Thailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …
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Japan intervenes in currency market to shield yen from rising energy costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Conducts Yen Intervention to Curb Energy‑Driven Weakness Japan launches yen intervention on May 1, 2026 in Tokyo to steady the currency amid rising energy costs; officials warn of trade‑gap …
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Australian farmers warn soaring fertilizer costs threaten crop and livestock yields
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralian farmers face fertilizer squeeze as Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes input costs higher Rising input costs squeeze margins for Australian farmers, who are adjusting cropping and livestock plans after …
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SoftBank data center auction draws Google and Microsoft; winners to cover semiconductor costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGoogle and Microsoft Enter Bidding to Become Clients at SoftBank Data Center Google and Microsoft are bidding to become clients at SoftBank data center in Ohio; winners, expected by April …
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Iran war pushes shipping costs higher as Indian exporters absorb losses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war pushes Indian exporters to absorb soaring freight costs as shipments stall Iran war raises freight and input costs for Indian exporters, doubling container rates and stopping some shipments …
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GLP Japan projects Tokyo logistics hub costs to surge 80%, topping $8bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGLP Japan: Tokyo Logistics Hub Costs Projected to Surge Nearly 80% GLP Japan’s Tokyo logistics hub faces a projected cost surge of roughly 80%, pushing total investment above $8 billion …
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TSMC warns rising Middle East gas and chemical costs will dent profits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSMC Warns of Rising Input Costs from Middle East Conflict, Rules Out Shortcuts for Tesla Terafab; Eyes 1.4‑nm by 2028 TSMC warns on April 16, 2026 that rising gas and …