SoftBank-Backed Gas-Fired Power Plant Draws Mixed Reaction in Waverly as It Aims to Power AI Data Center Residents and officials expressed concerns and questions about the SoftBank-backed gas-fired power plant …
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Philippine Central Bank Raises Rates 25 Basis Points to Curb Inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 basis points Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation averages 5%. …
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Bank of Korea raises interest rate for second consecutive meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Korea rate hike marks second straight increase as inflation concerns persist Bank of Korea rate hike on Aug. 27 marks the second straight increase to tame inflation, as …
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SK Hynix announces 40 trillion won buyback, raises return target
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSK Hynix launches 40 trillion won share buyback, raises shareholder return target above 50% SK Hynix announces a 40 trillion won share buyback and a shareholder return target of over …
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India’s E20 Ethanol Rollout Raises Fuel Economy and Vehicle Wear Concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia’s E20 ethanol rollout raises fuel-efficiency and vehicle-compatibility concerns India’s rollout of E20 ethanol fuel is prompting concerns about lower fuel economy and wear on older cars, sparking debate among …
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Applied Materials Reports Record Earnings, Raises 2026 Forecast on AI Chip Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Posts Record $9.12 Billion Quarter as AI Demand Fuels Chip-Equipment Sales Applied Materials posted a record $9.12B in May–July revenue as AI infrastructure demand boosts chip-equipment sales and …
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India’s two-tier tourist pricing widens as inflation raises foreign admission fees
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTwo-tier pricing widens at Indian sites as foreign admission fees rise Two-tier pricing at India’s tourist sites is widening, with inflation-linked hikes driving foreign admission fees far above local rates …
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DBS Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance as Q2 Profit Hits Record $2.4bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDBS raises 2026 earnings guidance after Q2 net profit climbs 9% to $2.4bn DBS raises full-year 2026 earnings guidance after Q2 net profit rose 9% to a record $2.4bn, driven …
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Toyota raises FY2027 profit forecast to ¥3.25 trillion as yen weakens
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota raises net profit forecast to Â¥3.25 trillion as weak yen boosts results Toyota raises net profit forecast to Â¥3.25 trillion for fiscal 2027, aided by yen depreciation that adds …
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Toyota raises fiscal outlook to ¥54 trillion revenue and ¥3.4 trillion profit
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoToyota Revises Earnings Forecast, Raises FY Revenue to Â¥54 Trillion Toyota revises earnings forecast and lifts its fiscal-year operating revenue outlook to Â¥54 trillion, with operating profit rising to Â¥3.4 …