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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Global demand for large-screen LCD TVs surges as 70‑inch shipments jump 80% Large-screen LCD TV shipments (70 inches+) rise 80% versus four years ago as DRAM costs climb and retailers …
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Weak yen boosts Toyota, Sony and Muji full-year profit forecasts
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWeak yen lifts profits as Toyota, Sony and Muji raise forecasts Toyota, Sony and Muji among Japanese multinationals lifting profit forecasts as the weak yen boosts export earnings and shifts …
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Japan defense white paper warns Ukraine war boosts North Korea, flags China-Russia ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan warns Russia-North Korea military cooperation could strengthen Pyongyang, Defense of Japan 2026 says Defense of Japan 2026 warns Russia-North Korea military cooperation could strengthen Pyongyang, urging vigilance over closer …
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SBI Funds Management IPO closes flat and boosts hopes for IPO revival
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSBI Funds Management listing closes flat on debut after record oversubscription SBI Funds Management listing closes roughly flat on debut despite a 98.12 billion-rupee offering that drew bids over 4 …
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Bangladesh foreign reserves reach 2022 levels as Malaysia reopening boosts remittances
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh foreign exchange reserves climb to 2022 levels as remittances pick up Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves have risen back to levels last seen in 2022 as stronger remittance inflows from …
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Inpex breaks ground on Abadi LNG plant and boosts Indo-Pacific energy security
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiInpex Breaks Ground on Abadi LNG Project in Tanimbar Islands Inpex breaks ground on the Abadi LNG project in eastern Indonesia, a long-delayed initiative poised to become one of Asia’s …
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Nanya Technology to quadruple 2027 capital spending as AI memory crunch boosts margins
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNanya Technology to Quadruple Capital Spending in 2027 as AI-Fueled DRAM Crunch Tightens Market Nanya Technology will quadruple capital expenditure in 2027 as the Taiwanese DRAM maker expects memory prices …
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Japan’s Nikkei nears 70,000 as US-Iran peace deal boosts Asian stocks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUS-Iran Peace Deal Sends Nikkei Average Surging Near 70,000 Threshold Japan’s Nikkei average jumped as Asian markets rallied after a U.S.-Iran peace deal on June 15, 2026, pushing stocks toward …
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2026 World Cup boosts US GDP $17.1 billion, fans decry soaring costs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito2026 FIFA World Cup: FIFA Forecasts $17.1B U.S. GDP Boost Amid Fan Outcry Over Ticket and Transit Costs FIFA forecast that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will lift U.S. gross …