Japan bets on "Physical AI" to revive manufacturing and rein in debt Japan unveils a national push for "Physical AI"—combining AI with manufacturing—to lift productivity, spur targeted investment and help …
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Japan trading houses lift forecasts on commodity surge and weak yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese trading houses turn upbeat as commodity rally and weak yen cushion Iran war impact Japanese trading houses see improved fiscal prospects as commodity prices climb and the weak yen …
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Semiconductor shipments lift South Korea GDP 0.6% in Q2 amid uneven recovery
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea GDP Rises 0.6% in Q2 as Record Semiconductor Shipments Power Growth South Korea GDP rose 0.6% in the second quarter as unprecedented semiconductor exports and robust IT shipments …
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PTT posts 10% Q1 profit rise as Middle East tensions lift prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPTT Profit Climbs 10% in January–March Quarter on Higher Oil and Petrochemical Prices Thailand’s PTT profit rose 10% in the January–March quarter as crude and petrochemical price gains and stronger …
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US President Says Iran Asked Washington to Lift Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports US president says Iran has asked Washington to lift a naval blockade on Iranian ports, prompting diplomatic …
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Nikkei and South Korean stocks surge as tech inflows lift Asian markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei Stock Average Nears Record as Tech-Led Rally Sends Tokyo Markets Higher Nikkei Stock Average climbs toward a record close as investors pour money into technology shares on April 27, …