India GDP rises 7.8% in April–June quarter as finance, real estate and IT drive growth India GDP rises 7.8% in April–June quarter; finance, real estate and IT led expansion while …
Conflict
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Japanese megabanks boost dollar liquidity buffers amid US–Iran conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s Megabanks Bolster Liquidity Ahead of Potential Dollar Funding Surge MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho increase foreign-currency buffers to meet potential dollar funding demand as U.S.-Iran conflict spurs corporate needs. …
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Thailand’s response to Cambodia conflict signals Southeast Asia shift toward China mediation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand’s Response to the Cambodia Conflict Signals a Shift in Southeast Asian Diplomacy Thailand’s response to the Cambodia conflict is reshaping regional diplomacy, testing ASEAN mechanisms as China expands its …
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Asian travelers favor short‑haul trips to Hong Kong Disneyland and Vietnam amid Iran conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShort-Haul Trips Rise Across Asia as Tourists Favor Disneyland and Mountain Escapes Short-haul trips surge across Asia as tourists favor nearby theme parks and mountain escapes amid rising travel costs …
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JTB forecasts profit growth and 10% sales rise despite Middle East conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJTB Profit Growth Returns as Overseas Travel and Inbound Demand Lift Sales JTB projects a return to profit growth as overseas travel and inbound tourism offset a domestic slump, with …
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Shangri-La Dialogue draws US defense envoy Pete Hegseth, Vietnam’s To Lam amid Iran conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShangri-La Dialogue draws U.S. envoy Pete Hegseth and Vietnam’s To Lam amid regional security concerns Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore will feature U.S. envoy Pete Hegseth and Vietnam Communist Party …
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Malaysia’s economy slows in Q1 2026 as Middle East conflict weighs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMalaysia economy slows in Q1 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs sap momentum Malaysia economy edges lower in Q1 2026, growing 5.3% year-on-year as external shocks and higher …
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Indian military drone industry poised to expand exports after Pakistan conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndian Military Drone Industry Poised for Rapid Expansion After 2025 Border Conflict India’s military drone industry is set for rapid expansion after the 2025 conflict with Pakistan, driven by rising …
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War on Iran removes about 500 million barrels from global oil market, Kpler finds Kpler says the war on Iran removed about 500 million barrels from the global oil market, …
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Health
Sudan Health Crisis Now World’s Largest as Conflict Deepens, WHO Warns
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSudan Health Crisis Deepens as Disease, Malnutrition and Attacks Cripple Medical Care Sudan health crisis deepens as 34 million need aid and 21 million are without care; disease, malnutrition and …