Blue Chips Appoint More Female Directors as Japan Enters AGM Season Japanese blue-chip firms have increased appointments of female directors ahead of annual general meetings, responding to stock exchange and …
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Hong Kong fire: seven people and two companies indicted for manslaughter, money laundering
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSeven Charged Over Wang Fuk Court Fire as Prosecutors Allege 25 Offences Including Manslaughter Seven people and two companies have been charged over the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai …
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Pentagon adds Chinese companies to military-ties list including Alibaba, BYD and Baidu
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPentagon adds Chinese companies to military-ties list, including Alibaba and Nio Pentagon adds Chinese companies to military-ties list; move on June 9, 2026 expands U.S. definition of dual-use technologies and …
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Politics
Japan’s listed companies report AI-driven profit surge but warn of Iran turmoil
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI boom drives strong corporate earnings as Iran turmoil clouds outlook Japanese firms report robust profits on AI boom, but geopolitical risk from Iran and supply-chain strains leave many firms …
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Japanese companies project sixth straight year of record profits on AI demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiListed companies in Japan forecast sixth straight year of record profits as AI chip demand and higher rates boost earnings Listed companies in Japan expect a sixth consecutive year of …
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Iran War Profiteering Drives Record Gains for Oil and Arms Firms as Energy Bills Bite Iran war profiteering has lifted oil and arms profits, driving up global energy prices, disrupting …