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Recruit 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 …

NEC submarine cable push: more than ¥100bn investment to expand undersea capacity NEC will invest over ¥100bn in submarine cable technology and manufacturing over five years to boost capacity and …

Indonesia 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 …

Asia 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 …

Japan 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 …

Japan 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. …

Japan Turns to China as Middle East Turmoil Triggers Naphtha Shortages and Surge in Polyethylene Imports Middle East disruption cuts naphtha supplies, forcing Japanese firms to import more polyethylene and …

Japan and Germany Step Up Physical Artificial Intelligence on Factory Floors Japan and Germany are adopting physical artificial intelligence on factory floors to boost speed and precision, now with AI-enabled …

Japan to launch EV battery traceability program in fiscal 2027 to track origin and degradation Japan will introduce an EV battery traceability program starting in fiscal 2027 (from April 1, …