Multilateral institutions face ‘hard time’, ADB chief Masato Kanda warns Masato Kanda says multilateral institutions face a ‘hard time’ amid geopolitical strain and AI disruption, urging ADB and WTO to …
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Malaysia central bank governor warns Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Asian economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz disruption fuels energy crisis and threatens Asian supply chains Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels an energy shock that raises industrial input, logistics and food costs, threatening growth …
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Binance to Launch Asian Equities Trading, Including Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong Stocks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBinance expands into Asian share trading with plans to list Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong equities Binance plans to launch Asian share trading, adding equities from Japan, South Korea …
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Asian markets plunge as yen and won weaken; Seoul convenes emergency meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsian markets tumble as tech sell-off, rate fears and Middle East tensions rattle investors Asian markets saw steep losses on June 8, 2026, as a technology-led sell-off, renewed expectations of …
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Asian Markets Slump as Yen and Won Weaken, Seoul Calls Emergency Meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen and won under pressure as Asian markets tumble; Seoul held emergency weekend meeting Yen and won under pressure as tech-led selloff hits Asian markets on June 8, 2026; Seoul …
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Rogo plans Asian office as AI startup automates Wall Street workloads
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRogo to open Asian office in 2026 as AI startup targets Wall Street workflow automation Rogo, a New York AI startup founded in late 2021, will open an Asian office …
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U.S. proposes up to 12.5% tariffs on dozens of Asian economies over forced labor
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump tariffs: USTR recommends up to 12.5% duties on imports from 60 economies USTR proposes tariffs up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Japan, South Korea and India, …
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Strait of Hormuz blockade drives global fuel surge, cripples Asian fisheries, hits Malawi
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz Blockade Ripples Fuel Crisis from Jakarta to Malawi Three months into the Strait of Hormuz blockade, fuel shortages and price spikes are crippling economies from Jakarta to …
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AI-Powered Stock Trading Prompts Asian Regulators to Tighten Oversight
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI-Powered Stock Trading Prompts Regulators to Tighten Oversight in Asia and Beyond Regulators are increasing scrutiny of AI-powered stock trading as firms deploy complex machine learning models across markets, raising …
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Southeast Asian Manufacturers Face Iran War Cost Shocks Despite Strong Electronics Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asia manufacturers reel as Iran war-driven cost shocks force closures and job losses Southeast Asia manufacturers face rising closures and layoffs as Iran war-driven cost shocks push up input …