Shareholder Activism in Japan Surges as Campaigns Embrace U.S.-Style Tactics Shareholder activism in Japan rises as investor campaigns adopt U.S.-style tactics, reaching 72 campaigns in Jan-May 2026 and pressuring corporate …
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Afghan women stripped of study and work now lose domestic freedoms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAfghan girls face mounting loss of freedoms as education and work are curtailed Afghan girls face urgent erosion of rights as bans on education, work and free movement push many …
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Asian streaming services double down on microdramas and AI-powered content
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsian Streaming Services Embrace Microdramas and AI to Boost Viewer Retention Major Asian platforms ReelShort, Viu and iQIYI announced in Bali on June 17, 2026 that they are prioritizing microdramas …
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Bank of Japan rate hike lifts policy rate to 1% after U.S. Treasury and market pressure Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, the highest …
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Taiwan bolsters ties with Philippines as foreign minister warns of Beijing maritime pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions drive Taipei to deepen Philippine and regional partnerships amid rising maritime pressure Taiwan tensions prompt Taipei to bolster ties with the Philippines and neighbors, says foreign minister Lin …
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Ukraine war forces wounded soldiers to await unmanned ground vehicle rescues
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWounded Soldiers in Eastern Ukraine Wait for Unmanned Ground Vehicles as FPV Drone Threats Rise Wounded soldiers in eastern Ukraine face delayed evacuations as unmanned ground vehicles are deployed to …
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Yum China buys mainland Pizza Hut for $1.2 billion amid subdued consumer market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYum 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 …