Taiwan Drones Budget Blocked as Opposition Backs Alternative Plan Opposition lawmakers blocked Taiwan’s drone budget on Aug. 27, 2026, endorsing an alternative plan that complicates Taipei’s push for an asymmetric …
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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risk From Middle East, AI, Weaker Yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risks as Markets Price Possible September Rate Hike Bank of Japan deputy governor warns inflation risk from Middle East conflict, AI investment and …
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Myanmar-Vietnam trade pact aims to lift annual commerce to $1 billion Myanmar-Vietnam trade target set at $1 billion as Hanoi and Naypyidaw agree to boost bilateral commerce by nearly 70% …
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Philippine Central Bank Raises Rates 25 Basis Points to Curb Inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 basis points Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation averages 5%. …
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Varroc Engineering develops rare-earth-free EV traction motors after China export curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVarroc Engineering Develops Rare-Earth-Free Traction Motors After China Export Curbs Varroc Engineering develops rare-earth-free traction motors for EVs after Beijing’s 2025 export curbs, aiming to cut China dependence and boost …
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Powertech to start panel-level AI chip packaging production in early 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPowertech to Launch World’s First Panel-Level Chip Packaging Plant for AI Chips in Early 2027 Powertech to start production at the world’s first panel-level chip packaging facility in early 2027 …
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Nepal floods leave hundreds of foreign tourists missing as rescue operations mount
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNepal flash floods leave hundreds missing, many foreign tourists unaccounted as Nepal and China mount rescue operations Nepal flash floods and landslides on Aug. 26–27, 2026 killed scores and left …
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Bank of Korea raises interest rate for second consecutive meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Korea rate hike marks second straight increase as inflation concerns persist Bank of Korea rate hike on Aug. 27 marks the second straight increase to tame inflation, as …
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Varroc Engineering develops rare-earth-free EV traction motors after China export curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVarroc Engineering develops rare-earth-free traction motors as China export curbs reshape EV supply chains Varroc Engineering is developing rare-earth-free traction motors after China’s 2025 export curbs, reducing reliance on heavy …
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BYD announces Racco minicar with space-saving battery, targets Europe and global markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBYD Racco to Drive International Push for Electric Minicars with Space‑Saving Battery BYD Racco mini EV to be adapted for Europe and other markets, leveraging a space‑saving battery pack and …