Muse retail robot debuts in New York grocery as Japanese startup targets U.S. physical AI market Japanese startup Muse has deployed a retail robot in a New York grocery on …
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SoftBank Leads Japan in Attracting Young Retail Shareholders with Stock Splits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank Retail Shareholders Surge as Firm Wins Most New Individual Investors in Japan SoftBank retail shareholders rose sharply in fiscal 2025–26, as the company attracted younger, long-term investors through stock …
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Thailand launches $3 government bond to encourage retail savings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThai Government Bond Program Launches with $3 Minimum to Boost Household Savings Thailand launches a new Thai government bond program with a $3 minimum to encourage small savers and tackle …
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Jenny Ming Reveals How Asian American Identity Shaped Her Retail Career
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJenny Ming Says Asian American Identity Shaped Her Path from Old Navy to Rothy’s Jenny Ming explains how her Asian American identity shaped her leadership and career—from founding Old Navy …
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Leveraged retail investors fuel volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRetail Investors Drive Volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Markets Retail investors in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are using more leverage, driving sharp equity volatility and prompting warnings …
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China retail sales contract by 0.6% in May as confidence weakens
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina retail sales slip 0.6% in May as domestic demand falters China retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May, National Bureau of Statistics data show, exposing weakened household and business …
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Indian mutual fund inflows plunge 40 percent as retail investors pull back
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia Sees Sharp Drop in Mutual Fund Inflows as Retail Investors Pull Back Mutual fund inflows into Indian equity schemes have plunged about 40%, with systematic investment plan stoppages rising …
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Tokyo stocks’ trading value doubles as foreign and retail inflows boost liquidity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrading Value of Japanese Blue Chip Stocks Doubles as Foreign and Retail Flows Boost Liquidity Average trading value of Japanese blue chip stocks has doubled in 12 months, fueled by …
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South Korea margin loans double as retail investors increase debt-fueled trading
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDebt-financed stock investing surges in South Korea as margin loans top 30 trillion won Debt-financed stock investing has surged in South Korea, with margin loans topping 30 trillion won in …
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Japan Considers Framework to Let Retail Investors Access Startup Investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Considers Framework for Mutual Funds Investing in Private Assets to Open Retail Access to Startups Tokyo is weighing rules to allow mutual funds investing in private assets so retail …