Enterprise value-backed loans aim to unlock startup funding in Japan Japan’s leading banks and regional lenders will roll out enterprise value-backed loans, allowing startups to borrow against technology and projected …
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Japanese banks post third straight annual profit high as BOJ rate hike eyed
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese Bank Profits Rise for Third Straight Year as Interest Income Boosts Earnings Net income at Japan’s top banks rose for the third consecutive year, driven by higher interest income …
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Anthropic’s Mythos access expected for Japan’s banks and government to bolster cybersecurity
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Gains Access to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos to Harden Financial Cyberdefenses Japan secures access to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos for government and megabanks, accelerating cyberdefense collaboration and recovery planning by May …
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Power banks on Japan flights limited to two 160Wh units, use prohibited
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraJapan Tightens Rules for Power Banks on Flights: What Travelers Need to Know From April 24, 2026, Japan limits power banks on flights: two per passenger, maximum 160Wh, cabin-only and …
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Singapore banks raise allowances and scrutinize loan books amid Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore banks shore up buffers as OCBC raises allowances amid Middle East conflict Singapore banks boost provisions as OCBC raises allowances to shield against Middle East conflict fallout amid weakening …
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JBIC, top banks approve ÂĄ350bn loans for US energy and diamond projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJBIC financing: Japan-backed lenders agree up to ÂĄ350 billion for three U.S. projects Japan Bank for International Cooperation-backed financing worth about ÂĄ350 billion will support a U.S. power plant, crude …
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Thailand banks report Q1 profit squeeze amid analyst warnings of lender pullback
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThai banks’ Q1 profits squeezed by rate cuts as Middle East tensions raise risk Thai banks’ Q1 profits fell as lower interest rates squeezed lending income and Middle East tensions …