Vietnam trade volume hits record $770 billion in Jan–Aug 2026 amid AI data‑center boom Vietnam’s trade volume reached a record $770 billion in the first eight months of 2026, driven …
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Green Climate Fund Chief Seeks Over $10 Billion from Asian Donors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGreen Climate Fund Seeks More Than $10 Billion, Urges Developing Asian Nations to Become Contributors Green Climate Fund seeks over $10 billion in pledges, urging developing Asian countries and existing …
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Spider-Man Brand New Day grosses $2.23 billion to become sixth-highest-grossing film of all time
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSpider-Man: Brand New Day soars to $2.23B, becomes sixth-highest-grossing film Spider-Man: Brand New Day grosses $2.23B globally to become the sixth-highest-grossing film; studio credits Peter Parker’s journey for broad audience …
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Myanmar-Vietnam trade pact aims to lift annual commerce to $1 billion Myanmar-Vietnam trade target set at $1 billion as Hanoi and Naypyidaw agree to boost bilateral commerce by nearly 70% …
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Meta agrees $18 billion settlement, limits Instagram and Facebook use for minors
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMeta Reaches $18 Billion Settlement in Child Addiction Lawsuits, Agrees to Nationwide Usage Limits Meta child addiction settlement: Meta will pay up to $18 billion and implement strict limits on …
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Samsung Electronics set to approve $72 billion shareholder return program
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung shareholder return program expected to total 100 trillion won as board meets Aug. 21 Samsung shareholder return program worth 100 trillion won (about $72 billion) is expected to be …
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CK Hutchison Seeks $1.5 Billion After Panama Canal Ports Seized
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPanama Canal ports seizure: CK Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion from Panama CK Hutchison seeks $1.5B after Panama Canal ports seizure, alleging revoked concessions that disrupted trade and heightened US‑China tensions …
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Unitree Robotics shares surge 629% in Shanghai debut after 6.1 billion yuan IPO
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUnitree Robotics IPO surges as shares jump 629% on Shanghai debut Unitree Robotics IPO surges on Shanghai debut, shares jump 629% as the humanoid maker raises ¥6.1bn; investors reassess valuation …
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Delta Electronics Thailand hits $100 billion market cap, boosted by Taiwan parent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDelta Electronics (Thailand) Hits $100 Billion Market Cap, First Thai Firm to Reach Valuation Delta Electronics (Thailand) reached a $100 billion market capitalization on August 18, 2026, becoming the first …
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Brookfield acquires ¥100 billion Japan rental apartment portfolio across four cities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBrookfield’s ¥100bn Bet on Japan Residential Market Signals Surge in Overseas Investment Brookfield’s purchase of a rental apartment portfolio for more than ¥100 billion underscores growing interest in the Japan …