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AI-linked semiconductor stocks propel Seoul Composite to record high AI-linked semiconductor stocks pushed South Korea’s Seoul Composite to a record high on May 11, 2026, as SK Hynix and Samsung …

MBK Partners acquisition of Altemira Holdings reported by Nikkei MBK Partners acquisition of Altemira Holdings signals a new push by the Asian private equity firm into Japan’s manufacturing sector, Nikkei …

Chery and Autobacs to Sell Electric Vehicles in Japan from 2027 as Local Production Considered Chery and Autobacs will jointly sell electric vehicles in Japan beginning in 2027, with the …

Kioxia stock rockets 24-fold year-on-year as AI demand fuels memory boom Kioxia stock soars 24x year-on-year and nearly fivefold in 2026 as surging AI-related demand for high-density memory chips reshapes …

Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole, to serve remainder of sentence at home Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra was granted parole and released from Bangkok prison on May 11, 2026, to …

ABeam: AI, Costs and Visas Threaten Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Economy ABeam Consulting warns rising costs, visa hurdles and AI could undermine Vietnam’s role in Japan’s economy, despite Vietnamese workers’ …

North Korea’s military support for Russia yields energy and foreign-currency windfall North Korea’s military support for Russia has reportedly delivered energy shipments and foreign currency to Pyongyang, bolstering the regime’s …

Fukuoka IT hub attracts startups and suppliers with modern offices and low labor competition Fukuoka IT hub draws startups and suppliers with new offices, low labor competition and redevelopment incentives, …

Huayou Cobalt acquisition secures African lithium assets in $210m deal Huayou Cobalt acquisition of an Australian miner for $210m secures lithium assets in Ghana and Ivory Coast, strengthening access to …