Grab Accelerates Electric-Vehicle Rollout as Fuel Costs Surge Grab will accelerate its introduction of electric vehicles to shield driver-partners from rising fuel costs after the Middle East crisis, reporting 24% …
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Moody’s launches stablecoin credit ratings to meet rising investor demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMoody’s to Launch Stablecoin Ratings to Assess Risk of Currency‑Pegged Crypto Moody’s will issue stablecoin ratings using a new methodology to evaluate reserve backing, governance and liquidity as investor demand …
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CK Hutchison unit sells entire VodafoneThree stake for £4.3bn to build cash reserves
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCK Hutchison Sells Entire Stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn to Bolster Cash Reserves CK Hutchison sells its entire stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn ($5.8bn), announced May 5, 2026, as the …
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Capsule Toys Draw Foreign Tourists to Tokyo’s Gashapon Shops Tokyo’s capsule toys are increasingly drawing foreign visitors to vending-machine-lined streets, turning gashapon hunting into a staple souvenir activity for travelers. …
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Japanese startups survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs faced harassment, women disproportionately affected
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSurvey Finds 32% Experienced Harassment at Japanese Startups; Women Report Much Higher Rates Academic survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs at Japanese startups have faced harassment, with women far more likely …
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India and Russia sign defense pact to share bases, station 3,000 troops
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia-Russia defense pact allows mutual base access and placement of up to 3,000 troops, deepening strategic ties India-Russia defense pact allows sharing of bases, ports and airfields and stationing of …
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Indonesia posts 5.61% Q1 growth as subsidies boost spending, rupiah hits new low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia economic growth rises 5.61% in Q1 2026 as subsidies and Eid spending lift demand Government subsidies helped tame inflation and supported household spending during Ramadan and Eid, while the …
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China targets 70% domestic silicon wafer production by year-end
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Pursues 70% Domestic Production of Silicon Wafers Led by Eswin Expansion China accelerates silicon wafers self-sufficiency drive, aiming for over 70% domestic supply this year through rapid factory builds …
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Nvidia chip sales in China: Huang urges U.S. to allow older GPUs while backing American AI lead Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China should not receive the most advanced semiconductors …
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Chinese Investment in the US Unlikely to Rebound, CGCC Survey Finds
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese investment in the U.S. stalls as firms delay expansion, survey finds Survey finds Chinese investment in the U.S. slowed last year as firms delayed expansion amid security, regulatory and …