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Chinese drone exports surge to emerging economies as civilian demand offsets U.S. slump Chinese drone exports to the Global South have surged this year, driven by civilian uses such as …

AI learning devices surge in China as parents pay for automated tutors despite high prices China parents flock to AI learning devices that scan homework, check answers and explain solutions, …

Food self-sufficiency rate falls to 37.11% in FY2025, lowest since 1965 Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate fell provisionally to 37.11% in FY2025—its lowest since 1965—as rising rice prices cut domestic demand …

Tech giants’ property, plant and equipment surge 140% as AI spending fuels infrastructure build-out Four U.S. tech giants’ property, plant and equipment rose 140% to $1.46 trillion in three years, …

U.S. imports from Asia rise in June as retailers rush to beat July tariff increase U.S. imports from Asia rose in June as retailers and manufacturers accelerated purchases to avoid …

Commercial washing machines see surge in Southeast Asia as Samsung and Alliance expand services Rising demand for commercial washing machines in Southeast Asia draws Samsung and U.S. firm Alliance Laundry …

Japanese trading houses turn upbeat as commodity rally and weak yen cushion Iran war impact Japanese trading houses see improved fiscal prospects as commodity prices climb and the weak yen …

Shuttlecock shortage in Japan drives Yonex and other makers to fast-track synthetic alternatives Japan faces a shuttlecock shortage after feather imports from China fell amid avian flu, prompting Yonex and …

Vingroup posts strong first-half profit as property sales fuel infrastructure push Vingroup posts strong first-half profit as property sales boost cash to finance urban railways and renewable energy, while VinFast …