WMO Says El Nino Almost Certain Through February 2027, Raising Heat and Drought Risks Across Asia WMO warns El Nino is nearly certain through Feb 2027, raising risks of drought …
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Turkish Airlines seeks joint ventures and plans 15–20% Asia capacity growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTurkish Airlines Asia expansion: Carrier plans 15–20% rise in Asia flights, joint ventures and 2028 Australia link Turkish Airlines Asia expansion: The national carrier will boost flights to Asian markets …
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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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Semiconductor industry propels Southeast Asia economies toward high-income status
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSemiconductor industry surge positions Vietnam and Philippines to climb toward high-income status Southeast Asia’s semiconductor industry boom reshapes growth prospects, with Vietnam and the Philippines emerging as focal points in …
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Luxury yacht owners relocate to Southeast Asia seeking safer harbors amid US-Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLuxury yacht market pivots to Southeast Asia as owners seek safer harbors amid US–Iran war Luxury yacht market sees owners reroute to Southeast Asia, boosting demand for berths and charters …
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Danantara and JBS announce $2.5 billion joint venture targeting Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDanantara-JBS Joint Venture to Receive $2.5 Billion for Asia-Pacific Expansion Danantara and JBS will create a joint venture backed by $2.5bn to expand meat processing and supply chains across Southeast …
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Asia oil imports pivot to Russia and the U.S. as Strait of Hormuz transit risks intensify Asia oil imports shift to Russia and the U.S. after Gulf hostilities, offsetting weaker …
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U.S. imports from Asia surge as retailers stockpile before July tariffs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. imports from Asia rise in June as retailers rush to beat July tariff increase U.S. imports from Asia rose in June as retailers and manufacturers accelerated purchases to avoid …
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Commercial washing machines surge as Samsung and Alliance expand in Southeast Asia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCommercial washing machines see surge in Southeast Asia as Samsung and Alliance expand services Rising demand for commercial washing machines in Southeast Asia draws Samsung and U.S. firm Alliance Laundry …
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BYD Gains in Southeast Asia as VinFast Helps Vietnam Match Thailand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asia electric vehicle market surges as BYD expands beyond EVs and VinFast boosts Vietnam Growing demand for electric vehicles is reshaping the Southeast Asia electric vehicle market, with Chinese …