Gold Prices Squeeze Malaysia’s Jewellery Retailers as Profits Rise but Cash Tightens Rising gold prices squeeze Malaysia’s jewellery retailers, forcing design shifts and new financing as profits rise but working …
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Hormuz Strait reopening approved by Trump could ease Japan gasoline prices
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Announces Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Japan May See Gradual Relief in Fuel Supply and Prices Deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz announced June 14–15, 2026 could …
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Chrome Hearts popularity in Japan drives secondhand prices threefold in three years
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChrome Hearts surges in Japan as youth demand and K-pop ambassadors drive resale prices threefold Chrome Hearts’ popularity in Japan has surged, with K-pop ambassadors and younger shoppers pushing resale …
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Iran war prompts Japanese manufacturers to raise prices amid resource shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Manufacturers Face Price Pressure as Iran War Drives Up Resource and Packaging Costs Nikkei survey: most Japanese food and daily necessities makers have raised or plan price hikes as …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen deficit-financed budget to curb gasoline prices despite fiscal concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Approves 3.1 Trillion Yen Supplementary Budget to Shield Consumers from Rising Fuel Costs Japan approves a 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to shield consumers from rising fuel costs, keeping …
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Vietnam CPI jumps to highest since January 2020 as energy prices climb
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam inflation surges to highest level since January 2020 as fuel and power costs climb Vietnam inflation accelerated in May to its highest level since January 2020, driven by surging …
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India gold loans gain appeal as tariffs push domestic gold prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold-backed loans in India surge as import duty hike lifts domestic gold prices India’s sharp increase in gold import duties on May 13 has pushed domestic bullion prices higher, making …
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Aluminum supply loss from Middle East threatens global prices through 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMiddle East aluminum supply loss to push prices higher through 2027, straining Japan’s auto industry Middle East aluminum supply losses will tighten markets through 2027, lifting prices and putting pressure …
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AstraZeneca CEO Urges Japan Drug Pricing at Least 60% of U.S. Levels, Warns of Launch Delays AstraZeneca chief Pascal Soriot urged Japan drug pricing to be set at no less …
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Nikkei Rises 3% as U.S.-Iran Peace Optimism Pushes Topix to Intraday Record Nikkei climbs about 3% on May 25, 2026 as U.S.-Iran peace optimism drives oil prices lower, lifting Tokyo …