Yum China to Buy Pizza Hut China Mainland Business for $1.2 Billion; U.S. Firm Purchases Remainder Yum China will buy Pizza Hut China’s mainland operations for $1.2 billion while LongRange …
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Nissan unveils remodeled Kicks compact SUV in Japan to revive home-market presence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Kicks Unveiled in Tokyo as Cornerstone of Restructuring Drive Nissan unveils a remodeled Nissan Kicks compact SUV in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, positioning the city-focused model as a …
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Mynt IPO Moves Forward as Reports Say Board Filed Listing Application on PSE Mynt IPO: Parent of GCash eyes landmark Philippine listing that could raise about $1 billion, local reports …
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Lululemon apologizes after China campaign drum sparks backlash over Japanese taiko resemblance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLululemon apology after China drum campaign sparks backlash over taiko resemblance Lululemon apology in China follows online uproar after a marketing image featuring a drum drew criticism for resembling a …
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Samsung secures major AI foundry orders as TSMC capacity strains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung chipmaking services attract Google, AMD, Tesla and BYD as TSMC capacity tightens Surging AI demand strains TSMC’s capacity, prompting Google, AMD, Tesla and others to seek Samsung chipmaking services …
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Hanoi unveils gradual plan to restrict gasoline motorbikes, keeps EU standards
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHanoi softens roadmap for gasoline-powered motorcycles while keeping EU emissions standards Hanoi has unveiled a revised roadmap to restrict gasoline-powered motorcycles, opting for a slower, more gradual transition that keeps …
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Longcheer Bets on US AI Device Demand Despite Tariff Uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLongcheer Technology Eyes U.S. AI Device Surge Amid Tariff Uncertainty Longcheer Technology is betting on rising U.S. demand for AI-powered devices to fuel growth, even as questions over tariffs and …
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NTT IOWN concept loses relevance as US chipmakers enter optical infrastructure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNTT’s IOWN Strategy Faces New Threat as U.S. Chipmakers Move Into Network Infrastructure NTT’s IOWN initiative confronts mounting pressure as U.S. chipmakers increasingly enter optical and network infrastructure, challenging Japan’s …
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Himeji Castle introduces dual pricing and charges non-residents more than double
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHimeji Castle dual pricing: non-residents to pay more than double as Japan expands split fares to protect heritage sites Japan’s Himeji Castle will introduce a dual pricing scheme so non-residents …
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Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% as inflation concerns intensify Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, highest since 1995, citing inflation, wage …