To Lam at Shangri-La Dialogue Signals Vietnam’s Strategy for Rising Geopolitical Tensions Vietnamese President To Lam at the Shangri-La Dialogue outlined Hanoi’s approach to rising geopolitical tensions on May 29, …
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CP All shareholders overwhelmingly reject CP Group finance consolidation plan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCP All restructuring plan rejected as shareholders deliver 96% "no" vote CP All shareholders overwhelmingly rejected the CP All restructuring proposal on May 29, 2026, with 96% opposing the transfer …
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Naphtha shortages threaten Japan’s medical disposables, PM Takaichi warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan confronts naphtha supply risks after Middle East strikes, raising alarm over medical disposables Japan moves to diversify naphtha supply chains after Feb. 28 strikes on Iran disrupted petrochemical feedstocks …
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Japan’s Record Yen Intervention: Ministry of Finance Spends ¥11.7 Trillion in One-Month Rescue Yen intervention: Japan spent a record ¥11.7 trillion from April 28 to May 27 to counter selling …
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Mitsubishi Motors revives Pajero SUV, ramps up Southeast Asia production in Thailand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Pajero Revival: Automaker to Restart Production in Thailand Mitsubishi revives the Pajero due to strong customer demand, shifting production to Thailand as part of a wider Southeast Asia growth …
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MediaTek announces Intel partnership for advanced chip packaging alongside TSMC
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMediaTek confirms Intel collaboration for advanced chip packaging alongside TSMC MediaTek teams with Intel for advanced chip packaging alongside TSMC, expanding options for AI-focused customers and boosting foundry competition for …
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Li Auto posts $340 million first-quarter loss amid China EV price war Li Auto posts a $340 million Q1 loss as China’s fierce electric vehicle price war squeezes margins; the …
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Japanese steelmakers accelerate India investments to build high-end steel capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese steelmakers accelerate investments in India to localize high-end production Japanese steelmakers investing in India are deepening partnerships and expanding local production to supply the country’s booming autos, infrastructure and …
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Kakao faces union clash over profit-sharing demands after Samsung bonuses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKakao labor dispute escalates as union presses for larger profit share Kakao labor dispute intensifies as Kakao Corp. and its union clash over profit-sharing demands, echoing Samsung union wins and …
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Foxconn announces shipments of next-generation AI infrastructure data transmission technology
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFoxconn to Ship New Data Transmission Technology for AI Infrastructure This Year Foxconn will begin shipping a new data transmission technology for AI infrastructure in 2026, CEO Young Liu announced …