Sony Q1 profit jumps over 30% to more than $2 billion as chips, music and games drive growth Sony Q1 profit rose more than 30% to over $2 billion in …
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Philippines launches $1 billion electric vehicle subsidy to boost battery manufacturing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines Launches $1 Billion Scheme to Spur Electric Vehicles and Battery Production Manila unveils a $1 billion subsidy to attract electric vehicle makers, with up to 40% co-funding for battery …
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CXMT IPO Raises 57.9 Billion Yuan in Record Shanghai STAR Market Debut
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCXMT IPO Raises 57.9 Billion Yuan in Asia’s Largest Tech Listing as DRAM Maker Debuts on STAR Market CXMT IPO raised 57.9 billion yuan on July 27, 2026, as the …
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Japan’s $550 Billion U.S. Investment Must Remain Mutually Beneficial, Says Joshua Walker Joshua Walker warns Japan’s $550 billion U.S. investment initiative must remain mutually beneficial beyond the Trump administration to …
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Thailand investment surges 37% to $43.6bn in H1 2026 as AI-driven digital sector fuels growth Thailand investment rose 37% to $43.6 billion in H1 2026, driven by digital and AI …
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U.S. Defense Secretary reveals $37.5 billion Iran war cost as Trump vows imminent strike
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. war costs against Iran top $37.5 billion as Trump warns of strikes near Natanz Defense Secretary Hegges told senators on July 21, 2026 that U.S. war costs against Iran …
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Anthropic Settles Copyright Suit for $1.5 Billion Over Pirated Book Training
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAnthropic settlement approved: U.S. court OKs $1.5 billion deal over pirated books used to train Claude U.S. federal court approves $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train …
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Delhi Announces 150 Billion Rupee Electric Vehicle Push to Curb Emissions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDelhi launches 150-billion-rupee electric-vehicle push to curb vehicle emissions Delhi unveils a 150-billion-rupee electric-vehicle push to cut vehicle emissions, expand chargers and electrify fleets to improve the capital’s air quality. …
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Japan reports 2.8 billion work hours lost annually to rising heat
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWork time lost due to heat tops 2.8 billion hours a year in Japan as Tokyo climate rivals Southeast Asia Tokyo’s rising heat and humidity now rival Southeast Asian levels; …
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SK Hynix prices $26.5 billion Nasdaq IPO at $149 to expand AI output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSK Hynix IPO Raises $26.5 Billion on Nasdaq at $149 a Share SK Hynix IPO priced at $149 per share raised $26.5bn on Nasdaq on July 10, 2026; proceeds will …