Seven & i investment: SoftBank Corp. and two payment firms to inject ¥300 billion into 7‑Eleven operator Seven & i investment: SoftBank Corp. and two payment companies will provide ¥300 …
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China-Europe freight rail cuts transit to 15 days, speeds air conditioner exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina-Europe freight rail speeds air-conditioner deliveries to Europe as heat waves bite China-Europe freight rail shortens transit to about 15 days, enabling China State Railway Group to increase air-conditioner shipments …
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Xiju Island balances Cold War-era legacy and tourism with daily life
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXiju Island’s Cold War forts reshape into tourism hubs as residents balance history and daily life Xiju Island, in Taiwan’s Matsu archipelago, balances a Cold War military legacy with growing …
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UNDP chief Alexander De Croo says emerging economies need capital, not aid
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUNDP Chief Alexander De Croo Declares “Development Aid Is the Past,” Urges Investment-Led Approach UNDP head Alexander De Croo says development aid is outdated and calls for investment-led financing as …
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Vingroup posts strong H1 profit surge, moves into urban rail and renewables
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVingroup posts strong first-half profit as property sales fuel infrastructure push Vingroup posts strong first-half profit as property sales boost cash to finance urban railways and renewable energy, while VinFast …
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Bank of Japan warns of faster rate hikes amid rising inflation risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Signals Faster Rate Hikes Possible as Ueda Warns of Inflation Upside Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady on July 31, 2026, warning that higher inflation …
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Japanese yen retreats toward 160 after intervention-fuelled overnight rally to 157
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen intervention sparks overnight rally to 157 then slips back into 160s as dollar demand returns Yen intervention triggered an overnight rally to the 157 level, but the yen slid …
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Bank of Japan indicates 6–7 trillion yen-buying intervention after dollar surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBOJ data suggests ¥6–7 trillion yen-buying intervention after 3% yen surge Bank of Japan money-market data points to a ¥6–7 trillion yen-buying intervention after a 3% yen surge, following roughly …
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Nikkei 225 reduces Advantest weighting after stock exceeds 10 percent cap
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei to Cut Advantest Weight in Nikkei 225 from October After Stock Tops 10% Cap Nikkei will lower Advantest’s weight in the Nikkei 225 from Oct. 1 after the stock …
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DeepSeek launches V4 Flash beta, ignites global AI model price war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDeepSeek V4 Flash public beta sparks global AI model price war DeepSeek launches the public beta of V4 Flash on July 31, 2026, a move that undercuts U.S. rivals and …