Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal spending plans strained by Hormuz energy crisis Rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal spending plans, prompting closed-door …
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Asian stocks surge after Trump hints at Iran deal, chip frenzy lifts Korea Taiwan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia Markets Rally as Trump Signals Iran War Deal May Be Within Reach Asian stocks rose after President Trump signaled a possible deal to end the Iran war, boosting chip …
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ASEAN Summit in Philippines Seeks to Mitigate Iran War Economic Impact
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN Summit in Cebu to Focus on Iran War Fallout, Food Prices, Myanmar and South China Sea At the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, leaders will confront the economic fallout from …
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Thailand approves emergency 400 billion baht borrowing to ease living costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …
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Grab accelerates electric vehicle rollout after Q1 revenue jumps 24%
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGrab Accelerates Electric-Vehicle Rollout as Fuel Costs Surge Grab will accelerate its introduction of electric vehicles to shield driver-partners from rising fuel costs after the Middle East crisis, reporting 24% …
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Moody’s launches stablecoin credit ratings to meet rising investor demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMoody’s to Launch Stablecoin Ratings to Assess Risk of Currency‑Pegged Crypto Moody’s will issue stablecoin ratings using a new methodology to evaluate reserve backing, governance and liquidity as investor demand …
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CK Hutchison unit sells entire VodafoneThree stake for £4.3bn to build cash reserves
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCK Hutchison Sells Entire Stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn to Bolster Cash Reserves CK Hutchison sells its entire stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn ($5.8bn), announced May 5, 2026, as the …
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Capsule Toys Draw Foreign Tourists to Tokyo’s Gashapon Shops Tokyo’s capsule toys are increasingly drawing foreign visitors to vending-machine-lined streets, turning gashapon hunting into a staple souvenir activity for travelers. …
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Japanese startups survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs faced harassment, women disproportionately affected
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSurvey Finds 32% Experienced Harassment at Japanese Startups; Women Report Much Higher Rates Academic survey finds 32% of entrepreneurs at Japanese startups have faced harassment, with women far more likely …
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India and Russia sign defense pact to share bases, station 3,000 troops
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia-Russia defense pact allows mutual base access and placement of up to 3,000 troops, deepening strategic ties India-Russia defense pact allows sharing of bases, ports and airfields and stationing of …