Denso Abandons Rohm Bid, Reframes Semiconductor Strategy Denso abandons Rohm bid and will reassess its semiconductor strategy after failing to secure the target’s consent, reshaping prospects for Japan’s automotive chip …
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Japanese yen jumps to 158 as BOJ flags higher inflation amid split vote
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Surges to 158 After BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.75% as Markets React to Hawkish Inflation Outlook Japanese yen jumps to 158 after the Bank of Japan left its policy …
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India removes 9 million West Bengal voters amid data governance concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWest Bengal Voter Deletion of About 9 Million Sparks Disenfranchisement and Data-Governance Concerns About 9 million names removed from West Bengal electoral rolls ahead of assembly polls raise transparency, disenfranchisement …
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Japanese food and beverage firms weigh suspending sales amid naphtha shortage
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNaphtha Shortage Forces Japanese Food and Beverage Firms to Cut Packaging and Weigh Sales Suspensions Japan’s food and beverage companies report rising strain as a naphtha shortage linked to the …
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Daiwa Securities to buy Orix Bank, fold into online banking arm
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDaiwa Securities to Acquire Orix Bank for ¥370 Billion, Fold Lender into Online Unit Daiwa Securities to acquire Orix Bank for ¥370 billion, integrating the lender into its Daiwa Next …
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Hengli Petrochemical shares plunge after U.S. sanctions over Iran crude ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHengli Petrochemical Shares Fall Sharply After U.S. Sanctions Refinery Unit over Alleged Iran Oil Purchases Shares of Hengli Petrochemical plunged after the U.S. Treasury on April 27, 2026, sanctioned a …
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Google announces AI campus in Seoul after yearslong Maps dispute
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGoogle AI campus Seoul to open after Seoul and Google resolve yearslong mapping dispute Google AI campus Seoul announced as the U.S. tech giant will build an artificial intelligence research …
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China vetoes Meta acquisition of Manus after national security review
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBeijing Blocks Meta Acquisition of Manus After National Security Review China vetoes Meta acquisition of Manus on April 27, 2026, citing national security concerns and raising questions about the future …
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JERA suspends fiscal 2027 earnings forecast citing Iran war uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJERA Suspends Earnings Forecast for Fiscal Year to March 2027 Citing Iran War–Driven Market Uncertainty JERA cannot issue an earnings forecast for the fiscal year to March 2027 due to …
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Vietjet Air plans Europe flights this year and leases Chinese jets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietjet to launch Europe services in 2026 while cutting costs with Chinese-made jets Vietjet plans to begin Europe flights in 2026 and is pursuing direct routes and lower operating costs …