China Warns EU Over JD.com Takeover Bid, Vows Retaliation on Probe Beijing warns Brussels it may retaliate against the EU probe into JD.com’s takeover bid for Germany’s Ceconomy, citing national …
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TMT Motors readies two-seat electric microcar for Vietnam priced like premium motorbike
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTMT Motors electric microcar Nano S05 priced at 148 million dong to target Vietnam’s cities TMT Motors launches the two-seat Nano S05 electric microcar in Vietnam at 148 million dong …
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Itochu announces plan to build 10 data centers in Japan by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItochu data centers: trading house to invest several hundred billion yen to build 10 facilities by 2030 Itochu will invest several hundred billion yen to develop around 10 data centers …
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Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life amid asset confiscation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina debt crunch: Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan jailed for life as assets are seized China debt crunch deepens as former Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan is sentenced to life …
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China restricts germanium, quartz and magnet exports to Taiwan, disrupting supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina restricts exports to Taiwan of germanium, quartz and certain magnets China restricts exports to Taiwan of germanium, quartz and some magnets, disrupting aerospace and optics supply chains and prompting …
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Philippines’ QR Ph Network Narrows Digital Payments Gap with Southeast Asia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines’ QR Ph Pushes Digital Payments to Two-Thirds of Retail Transactions in 2025 QR Ph adoption helped digital channels reach nearly two-thirds of Philippine retail transactions in 2025, driven by …
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CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion After Panama Canal Ports Seized
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPanama Canal ports seizure: CK Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama CK Hutchison seeks $1.5B after Panama Canal ports seizure, alleging revoked concessions that disrupted trade and heightened US‑China tensions …
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India’s merchandise exports rise 15.9% with ASEAN behind one-third of gains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia merchandise exports rise 15.9% in April–June; ASEAN drives one-third of increase India merchandise exports rose 15.9% in April–June, adding $17.75bn; ASEAN accounted for one-third of the increase while oil …
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Japan exports extend 11‑month growth streak in July as imports surge, pushing third straight trade deficit Japan exports rose for the 11th consecutive month in July, while imports jumped sharply—up …
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Hyundai Invests Billions in Futuristic Urban Center to Advance Robotic AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHyundai Accelerates Hyundai Robotic AI Push with Billion-Dollar Futuristic Urban Center Hyundai accelerates its robotic AI push, investing billions to build a futuristic urban center and partnering with global tech …