Thailand GDP growth accelerates in Q1 2026 as exports and investment counter early Iran conflict impact Thailand GDP growth quickened in Q1 2026 as strong exports and rising investment offset …
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10-year JGB yield hits 29-year high at 2.8% amid inflation, fiscal concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan 10-year JGB yield jumps to 2.8%, highest since 1996 10-year JGB yield rises to 2.8% on May 18, highest since 1996, as inflation and fiscal financing concerns push Japanese …
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Ritz-Carlton announces first Vietnam hotel opening in Ho Chi Minh City
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRitz-Carlton Ho Chi Minh City to open as brand’s first hotel in Vietnam Ritz-Carlton Ho Chi Minh City announced as the brand’s first Vietnam hotel, joining Hilton, Nobu and IHG …
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China’s CXMT reports 1,688% Q1 profit surge and plans STAR Market listing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s CXMT Posts Massive Q1 Gains as Net Profit Jumps 1,688% Ahead of STAR Market Listing CXMT reported Q1 net profit up 1,688% and revenue up 719% driven by AI …
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Bain Capital launches $10.5 billion Asia fund with half earmarked for Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBain Capital launches $10.5 billion Asia fund with big allocation to Japan Bain Capital has raised a $10.5 billion Asia private equity fund, its largest focused on the region, and …
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Helsinki mayor urges Japan and like-minded countries to pursue geostrategic autonomy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHelsinki Mayor Calls for Closer Japan Ties to Build "Geostrategic Autonomy" for Defense Startups Finland’s Helsinki urges deeper Japan cooperation to strengthen geostrategic autonomy, proposing trusted ownership and joint support …
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Japan, South Korea stocks tumble as oil tops $103 and yields surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks slide as tech sell-off, oil spike and JGB yields trigger regional market rout Japanese stocks plunged Friday as investors repriced risk amid rising oil prices and surging bond …
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Serbia Becomes Migrant Magnet as Visa-Free Entry and EU Proximity Drive Influx
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSerbia migration surge: Visa-free entry and geography turn Balkan state into a transit magnet Serbia migration surge draws migrants to Belgrade and border regions, with visa-free access and proximity to …
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Subaru postpones in-house EV rollout, shifts focus to hybrids and gasoline cars
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSubaru delays EV rollout, postpones planned 2028 in-house electric vehicle launch Subaru delays EV rollout: the automaker said on May 15, 2026 it will postpone its planned 2028 launch of …
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India fuel prices rise for first time in four years as state retailers pass on crude costs India fuel prices climb as government-owned retailers begin partial pass-through of higher crude …