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Myanmar-Vietnam trade pact aims to lift annual commerce to $1 billion Myanmar-Vietnam trade target set at $1 billion as Hanoi and Naypyidaw agree to boost bilateral commerce by nearly 70% …

Japan dividends set to rise 6% as chip and AI gains push payouts to sixth straight record high Japan dividends are set to rise 6% in 2026 as chip and …

SoftBank Group reports 18% quarterly profit drop amid soaring AI costs and market pressure SoftBank Group quarterly profit fell 18% as rising costs and derivatives losses outweighed investment gains, raising …

Labor leaders resist calls for tax on LNG exporters at Adelaide conference Labor leaders resisted proposals to raise tax on LNG exporters at the Adelaide conference; delegates also approved a …

Indian Companies Turn to Chinese AI Models as Cost Pressures Mount Indian firms are adopting Chinese AI models to rein in rising artificial intelligence expenses, sparking debate over data sovereignty …

Mynt IPO Moves Forward as Reports Say Board Filed Listing Application on PSE Mynt IPO: Parent of GCash eyes landmark Philippine listing that could raise about $1 billion, local reports …

Swire Pacific exchangeable bond raises $600m, could transfer nearly 6% of Cathay Pacific Swire Pacific issues a $600 million exchangeable bond tied to Cathay Pacific shares; the zero‑interest move may …

BOJ rate hike to 1.0% set for June 15–16, 2026 meeting as bond tapering is reviewed Bank of Japan to raise its key rate to 1.0% at the June 15–16, …

Return on equity becomes focal point as Japanese asset managers tighten voting standards Japanese asset managers and trust banks raise return on equity standards and press firms to cut strategic …