PTT expands LNG trading to capture volatility and bolster Thailand’s energy security PTT LNG trading ramps up as Thailand’s state-backed energy group shifts into liquefied natural gas trading to seize …
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Japanese companies project sixth straight year of record profits on AI demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiListed companies in Japan forecast sixth straight year of record profits as AI chip demand and higher rates boost earnings Listed companies in Japan expect a sixth consecutive year of …
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Japanese automakers forecast net profits to halve as Iran war drives costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese automakers’ profits set to fall to about half as Iran war pushes up costs Japan’s largest automakers face profits near half peak this fiscal year as the Iran war …
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Toto’s semiconductor components drive profits but shares stay muted
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto’s chipmaking materials power profits while investors remain cautious Toto’s chipmaking materials now anchor earnings as the company supplies high-precision ceramic components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, yet the stock market …
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TSMC warns rising Middle East gas and chemical costs will dent profits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSMC Warns of Rising Input Costs from Middle East Conflict, Rules Out Shortcuts for Tesla Terafab; Eyes 1.4‑nm by 2028 TSMC warns on April 16, 2026 that rising gas and …