Vietnam economy growth accelerates as Q2 GDP rises 8.39%, raising pressure to meet 10% annual target Vietnam economy growth accelerates as GDP rose 8.39% in Q2 2026, with first-half expansion …
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Ananth Subramaniam cements Malaysian cinema’s rise with Cannes short Holy Crowd
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnanth Subramaniam Returns to Cannes with Short ‘Holy Crowd’ Ananth Subramaniam returned to the Cannes Film Festival with short ‘Holy Crowd’, following last year’s award-winning ‘Bleat!’ and elevating Malaysian cinema. …
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FATF Declines Probe into Indonesia Law Allowing Danantara Bond Purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society complaint FATF declines probe into Indonesia’s Danantara bonds after civil society groups warned that recent law changes could let corrupt …
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Vietnam launches rental housing pilots to ease urban housing affordability
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam expands rental housing pilots and incentives to curb urban home-price surge Vietnam launches rental housing pilots and incentives to ease soaring urban home prices in Ho Chi Minh City …
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Haruki Murakami publishes The Tale of Kaho, his first novel with female protagonist
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHaruki Murakami Releases New Novel "The Tale of Kaho," His First with a Female Protagonist Haruki Murakami’s new novel The Tale of Kaho debuts in Japan, his first with a …
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Japan tax revenue hits record 84.2 trillion yen as corporate earnings reach bubble-era highs Japan tax revenue reached a record 84.2 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, surpassing forecasts as corporate …
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Phoenix Tailings announces US rare earths processing plant and targets 2028 operations
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhoenix Tailings to build U.S. rare-earth midstream plant, drawing on Asian suppliers and investors Phoenix Tailings to build a U.S. rare-earth midstream processing plant, backed by Sumitomo Presidio and Yamaha …
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Yen surge into 160 per dollar prompts warnings of Japan intervention
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen surge pushes dollar below 160 as traders unwind positions amid intervention fears Yen surge into the 160-per-dollar area prompts market unwinding and speculation of Japanese intervention, with regional coordination …
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China identifies pilot in Beijing CITIC Tower crash citing insomnia and anxiety
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPilot identified in CITIC Tower crash; authorities cite insomnia and flight deviation Chinese authorities identified the pilot in the June 26 CITIC Tower crash in Beijing, citing insomnia and anxiety …
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Dentsu finalizes Soken privatization as Fujitsu, trading house expected to invest $1.2bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDentsu to Take Dentsu Soken Private as Fujitsu and Trading House Line Up $1.2bn Investment Dentsu to take Dentsu Soken private with Fujitsu and a trading house expected to invest …