Japanese equities show strain as JAPEX and Mebuki raise ROE targets amid market volatility Japanese equities pressured by rising interest rates; JAPEX and Mebuki Financial raise ROE targets to counter …
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Bank of Japan signals faster rate hikes driving JGB yields higher
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Zepto posts 25% higher losses as investors cool amid fierce competition
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Foxconn’s Jun Seki predicts Level 4 and higher autonomy mainstream by 2040
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Malaysia EV sales double as Proton e.MAS drives 2026 industry forecast higher
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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
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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 …