Electric vehicles surge in Malaysia as Proton’s e.MAS lineup helps EVs overtake hybrids in H1 2026 Electric vehicles in Malaysia more than doubled in H1 2026, overtaking hybrids as Proton’s …
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Penthouse cash purchases by wealthy buyers push Tokyo and Osaka prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPenthouse owners in Tokyo and Osaka largely paid in cash, Nikkei finds Nikkei analysis shows most penthouse owners in central Tokyo and Osaka bought units with cash, as domestic and …
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Japanese supply chains face prolonged disruption and higher prices after Iran deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms warn supply chains may not return to normal after Iran war disruptions Japanese firms warn supply chains may not return to pre-conflict norms after Iran war disruptions, spurring …
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Bangladesh energy overcapacity triggers costly capacity payments and higher bills
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh energy overcapacity leaves up to 9.5 GW idle, inflates power bills Bangladesh energy overcapacity leaves between 7.7 and 9.5 GW idle, driving up annual capacity payments and consumer bills …
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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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India gold loans gain appeal as tariffs push domestic gold prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold-backed loans in India surge as import duty hike lifts domestic gold prices India’s sharp increase in gold import duties on May 13 has pushed domestic bullion prices higher, making …
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ECB chief economist Lane warns oil shock likely to push June inflation forecast higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiECB rate outlook: Lane signals inflation revision and further tightening Philip Lane tells Nikkei the ECB will lift its June inflation forecast as oil shocks push prices, reinforcing a path …
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Japanese yen jumps to 158 as BOJ flags higher inflation amid split vote
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Surges to 158 After BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.75% as Markets React to Hawkish Inflation Outlook Japanese yen jumps to 158 after the Bank of Japan left its policy …
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Cannabis use for self‑medication and childhood trauma linked to higher paranoia, study finds
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraCannabis use linked to higher paranoia when started to self‑medicate, new studies show King’s College London and University of Bath studies show reasons for cannabis use and childhood trauma raise …
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European Union imposes higher steel tariffs and targets Chinese turbine and railmakers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEU Raises Steel Tariffs on Chinese Imports as Probes Target Goldwind and CRRC European Union tightens steel import rules and doubles duties above new quotas while opening in-depth foreign-subsidy investigations …