Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% as inflation concerns intensify Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1% on June 16, 2026, highest since 1995, citing inflation, wage …
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SpaceX IPO raises Asia doubts over $1.75tn valuation amid limited Starlink uptake
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiInvestors Question SpaceX Valuation as Asia Growth and Starlink Penetration Lag SpaceX valuation at $1.75 trillion faces scrutiny as limited Starlink and AI adoption in Asia cloud growth prospects ahead …
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Tencent Issues First US Dollar Bond Since 2021 and Raises $4.6 Billion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTencent bonds raise about $4.6 billion in dual‑currency sale, first US dollar issue since 2021 Tencent bonds: Chinese tech titan raised roughly $4.6 billion through dual‑currency bonds—its first greenback issuance …
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Reserve Bank of India holds rate at 5.25%, raises inflation forecast to 5.1% for FY2027 Reserve Bank of India holds policy rate at a four-year low of 5.25% and lifts …
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Japan raises residency fee caps to fund language education and integration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan immigration: Government raises residency application fees to Â¥100,000 and Â¥300,000 for permanent status Japan immigration announcement raises caps on residency change and renewal fees to Â¥100,000 for standard statuses …
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Self-Defense Force singer at LDP convention raises civil-military control concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSelf-Defense Forces singer’s appearance at LDP convention raises civil-military control concerns Keio University constitutional scholar warns that the Self-Defense Forces singer who performed in uniform at the April 12 LDP …
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Bank Indonesia raises key rate to stabilize rupiah, flags inflation risk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia raises key rate to stabilise rupiah after two-year pause Bank Indonesia raises key rate at two-day meeting concluded May 20, 2026, aiming to shore up the rupiah and …
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Chinese lobby group’s protest letter raises investor concerns over Indonesia business climate
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese lobby protest and Western warnings deepen investor concerns about the business climate in Indonesia Chinese business lobby’s protest to President Prabowo and Western industry warnings highlight investor concern about …
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SoftBank Announces 5 Trillion Yen Profit as Vision Fund Raises OpenAI Bet
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank Posts Â¥5 Trillion Full-Year Profit as OpenAI Investment Fuels Vision Fund Gains SoftBank posts Â¥5 trillion full-year net profit, quadrupling year-on-year, as increased investment in OpenAI and other AI …
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Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices, Citing Soaring Memory Costs and Sluggish Stock
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNintendo Switch 2 price hike announced for Japan, North America and Europe Nintendo says it will raise prices for the Nintendo Switch 2, citing rising semiconductor memory costs and weak …