Japanese corporate real estate sales hit highest level in 18 years as companies offload properties Japanese corporate real estate sales in Japan have surged to their highest level in 18 …
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Nikkei surges 3% as Tokyo stocks hit record high amid U.S.-Iran progress
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China tech giants hit as weak domestic demand erases AI rally gains
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Shipping container makers plunge after U.S. antitrust charges hit Singamas, CIMC
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Project Freedom backfires as US-Iran strikes hit Strait of Hormuz shipping
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Tokyo office rents hit 31-year high as firms relocate to attract workers
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Hong Kong listings hit 409 pending IPOs as AI, tech raise billions
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Prudential Financial Faces $575 Million Operating Profit Hit, Confirms Long‑term Japan Commitment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrudential Financial Japan Hit by Up to $575m Profit Charge as CEO Vows Long-Term Commitment Prudential Financial Japan faces up to $575 million operating profit hit after misconduct at a …