WMO Says El Nino Almost Certain Through February 2027, Raising Heat and Drought Risks Across Asia WMO warns El Nino is nearly certain through Feb 2027, raising risks of drought …
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Deloitte forecasts Asia-Pacific financial services to exceed US, reach $4.8tn by 2035
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDeloitte Forecast: Asia-Pacific Financial Services to Surpass U.S., China to Lead by 2035 Deloitte predicts Asia-Pacific financial services will reach $4.8 trillion by 2035, overtaking the U.S. as China drives …
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Japan GDP grows 0.3% in Q2, misses forecasts despite third straight expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan GDP Rises 0.3% in April–June but Falls Short of Market Expectations Japan GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in April–June (annualized 1.1%), marking a third straight quarter of expansion but missing …
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Weak yen boosts Toyota, Sony and Muji full-year profit forecasts
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWeak yen lifts profits as Toyota, Sony and Muji raise forecasts Toyota, Sony and Muji among Japanese multinationals lifting profit forecasts as the weak yen boosts export earnings and shifts …
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Japan trading houses lift forecasts on commodity surge and weak yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese trading houses turn upbeat as commodity rally and weak yen cushion Iran war impact Japanese trading houses see improved fiscal prospects as commodity prices climb and the weak yen …
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Kioxia Forecasts 31-Fold Quarterly Profit Surge on AI Data Center Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Forecasts 31-Fold Quarterly Profit as NAND Demand Rises, but Guidance Misses Estimates Kioxia forecasts a 31-fold surge in quarterly net profit driven by rising NAND flash demand from AI …
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TSMC forecasts 40% revenue growth and announces $100bn US investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSMC to Invest Additional $100 Billion in U.S. Fabs and Packaging, Raises 2026 Capex TSMC confirms $100 billion U.S. expansion to build advanced fabs and packaging in Arizona, raises 2026 …
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Mori Trust forecasts 42 million visitors in 2026, urges post-2030 tourism strategy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan tourism: Mori Trust forecasts 42 million visitors in 2026 and urges post‑2030 strategy Mori Trust forecasts 42 million international arrivals in 2026, highlighting resilience in Japan tourism despite regional …
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Fast Retailing Raises Forecasts, Poised to Overtake H&M for World No. 2
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFast Retailing raises forecasts as Uniqlo’s Q3 strength pushes it toward No.2 global apparel spot Fast Retailing raises profit and revenue forecasts after strong Q3 Uniqlo sales, boosting chances of …
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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 …