Chiben Wakayama beats Yokohama 7-1 to reach Koshien final Chiben Wakayama routed Yokohama 7-1 in the 108th National High School Baseball Championship semifinal, seizing control with a third-inning rally and …
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Delta Electronics Thailand hits $100 billion market cap, boosted by Taiwan parent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDelta Electronics (Thailand) Hits $100 Billion Market Cap, First Thai Firm to Reach Valuation Delta Electronics (Thailand) reached a $100 billion market capitalization on August 18, 2026, becoming the first …
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U.S. Carrier Abraham Lincoln Faces Replacement as Prolonged Deployment Hits Morale
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUSS Abraham Lincoln’s Long Deployment Sparks Family Complaints and Navy Repositioning US carrier USS Abraham Lincoln faces scrutiny over extended deployment; Navy prepares USS George Washington from Yokosuka to relieve …
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Yuan appreciation hits manufacturers’ profits as central bank signals caution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese yuan’s rapid gains temper as policymakers move to steady currency amid exporter strain China’s yuan has slowed its recent climb as authorities seek to stabilize the currency after rapid …
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Japan chip investment hits 6 trillion yen as TSMC, Sony announce plant
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan chip investment climbs to 6 trillion yen after Sony and TSMC announce image sensor plant Japan chip investment climbs to 6 trillion yen as Sony and TSMC announce an …
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DBS Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance as Q2 Profit Hits Record $2.4bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDBS raises 2026 earnings guidance after Q2 net profit climbs 9% to $2.4bn DBS raises full-year 2026 earnings guidance after Q2 net profit rose 9% to a record $2.4bn, driven …
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U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits 43-year low as crude exports drop
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. crude oil exports fall amid Iran conflict uncertainty; Japan secures alternative supplies U.S. crude oil exports fall as renewed Iran tensions squeeze global flows, prompting Japan to diversify imports …
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Kumamoto quake confirms first disaster-related death as heatwave hits 40C
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoWoman evacuating in car dies of suspected heatstroke as Kumamoto earthquake survivors face intensifying heat Kumamoto earthquake survivors faced dangerous heat on Aug. 2, 2026, as a 70-year-old woman who …
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Pigeon CEO seeks new growth as China’s birth rate hits record low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPigeon China faces growth squeeze as CEO Ryo Yano seeks new engines after birthrate slump Pigeon China, the Japanese infant-care group’s largest market, now drives more than 60% of operating …
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US Hits Iran Again as Tehran Urges Houthis to Block Bab al-Mandeb
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran Conflict Deepens as Iran Asks Houthis to Stand Ready to Close Bab al‑Mandeb Iran has reportedly asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to be prepared to close the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait …