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Japanese yen slides below 160 despite FX intervention amid rate differentials and trade deficits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Slump Persists as Tokyo Intervenes to Curb Slide Below 160 Japanese authorities intervened again to support the yen as the currency’s prolonged slump deepened, highlighting structural pressures including interest …
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Japan seeks new ties with Southeast Asia as economic pull wanes
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s regional diplomacy pivots as Prime Minister Takaichi courts Indonesia with cultural outreach Japan’s regional diplomacy pivots after a March 31 summit with Indonesia’s President Prabowo, as Prime Minister Sanae …
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Pop Mart reopens Pop Land Beijing featuring Labubu to attract new fans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPop Mart reopens Beijing Pop Land, betting on Labubu-themed experiences to drive growth Pop Mart reopens Pop Land in Beijing on April 30 after a year-long renovation, centering new attractions …
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Tentakaku opens Toyama Black ramen in Vientiane, readies vegan, halal for Europe, Middle East
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTentakaku brings Toyama Black ramen to Vientiane in June 2026, expands vegan and halal menus for Europe and Middle East Japan’s Tentakaku will open a Toyama Black ramen shop in …
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Epic Games launches iPhone app store in Japan with no local titles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEpic Games app store in Japan launches on iPhone without local developer titles Epic Games launches its iPhone app store in Japan but local developers are absent, raising questions about …
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Taiwan Defense Spending Face-Off Raises Risk to Drone Programs, Lawmaker Warns Taiwan defense spending is under intense political scrutiny as a battle in the legislature over budget cuts threatens to …
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Yen surges against the dollar to 155.5 after Japan’s currency diplomat warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Surges to Mid-155s After Tokyo’s ‘Final’ Warning and Suspected Intervention Japan’s yen jumped from about ¥157 to roughly ¥155.5 in a rapid late‑afternoon move, marking a second straight day …
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Indonesia announces ride-hailing commission cut to 8% and new insurance rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo Orders Ride-Hailing Commissions Cut to 8% at May Day Rally President Prabowo orders ride-hailing commissions cut to 8% and new insurance rules for drivers, pledging relief for transport workers …
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Bank of Japan data reveals roughly 5 trillion yen-buying interventions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan data points to ¥5 trillion in yen-buying intervention on April 30, 2026 BOJ money-market data released May 1, 2026, indicates roughly ¥5 trillion ($32 billion) of yen-buying …