South Korea Announces Unprecedented 800 Trillion Won Semiconductor Investment with Samsung and SK Hynix South Korea semiconductor investment: President Lee Jae‑myung unveiled an 800 trillion won plan with Samsung and …
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Substack expands in Japan, appoints country chief to boost creators’ global reach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSubstack Japan push: new local lead to connect Japanese creators with global audiences Substack Japan appoints a local lead to expand the platform’s reach, aiming to help Japanese writers monetize …
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Mitsubishi Corp embraces debt to boost capital efficiency and fund investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Corp embraces leverage to boost capital efficiency Mitsubishi Corp is increasing its use of debt financing to improve capital efficiency and free cash for major investments, including its 15% …
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Itoham acquires New Zealand’s Greenlea to boost US and Europe beef exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItoham acquires Greenlea to expand U.S. and European beef exports Itoham acquires Greenlea: Japanese meat firm to buy New Zealand processor to expand U.S. and European beef exports and scale …
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Alibaba deploys AI bargain hunting features to boost 618 festival sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAlibaba Deploys AI at 618 Shopping Festival to Boost Sales Alibaba deploys AI features like automated bargain-hunting and personalized prompts at the 618 shopping festival to counter weak consumer spending …
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Min Aung Hlaing secures diplomatic boost as Xi Jinping hosts state visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMin Aung Hlaing state visit to China on June 16, 2026 signals Beijing’s diplomatic embrace Chinese-hosted state visit on June 16, 2026 in Beijing highlights growing ties between Xi Jinping …
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China promotes large cruise ships to ease overcrowding and boost consumption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina pushes large cruise ships to ease holiday crowding and spur consumption Beijing is promoting large cruise ships as a tool to boost domestic consumption and relieve overcrowded land destinations, …
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Rokid secures Toyota affiliate investment to boost Japan expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRokid 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 …