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Young hawkers reshape Singapore’s hawker scene with global flavors and digital savvy Young hawkers in Singapore are transforming the traditional hawker trade, blending global flavors with social media and modern …

Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong underscores weak investor appetite and regulatory strain Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Asia conference (Aug. 27–28, 2026) highlighted dwindling investor interest and the challenges facing the …

Casio to Expand India Store Network by 70% by 2030, Boost Local Watch Production Casio India expansion will see the Japanese watchmaker increase its retail footprint and begin local manufacturing …

Sri Lankan tea plantation workers confront shrinking incomes, rising costs and scant public services Sri Lankan tea plantation workers are confronting a worsening squeeze as low pay, rising living costs …

Muse retail robot debuts in New York grocery as Japanese startup targets U.S. physical AI market Japanese startup Muse has deployed a retail robot in a New York grocery on …

Cambodian scam sites: Government says 624 locations shut as rights groups and analysts question claim Cambodian government says 624 scam sites closed and nearly 30,000 people detained after inspections; rights …

Japan currency intervention: Tokyo spent ¥15.39 trillion in largest single-round support Japan’s currency intervention: Tokyo spent ¥15.39 trillion from July 30 to Aug 26 in the largest single-round support, part …

Japan’s Finance Ministry Spends Record ¥15.39 Trillion in Latest Yen Intervention Japan’s Finance Ministry spent a record ¥15.39 trillion ($96.5bn) between July 30 and Aug. 26 in a yen intervention, …

Nissan stake in Mitsubishi sparks takeover talk as lockup nears end Nissan stake in Mitsubishi draws fresh takeover speculation as lockup period nears its 10th anniversary, opening options for Honda, …