Yum China to Buy Pizza Hut China Mainland Business for $1.2 Billion; U.S. Firm Purchases Remainder Yum China will buy Pizza Hut China’s mainland operations for $1.2 billion while LongRange …
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Indonesian Business Council calls for presidential breakthrough office amid rupiah, market turmoil
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo Subianto’s sudden policy changes raise alarm as business council urges presidential “breakthrough office” to calm rupiah and markets Indonesian Business Council warns that Prabowo Subianto’s abrupt policy shifts have …
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Alibaba weighs acquisition of Pupu to challenge Meituan in quick-commerce market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAlibaba Pupu acquisition under consideration to challenge Meituan in quick‑commerce Alibaba eyes Pupu acquisition to strengthen its quick-commerce offering and challenge Meituan, while regulators press platforms to rein in price …
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Kioxia stock surges 56-fold amid AI boom to top Japan market value
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Climbs to Japan’s Top Market Cap as AI Demand Sends Memory Prices Soaring Kioxia becomes Japan’s most valuable listed company after its market value topped ¥44 trillion, reflecting a …
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Windrose electric truck startup concedes mistakes, struggles in U.S. market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWindrose electric truck startup falls short in U.S. expansion as former employees allege unpaid wages Windrose electric truck startup struggles to meet U.S. goals while ex staff allege unpaid wages …
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Nickel market faces first supply deficit in five years amid Indonesian uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal nickel supply deficit looms as Indonesian policy uncertainty and sulfur shortages choke output Rising policy uncertainty in Indonesia and disruptions to sulfur supplies linked to the Iran conflict are …
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Kioxia briefly overtakes Toyota as Japan’s No.2 by market capitalization
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Overtakes Toyota to Become Japan’s No.2 by Market Capitalization Amid AI Chip Boom Kioxia surpassed Toyota in market capitalization on June 3, 2026, a milestone that highlights a rapid …
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Nvidia announces entry into PC and server CPU market to reinvent industry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNvidia Enters CPU Market, Pledges to Reinvent PC and Server Chips Nvidia enters CPU market with a pledge to "reinvent" PC and server processors, setting up direct competition with Intel …
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SoftBank overtakes Toyota in market cap as AI rally lifts shares
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank market cap surpasses Toyota as AI rally and OpenAI stake lift shares SoftBank market cap surpasses Toyota as AI rally and its OpenAI stake propel shares, reshaping Japan’s stock …
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Tokyo luxury condominium market signals reversal as listings surge and price cuts rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTokyo used condominium prices show signs of reversal after record April peak Tokyo used condominium prices peaked at ¥188.22 million in April 2026, but new Tokyo Kantei data show rising …