Indonesia export controls send shock through coal, palm oil and nickel markets Indonesia export controls: Jakarta’s new state export monopoly for coal, palm oil and nickel sparks market shock, legal …
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AI survey reveals only 44% of workers thriving as 99% of executives predict layoffs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI job displacement erodes worker confidence, Mercer survey shows A Mercer survey published Friday, May 22, 2026, finds AI job displacement is undermining employee morale, with only 44% of workers …
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China’s securities regulator penalizes Tiger Brokers, Futu and Longbridge, vows two-year crackdown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina vows to eradicate unapproved overseas brokerages within two years China’s securities regulator pledged on May 22, 2026, to eliminate unapproved overseas brokerages, saying the crackdown will be completed within …
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U.S. pauses arms sales to Taiwan over Iran war, Navy official says
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. arms sales to Taiwan put “on pause,” acting Navy secretary tells Congress Acting U.S. Navy secretary said U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are “on pause” amid the Iran war, …
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Japan and Philippines launch formal negotiations on intelligence-sharing pact
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan, Philippines to begin formal talks on an intelligence-sharing agreement Japan and the Philippines will start formal negotiations next week on an information security agreement to enable the exchange of …
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Press freedom watchdog urges Myanmar transition to include media rights benchmark
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPress freedom in Myanmar must be a benchmark for transition, watchdog urges Watchdog urges Southeast Asian governments to make press freedom in Myanmar a benchmark for political transition amid severe …
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EU disposable vape ban threatens sales of manufacturers driven out of China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEU plan to ban disposable vapes threatens manufacturers already ousted from China EU plan to ban disposable vapes threatens sales for manufacturers forced out of China, as German customs step …
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Southeast Asian Manufacturers Face Iran War Cost Shocks Despite Strong Electronics Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asia manufacturers reel as Iran war-driven cost shocks force closures and job losses Southeast Asia manufacturers face rising closures and layoffs as Iran war-driven cost shocks push up input …
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Vietnam to acquire BrahMos missiles from India amid South China Sea tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam Moves to Acquire BrahMos Cruise Missile from India amid South China Sea Tensions Vietnam appears set to buy the BrahMos cruise missile from India as Beijing’s assertiveness in the …
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U.S.-China engagement in focus as APEC trade ministers convene in Suzhou
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAPEC Trade Ministers Convene in Suzhou a Week After Trump‑Xi Summit APEC trade ministers meet in Suzhou to discuss tariffs, supply chains and digital trade a week after the Trump‑Xi …