Lululemon opens 1,220 sqm Harajuku flagship in Tokyo as Asia‑Pacific expansion hub Lululemon’s Harajuku flagship, spanning more than 1,220 square meters, opens in Tokyo as the Canadian activewear brand stakes …
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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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Thailand-Cambodia border tensions drive arrests and online intimidation of journalists
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Spurs Arrests and Online Intimidation Arrests and online intimidation linked to the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict are chilling public debate, halting businesses and alarming rights groups. Om Sarath …
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Topix reaches fresh high as earnings-led rotation lifts banks and autos while tech faces chip-driven volatility Topix surged to a fresh high on Aug. 13, 2026, as investors rotated into …
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India Small Banks Offer NRIs Up to 7.5% Amid RBI Dollar-Reserve Drive
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia small banks boost NRI deposit rates after RBI move to shore up dollar reserves India’s small banks are offering higher NRI deposit rates after an RBI initiative to shore …
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Japan’s PM Takaichi defends 370 trillion yen growth drive, warns deflation persists
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakaichi Defends 370 Trillion Yen Growth Drive Amid Market Concerns Sanae Takaichi defends a 370 trillion yen growth drive, arguing it will bolster Japan’s economy and tackle lingering deflation worries. …
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State-owned developers drive Shenzhen construction surge as private sector struggles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiState-owned property developers drive building surge in Shenzhen as private sector stalls State-owned property developers are leading a construction surge in Shenzhen, stepping in as private builders falter and reshaping …
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Chinese appliance brands expand in Southeast Asia as TVs and ACs drive growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese home appliance brands gain ground in Southeast Asia as TVs and air conditioners attract younger buyers Chinese home appliance brands are expanding in Southeast Asia, winning market share with …
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Australians Drive Surge in Off-Grid Cabin Bookings Seeking Intentional Idleness
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOff-grid cabins surge as Australians seek "intentional idleness" and digital detox Australians are booking off-grid cabins and remote experiences in growing numbers as a response to digital burnout and urban …
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Marvell deepens TSMC partnership to drive high-speed AI connectivity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarvell-TSMC partnership deepens as Marvell doubles down on high-speed connectivity for AI data centers Marvell expands collaboration with TSMC, pursuing A14 production technology while positioning high-speed connectivity as the central …