Retail Investors Drive Volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Markets Retail investors in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are using more leverage, driving sharp equity volatility and prompting warnings …
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Former Sony engineers launch startups to revive discontinued smartwatch and laser tech
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFormer Sony engineers launch startups to revive Sony discontinued technology Former Sony engineers have formed startups to continue work on Sony discontinued technology such as the Wena smartwatch and a …
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ComfortDelGro launches free autonomous shuttle service via app in Singapore
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiComfortDelGro autonomous shuttle starts free app-based trials in Singapore’s Punggol ComfortDelGro autonomous shuttle begins free app-booked trials in Singapore’s Punggol on June 22, 2026, marking a major step toward driverless …
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Fast Retailing introduces new human rights audit standards at 700-plus factories
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFast Retailing supply chain tightened with new audit criteria rolled out to 700+ plants Fast Retailing tightens supply chain oversight with new auditing criteria rolled out to more than 700 …
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EU-China trade: EU leaders back diversification tool as bloc splits over pressure on Beijing EU-China trade: EU leaders approved a diversification tool to address a €1bn-per-day trade deficit with China, …
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Hyatt expands in Japan to open first Alila resort in Hakone 2028
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHyatt brings Alila to Japan with Hakone resort as it doubles domestic footprint Hyatt brings its Alila luxury brand to Japan with a 60-room Hakone resort slated for 2028, part …
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Echigo Tokimeki Railway announces weekday Setsugekka services to attract international tourists
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEchigo Tokimeki Railway Expands Marketing, Adds Weekday Services for Setsugekka Resort Train Echigo Tokimeki Railway markets the Setsugekka resort train and plans weekday services between Itoigawa and Joetsumyoko to attract …
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To Lam Recasts Vietnam Diplomacy at Shangri-La Dialogue Amid US-China Rivalry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTo Lam Signals Strategic Pivot at Shangri‑La Dialogue Amid US‑China Rivalry To Lam signals a diplomatic shift at the Shangri‑La Dialogue, positioning Vietnam to balance ties with the US and …
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Japan’s Daiichi Life wins regulator approval to arrange leveraged buyout loans
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDaiichi Life Begins Arranging Leveraged Buyout Loans After Regulatory Approval as M&A Financing Grows Daiichi Life will begin arranging leveraged buyout loans after receiving regulatory approval, tapping insurer capital to …
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Japan Launches Eight Indo-Pacific Communications Projects to Strengthen Economic Security
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan launches eight Indo‑Pacific communications infrastructure projects to boost undersea cables and satellites Japan to launch eight Indo‑Pacific infrastructure projects bolstering undersea cables, satellite links and data centers to strengthen …