Philippine central bank rate hike: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 basis points Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation averages 5%. …
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EU punitive measures drive Chinese carmakers, Taiwan tech to double Central Europe rentals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndustrial real estate demand in Central and Eastern Europe doubles as Asian firms expand production CTP Group reports industrial real estate demand in Central and Eastern Europe doubled in three …
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Vietnam moves to grant central status to Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBac Ninh and Quang Ninh to Become Centrally Governed Cities in Vietnam’s New Investment Plan Vietnam to elevate Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh to central government-run cities to accelerate investment, …
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Yuan appreciation hits manufacturers’ profits as central bank signals caution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese yuan’s rapid gains temper as policymakers move to steady currency amid exporter strain China’s yuan has slowed its recent climb as authorities seek to stabilize the currency after rapid …
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Aeon sells Thai supermarket unit to Central Group, exits Thailand for Vietnam
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAeon exits Thailand as it agrees sale of MaxValu supermarket arm to Central Group Aeon exits Thailand after agreeing to sell its Thai supermarket subsidiary, including the MaxValu and MaxValu …
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Yen weakens as Japan and US central bank intervention fails to restore confidence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Intervention Falls Short as Markets Question Tokyo’s Economic Agenda Japan-U.S. yen intervention failed to halt declines as investors lose faith in Tokyo’s fiscal and monetary plans, keeping the currency …
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Central Asia data center race intensifies as Uzbekistan eyes year-end TAS-1 completion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiData Centers in Central Asia: Uzbekistan’s TAS-1 Nears 2026 Completion as Kazakhstan’s Nvidia‑Backed Project Targets 125MW Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are accelerating construction of data centers in Central Asia, with Uzbekistan’s …
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U.S. Central Command resumes Hormuz blockade as Trump withdraws 20% transit levy
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz blockade resumed as U.S. military restarts interception of ships; Trump abandons 20% toll plan U.S. Central Command announced it would resume a Strait of Hormuz blockade, targeting …
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US Central Command launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sanctions waivers
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS launches strikes on Iran after attacks on three commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz U.S. Central Command announced a series of strikes on Iran after Tehran reportedly attacked three …
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Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 basis points amid fuel-driven inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank raises rate 25 bps to rein in fuel-driven inflation Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 bps on June 18, 2026 to curb fuel-driven inflation as price …