Rokid wins investment from Toyota affiliate as it scales AI smart-glasses push in Japan Toyota affiliate invests in Rokid to expand AI smart-glasses in Japan, aiming at consumer uptake, industrial …
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Tokyo stocks’ trading value doubles as foreign and retail inflows boost liquidity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrading Value of Japanese Blue Chip Stocks Doubles as Foreign and Retail Flows Boost Liquidity Average trading value of Japanese blue chip stocks has doubled in 12 months, fueled by …
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Electronics Shipments to Taiwan, South Korea and US Boost Southeast Asian Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI Boom Drives Southeast Asian Electronics Exports to Historic Highs AI demand lifts SE Asian electronics exports to record highs in April; shipments to Taiwan, Korea and the US rose …
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Singapore small-cap tech stocks rally as SGX reforms boost liquidity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore small-cap stocks rally as SGX market reforms boost liquidity and lift tech firms Singapore small-cap stocks rally as SGX market reforms boost liquidity, lifting technology firms and drawing investor …
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Recruit Holdings forecasts 25% profit rise as Indeed and AI boost growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRecruit Holdings Forecasts 25% Profit Jump as Indeed and AI Drive U.S. Growth Recruit Holdings expects a 25% increase in consolidated net profit this fiscal year, propelled by strong performance …
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NEC announces ¥100 billion submarine cable investment to boost laying capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNEC submarine cable push: more than Â¥100bn investment to expand undersea capacity NEC will invest over Â¥100bn in submarine cable technology and manufacturing over five years to boost capacity and …
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Indonesia posts 5.61% Q1 growth as subsidies boost spending, rupiah hits new low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia economic growth rises 5.61% in Q1 2026 as subsidies and Eid spending lift demand Government subsidies helped tame inflation and supported household spending during Ramadan and Eid, while the …
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Asian Local-Currency Debt Surges as Iran War and US Rates Boost Issuance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia local currency debt market posts record issuance as Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia see surge Asia local currency debt market posts record issuance as Iran war, rising U.S. rates …
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Japan launches POWERR Asia energy security initiative to boost regional oil stockpiles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan energy security initiative POWERR Asia targets regional oil stockpiles and financing to bolster Asia-Pacific resilience Japan’s energy security initiative POWERR Asia aims to build regional oil stockpiles and financial …
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Japan trading houses diversify investments, boost LNG projects amid Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and broader gas investments as climate targets are revised Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and natural gas investments as Mitsubishi Corp. …