Fast Retailing raises forecasts as Uniqlo’s Q3 strength pushes it toward No.2 global apparel spot Fast Retailing raises profit and revenue forecasts after strong Q3 Uniqlo sales, boosting chances of …
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Supreme Court rules CJ Logistics does not have to negotiate with subcontracted drivers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSupreme Court Rules CJ Logistics Need Not Negotiate Directly with Subcontracted Drivers South Korea’s Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that CJ Logistics is not obligated to enter collective bargaining with …
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Applied Materials CEO says tremendous 24-month visibility supports prolonged AI chip demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Says ‘Tremendous Visibility’ in AI-Driven Chip Demand over Next 24 Months Applied Materials sees “tremendous visibility” for AI-driven chip demand over the next 24 months, with equipment orders …
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Thailand Constitutional Court rules 400 billion baht loan legal, clears household aid
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand court upholds 400 billion baht emergency borrowing to fund household relief and energy plans Thailand court upholds 400 billion baht emergency borrowing, clearing the way for household relief and …
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Japanese companies on alert after China detains employees over rare-earth exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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Rapidus says it will match or undercut TSMC 2-nanometer pricing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRapidus 2-nanometer chips to be priced in line with TSMC, president says Rapidus will price its 2-nanometer chips near TSMC levels, targeting wafer costs around ¥3–3.5 million while outlining a …
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Luxshare debuts in Hong Kong, raises $3.1 billion, fuels Chinese tech listings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLuxshare Hong Kong listing raises $3.1bn in biggest IPO of the year Luxshare Hong Kong listing raised $3.1bn in the city’s largest IPO this year, signaling renewed momentum in Chinese …
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LG announces $1 billion Vietnam semiconductor packaging expansion in Hai Phong
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLG chip packaging Vietnam: LG to invest $1 billion in Hai Phong for chip-packaging and substrates LG chip packaging Vietnam: LG will spend $1 billion to build a large Hai …
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Webull becomes first Japanese broker to offer commission-free US stock trades
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWebull launches commission-free U.S. equities trading in Japan Webull launches commission-free U.S. equities trading in Japan, the first broker to drop fees — likely to prompt rivals to follow amid …
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MUFG Bank to deploy AI and satellite system for loan collateral inspections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMUFG Bank satellite imagery system to cut 10,000 inspection hours from fiscal 2027 MUFG Bank will deploy a satellite imagery system using artificial intelligence in fiscal 2027 to inspect real …