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Thailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …

Grab Accelerates Electric-Vehicle Rollout as Fuel Costs Surge Grab will accelerate its introduction of electric vehicles to shield driver-partners from rising fuel costs after the Middle East crisis, reporting 24% …

Moody’s to Launch Stablecoin Ratings to Assess Risk of Currency‑Pegged Crypto Moody’s will issue stablecoin ratings using a new methodology to evaluate reserve backing, governance and liquidity as investor demand …

CK Hutchison Sells Entire Stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn to Bolster Cash Reserves CK Hutchison sells its entire stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn ($5.8bn), announced May 5, 2026, as the …

Capsule Toys Draw Foreign Tourists to Tokyo’s Gashapon Shops Tokyo’s capsule toys are increasingly drawing foreign visitors to vending-machine-lined streets, turning gashapon hunting into a staple souvenir activity for travelers. …

Survey Finds 32% Experienced Harassment at Japanese Startups; Women Report Much Higher Rates Academic survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs at Japanese startups have faced harassment, with women far more likely …

India-Russia defense pact allows mutual base access and placement of up to 3,000 troops, deepening strategic ties India-Russia defense pact allows sharing of bases, ports and airfields and stationing of …

Indonesia economic growth rises 5.61% in Q1 2026 as subsidies and Eid spending lift demand Government subsidies helped tame inflation and supported household spending during Ramadan and Eid, while the …

China Pursues 70% Domestic Production of Silicon Wafers Led by Eswin Expansion China accelerates silicon wafers self-sufficiency drive, aiming for over 70% domestic supply this year through rapid factory builds …