Trump tariffs: U.S. imposes 10–12.5% duties on dozens of trading partners including Japan and China U.S. unveils ‘Trump tariffs’ on July 24, 2026—12.5% levies on Japan and China, 10% on …
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Foxconn’s Jun Seki predicts Level 4 and higher autonomy mainstream by 2040
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFoxconn Executive Says Level 4 Autonomous Driving Will Go Mainstream by 2040 Jun Seki of Foxconn predicts Level 4 autonomous driving will be mainstream by 2040 as sensor costs fall, …
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Trump tariffs force Asian importers to frontload orders before expiry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs set to expire on July 24, 2026, prompting U.S. plans for new targeted levies U.S. temporary 10% global tariff expires July 24, 2026, spurring new proposals to replace …
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Thailand investment surges 37% to $43.6bn in H1 2026 as AI-driven digital sector fuels growth Thailand investment rose 37% to $43.6 billion in H1 2026, driven by digital and AI …
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Ford and Geely sign deal to share Valencia plant production, target 500,000 cars
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFord-Geely joint venture to revive Valencia plant, aims for 500,000-unit annual output Ford-Geely joint venture will share production at Ford’s underused Valencia plant after an overhaul, targeting 500,000 units and …
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Hyundai Motor Q2 Operating Profit Falls Over 20% as U.S. Tariffs and Supplier Fire Disrupt Production Hyundai Motor’s Q2 operating profit dropped more than 20% as U.S. tariffs and a …
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Hong Kong office market rebounds in 2026 as secondary districts lag
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHong Kong office market shows uneven recovery as Central outpaces secondary districts Hong Kong office market demand recovered in the first half of 2026, driven by premium Central towers, while …
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Thailand defense procurement push drives agricultural drone and satellite firms into military contracts
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand local defense procurement drive draws drone and satellite firms into military market Thailand boosts local defense procurement, spurring drone and satellite firms to seek military contracts as policy, certification …
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China curbs tungsten exports, forces Australia to boost domestic production
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s Tungsten Export Controls Spur Global Rush for Supply, Australia Expands Output China’s tungsten export curbs are pushing prices up and prompting Australia to boost mining and processing, raising concerns …
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Indonesia’s Transgender Women Face Escalating Vigilante Attacks, Rights Groups Warn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLGBT rights in Indonesia under strain as vigilante attacks and regulations surge Human rights groups warn of escalating vigilante attacks on transgender women and restrictive local measures as LGBT rights …