Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …
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Nonrace sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as critics demand tougher controls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNon-race sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as fastest-growing gambling sector Non-race sports betting in Australia has surged ahead of traditional lotteries in net spending, becoming the fastest-growing segment of …
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WCFO announces plan to double Cambodia fiber-optic capacity amid AI data center demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWCFO to Double Production of Fiber‑Optic Cable Components in Cambodia Amid AI Data‑Center Boom Hong Kong manufacturer WCFO will roughly double fiber‑optic cable components production in Cambodia to meet rising …
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Woodside Energy forecasts US LNG demand surge as sales and oil rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWoodside Energy to Ramp LNG Exports as U.S. Appetite Fuels Recovery of Major Investments Woodside Energy sees strong U.S. demand for LNG as the Australian producer ramps up exports to …
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Longcheer Bets on US AI Device Demand Despite Tariff Uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLongcheer Technology Eyes U.S. AI Device Surge Amid Tariff Uncertainty Longcheer Technology is betting on rising U.S. demand for AI-powered devices to fuel growth, even as questions over tariffs and …
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CATL targets tenfold growth from humanoid robots and data center demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCATL Eyes Tenfold Growth from Humanoid Robot Business and Rising Data Center Demand CATL humanoid robot plans could drive tenfold revenue growth as the battery maker pivots into AI hardware …
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Japanese asset managers raise vote thresholds, demand higher ROE, limit strategic holdings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiReturn on equity becomes focal point as Japanese asset managers tighten voting standards Japanese asset managers and trust banks raise return on equity standards and press firms to cut strategic …
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Tin demand to triple as AI drives server growth, Indonesia supply risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnalyst Warns AI-Led Boom Will Triple Tin Demand, Raising Supply Risks from Indonesia AI-driven growth could triple tin demand for data center servers within five years, heightening supply risks from …
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TSMC forecasts more than 30% revenue growth in 2026 on AI demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSMC forecasts more than 30% revenue growth in 2026 as AI demand surges TSMC revenue growth 2026 driven by accelerating AI infrastructure investment, the company said at its June 4 …
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Indonesia trade surplus narrows to six-year low as China demand falls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia trade surplus narrows to six-year low as imports surge Indonesia trade surplus fell to its smallest in over six years in April as a weaker rupiah, rising global costs …