Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …
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Merdeka Gold Resources opens flat in Hong Kong IPO seeks overseas capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMerdeka Gold Resources IPO Debuts in Hong Kong as Shares Open Flat Amid Weakening Gold Prices Merdeka Gold Resources IPO drew international demand for 89.67 million Hong Kong depositary receipts …
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Autonomous driving startups flock to Tokyo waterfront logistics facility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo logistics facility becomes autonomous driving testing hub for startups Tokyo waterfront logistics complex repurposed as an autonomous driving testing hub, hosting Turing, newmo and about 10 mobility startups for …
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Indian small- and mid-cap stocks attract investor flows despite large-cap slump
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks Draw Surge of Retail and Fund Investors Retail and active investors are channeling capital into India small- and mid-cap stocks as funds chase niche technologies …
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Evergrande unit shares plunge after majority stake sale talks scrapped
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEvergrande Unit Shares Plunge After Majority-Stake Sale Talks Collapse Evergrande unit shares plunged after talks to sell a majority stake were scrapped, dealing a blow to liquidators seeking funds and …
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Circle and Nomura plan instant stablecoin settlements for Japanese companies in 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCircle and Nomura to use stablecoin for instant foreign-exchange settlement for Japanese firms by 2027 Circle and Nomura plan a stablecoin-based FX service to enable near-instant cross-border settlement for Japanese …
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Taiwan warns China maritime operations risk accidental collisions as US and Europe rebuke Beijing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions escalate as Chinese maritime operations intensify east of the island Taipei warns Beijing’s naval activity east of Taiwan risks accidental clashes after Japan‑Philippines sea talks; U.S. and European …
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Anthropic accuses Alibaba of largest known distillation attack on Claude
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnthropic accuses Alibaba of “largest known distillation attack” on Claude model Anthropic accuses Alibaba of illicitly distilling its Claude model, alleging the “largest known distillation attack”; the claim raises questions …
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Hong Kong detains two booksellers for allegedly displaying seditious publications
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHong Kong booksellers detained over alleged "seditious" publications Two booksellers detained in Hong Kong on June 25, 2026 for allegedly displaying "seditious" publications, raising concerns among publishers and rights groups. …
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Arm reveals architecture powers over 50% of hyperscale cloud market while moving into chips
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiArm architecture now powers over 50% of hyperscale cloud market as Arm moves into physical chips Arm architecture now powers over 50% of hyperscale cloud servers as AI demand reshapes …