Survey Finds Eroding Confidence in U.S. as Global Democracy Backsliding Accelerates Tokyo experts and a survey warn of global democracy backsliding, citing falling trust in the U.S. and rising confidence …
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Vietnam finance center seeks global investors from 2027 amid funding shortfall
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam International Financial Center to Court Global Investors for $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Push Vietnam’s International Financial Center will court global investors from 2027 to help finance $1.5 trillion in infrastructure …
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China pressures ASML, think tank alleges, to secure global chip dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThink-Tank Says China Employed Economic Statecraft and Espionage Targeting ASML Think-tank report alleges China used economic statecraft and espionage against ASML and Dutch chip firms, prompting concerns over European chip …
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Global Nature Positive Summit announces four benchmarks for corporate ecosystem restoration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSummit in Kumamoto Unveils Nature-Positive Benchmarks to Measure Corporate Restoration Efforts Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 introduces four nature-positive benchmarks to standardize how businesses track ecosystem recovery and natural capital …
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Japan unveils 370 trillion yen growth strategy to boost global competitiveness
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan unveils 370 trillion yen investment plan to revive growth and global standing Japan launches a 370 trillion yen investment plan to spur innovation, restore business confidence and strengthen the …
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Japan’s Seafaring Renaissance Strengthens Global Influence, New Book Argues
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLeaning Seaward: Tokyo’s Seafaring Renaissance Recasts Japan’s Global Reach ‘Leaning Seaward’ contends Tokyo’s seafaring renaissance—from shipyards and ports to naval renewal—is reshaping Japan’s strategic and economic influence. Japan’s new book …
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Danantara bond legislation prompts Indonesian groups to urge global AML probe
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDanantara sovereign wealth fund under scrutiny as civil society asks global watchdog for probe Indonesian civil society groups have urged the Financial Action Task Force to review Danantara sovereign wealth …
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Iran and AI shake global markets as Fed and energy recovery loom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarkets Jolt: Iran and AI Drive Volatility in Global Stocks Global markets saw sharp swings in the first half of 2026 as Iran and AI unsettled investors while central banks …
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Substack expands in Japan, appoints country chief to boost creators’ global reach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSubstack Japan push: new local lead to connect Japanese creators with global audiences Substack Japan appoints a local lead to expand the platform’s reach, aiming to help Japanese writers monetize …
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Li-Ning signs Stephen Curry as global brand partner to revive consumer interest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStephen Curry Signs Long-Term Partnership with Li‑Ning in Move to Expand Curry Brand Globally Stephen Curry Li‑Ning partnership announced as a long-term agreement to co-develop shoes, apparel and lifestyle products, …