Min Aung Hlaing visit to Thailand raises regional legitimacy questions Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Thailand on August 6, 2026, seeks regional recognition as the National Unity Government …
Japan cabinet approves 1% consumption tax on food for two years starting April 2027 Japan’s cabinet approved a bill to cut the consumption tax on food to 1% from 8% …
US-China tensions escalate as Beijing sanctions U.S. testing lab and probes foreign software in office equipment China announced sanctions on a U.S. testing laboratory and opened probes into office equipment …
Honda Motor Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast to ¥400 Billion on Weak Yen and Strong Motorcycle Demand Honda Motor expects ¥400 billion net profit for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, …
Cathay Pacific to Invest $19bn After Posting Second-Highest H1 Earnings Cathay Pacific posts second-highest H1 earnings and plans $19bn fleet upgrade to expand global network, signalling resilience amid Middle East …
Indonesia GDP growth slows in Q2 as household spending eases and external shocks bite Indonesia GDP slowed in the second quarter, official data released on August 5, 2026, showed, with …
Honda profit outlook brightens as company forecasts ¥400 billion net profit for fiscal year ending March 2027 Honda profit outlook improves as the automaker forecasts ¥400 billion net profit for …
Yen near 157 as markets weigh prospects of further U.S.-Japan intervention Yen holds near 157 per dollar as traders weigh U.S.-Japan intervention and rate gaps; markets remain cautious on whether …
Reserve Bank of India Holds Policy Rate at 5.25% as Inflation Seen Manageable Reserve Bank of India holds key rate at 5.25% on August 5, 2026, citing manageable inflation while …
SpaceX Starship Pivot Spurs Opportunity for Japanese Launch Providers Amid Weak Yen SpaceX Starship’s pivot to space-based data centers and telecommunications has opened a window for Japanese launch providers to …
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