May real wages rise 1.4% as inflation cools, marking fifth consecutive monthly gain May real wages rose 1.4% year-on-year, sustaining a five-month positive streak as nominal pay increases and slower …
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LG Energy Solution executive Robert Lee reflects on Asian American rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLG Energy Solution Executive Robert Lee Reflects on the Rise of Asian Americans Over 30 Years Robert Lee of LG Energy Solution reflects on the rise of Asian Americans in …
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Stillpoint founder Eric Wong predicts rise of Asian Americans in corporate leadership
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEric Wong of Stillpoint Investments Predicts Rise of Asian Americans in Corporate Leadership Eric Wong says Asian Americans in corporate leadership will increase as experience from Asia and the US, …
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Ananth Subramaniam cements Malaysian cinema’s rise with Cannes short Holy Crowd
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnanth Subramaniam Returns to Cannes with Short ‘Holy Crowd’ Ananth Subramaniam returned to the Cannes Film Festival with short ‘Holy Crowd’, following last year’s award-winning ‘Bleat!’ and elevating Malaysian cinema. …
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Woodside Energy forecasts US LNG demand surge as sales and oil rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWoodside Energy to Ramp LNG Exports as U.S. Appetite Fuels Recovery of Major Investments Woodside Energy sees strong U.S. demand for LNG as the Australian producer ramps up exports to …
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Central banks forecast gold reserves will rise while dollar holdings decline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCentral Banks Plan to Boost Gold Reserves as Dollar Holdings Fall, WGC Survey Finds World Gold Council survey finds 84% of central banks expect gold reserves to rise in five …
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Takoyaki exports rise as Okamoto Foods opens second Hiroshima factory
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOkamoto Foods opens second Hiroshima plant as takoyaki popularity surges overseas Okamoto Foods opened a second factory in Hiroshima in May 2026 to meet rising demand for frozen takoyaki abroad, …
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Bank of Japan signals possible rate rise if inflation risks prevail
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan governor signals possible rate rise if upside inflation risks persist Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on June 3 that if upside risks to prices come …
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JTB forecasts profit growth and 10% sales rise despite Middle East conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJTB Profit Growth Returns as Overseas Travel and Inbound Demand Lift Sales JTB projects a return to profit growth as overseas travel and inbound tourism offset a domestic slump, with …
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Tokyo luxury condominium market signals reversal as listings surge and price cuts rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTokyo used condominium prices show signs of reversal after record April peak Tokyo used condominium prices peaked at Â¥188.22 million in April 2026, but new Tokyo Kantei data show rising …