Japan GDP Rises 0.5% in Q1 2026 as Consumption and Exports Rebound Japan’s GDP grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in January–March 2026 (annualized 2.1%), driven by sustained private consumption and a recovery …
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Japanese Embassy warns nationals over social media posts alleging child exploitation in Jakarta
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapanese Embassy Warns After Japanese-Language Posts Allude to Child Sexual Exploitation in Indonesia Japanese Embassy in Indonesia warns nationals after Japanese posts alluded to child sexual exploitation; Jakarta police and …
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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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SoftBank posts Q1 net profit of 1.83 trillion yen on OpenAI gains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSoftBank OpenAI investment drives group to ¥1.83 trillion profit in Q1 SoftBank’s OpenAI investment fueled a ¥1.83 trillion profit in the January–March quarter, as gains offset financing moves and strategic …
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Philippine economy posts 2.8% Q1 growth as economist warns of Q2 slowdown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine economy slowdown deepens as Q1 growth hits five-year low at 2.8% Philippine economy slowdown: Q1 annualized growth fell to 2.8% on May 7, 2026, as the Iran war and …
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Indonesia posts 5.61% Q1 growth as subsidies boost spending, rupiah hits new low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia economic growth rises 5.61% in Q1 2026 as subsidies and Eid spending lift demand Government subsidies helped tame inflation and supported household spending during Ramadan and Eid, while the …
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Nishi-Nippon City Bank apologizes after employee posts customer data on BeReal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNishi-Nippon City Bank data leak: employee posted branch images showing customer names on BeReal Nishi-Nippon City Bank apologized after a staff member posted images and video from inside a Shimonoseki …
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Meta posts 33% revenue growth and raises annual capex guidance for AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMeta Q1 Results: Revenue Climbs 33% as Company Raises Capital Expenditure to Accelerate AI Push Meta Q1 results: Revenue up 33% year-on-year as the company raises annual capital expenditure guidance …
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TSMC Reports Record Quarterly Profit as AI Infrastructure Drives Up to $56bn Capex Plan TSMC posts record quarterly profit, up 58.3% year-on-year, as AI infrastructure demand rises; the company plans …