Shin-Etsu rare-earth refinery to be built in Fukui with $220m investment Shin-Etsu to invest $220m in a new rare-earth refinery in Fukui, aiming to boost dysprosium, terbium and yttrium output …
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Malaysia central bank governor warns Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Asian economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz disruption fuels energy crisis and threatens Asian supply chains Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels an energy shock that raises industrial input, logistics and food costs, threatening growth …
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Swire Pacific launches zero-interest exchangeable bond to raise $600m, transfers 6% Cathay stake
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSwire Pacific exchangeable bond raises $600m, could transfer nearly 6% of Cathay Pacific Swire Pacific issues a $600 million exchangeable bond tied to Cathay Pacific shares; the zero‑interest move may …
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Applied Materials opens $500 million Singapore campus to double AI chip production capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Singapore campus opens with $500 million investment to meet AI chip demand Applied Materials opens $500M Singapore campus to nearly double global production capacity, aiming to serve surging …
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Foxconn announces 1GW solar and wind investment to power Vietnam factories
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFoxconn to invest 1 GW of solar and wind power in Vietnam to supply factories and suppliers Foxconn to develop 1 GW of renewable energy in Vietnam to power factories …
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Accuses Powers of Weaponizing Interdependence, Harming Smaller Nations
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnwar warns against “weaponizing interdependence” at Future of Asia forum Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim warned at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo that “weaponizing interdependence” by major powers is …
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Tencent Issues First US Dollar Bond Since 2021 and Raises $4.6 Billion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTencent bonds raise about $4.6 billion in dual‑currency sale, first US dollar issue since 2021 Tencent bonds: Chinese tech titan raised roughly $4.6 billion through dual‑currency bonds—its first greenback issuance …
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Ferrari electric car Luce launched to revive China sales amid analyst skepticism Ferrari electric car Luce debuts as the marque’s first all‑electric model to revive China sales, but analysts are …
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Gold price surge prompts Indian couples to postpone weddings, buy lighter jewelry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia Families Delay Weddings as Gold Prices Surge Rising gold prices are forcing Indian families to change wedding plans, opt for lighter jewellery and seek alternative financing as consumers adapt …
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Japan designates China its most serious security concern, seeks deeper U.S. cooperation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan defense white paper to name China main security concern, cite radar lock and North Korea developments Japan defense white paper to name China main concern, cite radar lock on …