SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung to Become South Korea’s Most Valuable Company SK Hynix becomes South Korea’s most valuable company as AI-driven demand for high-bandwidth memory pushes its market cap past …
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Japan’s World Cup 2026 run drives at least $180m in consumer spending
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan World Cup 2026: Strong Team Spurs at Least $180 Million Consumer Boost as Jerseys Sell Out Japan World Cup 2026 drives consumer spending from jerseys to beer as fans …
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China Announces Export and Procurement Restrictions Targeting Dozens of U.S. Firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina export restrictions hit dozens of U.S. companies, widening trade tensions China announced new export restrictions and government procurement bans on dozens of U.S. firms on June 22, 2026, targeting …
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Chinese appliance brands expand in Southeast Asia as TVs and ACs drive growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese home appliance brands gain ground in Southeast Asia as TVs and air conditioners attract younger buyers Chinese home appliance brands are expanding in Southeast Asia, winning market share with …
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China-linked fentanyl precursor network accused of running crypto fraud from Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese group accused of exporting fentanyl precursors also linked to cryptocurrency fraud centered in Japan, Nikkei finds Nikkei finds that a Chinese organization suspected of exporting fentanyl precursors allegedly operated …
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Chinese automakers accelerate launches of Land Rover-style electrified SUVs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectrified SUVs: Chinese automakers pivot to Land Rover-style large SUVs to chase higher margins Chinese automakers are rapidly rolling out electrified SUVs resembling Land Rover designs as they seek higher …
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Toto announces 80 billion yen investment to expand semiconductor materials supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto to Invest ¥80 Billion in Semiconductor Materials to Support 1‑Nanometer Chips Toto to invest ¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business, backing 1‑nanometer chipmaking amid …
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Itoham acquires New Zealand’s Greenlea to boost US and Europe beef exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItoham acquires Greenlea to expand U.S. and European beef exports Itoham acquires Greenlea: Japanese meat firm to buy New Zealand processor to expand U.S. and European beef exports and scale …
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Alibaba deploys AI bargain hunting features to boost 618 festival sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAlibaba Deploys AI at 618 Shopping Festival to Boost Sales Alibaba deploys AI features like automated bargain-hunting and personalized prompts at the 618 shopping festival to counter weak consumer spending …
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Nonrace sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as critics demand tougher controls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNon-race sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as fastest-growing gambling sector Non-race sports betting in Australia has surged ahead of traditional lotteries in net spending, becoming the fastest-growing segment of …