their commercial paper holdings over two years, reaching a 17-year high by Aug. 16, 2026, as companies turn …
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Indian students shift to domestic universities as US, UK, Canada and Australia tighten visas
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndian students reconsider studying abroad as visa, cost and job concerns push demand toward domestic universities Visa restrictions, rising costs and weak post-study job prospects are pushing Indian students to …
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Sony Group unveils plan to develop original character franchises, targets $63m sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony Character Franchises Drive New Push into Anime and Film Sony aims to build original character franchises across anime, film and merchandise, targeting $63m in sales as it pursues a …
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Taiwan receives first of 12 N700ST shinkansen train sets, signaling rail expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan shinkansen: First N700ST train set from Japan docks in Kaohsiung, signaling fleet renewal First of 12 N700ST Taiwan shinkansen train sets from Japan docks in Kaohsiung, marking a move …
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Toto doubles U.S. bidet toilet sales in five years, partners with MLB
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto Washlet Sales Double in U.S. Over Five Years as Company Taps MLB to Boost Awareness Toto Washlet sales in the U.S. have doubled in five years. Toto partners with …