Indonesia trade deficit returns in May 2026 as rising oil costs and weak rupiah drive import surge Indonesia trade deficit returns in May 2026 as soaring oil prices and a …
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People’s Party fails to convert national surge into Bangkok gubernatorial victory
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPeople’s Party Faces Setback in Bangkok Gubernatorial Vote People’s Party suffers defeat in Bangkok governor race as city voters give incumbent a landslide on June 28, undermining the party’s recent …
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State-owned developers drive Shenzhen construction surge as private sector struggles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiState-owned property developers drive building surge in Shenzhen as private sector stalls State-owned property developers are leading a construction surge in Shenzhen, stepping in as private builders falter and reshaping …
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Japan share buybacks surge 34% to ¥16.2 trillion in January–May
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan share buybacks surge 34% to ÂĄ16.2tn as firms unwind cross-shareholdings Japan share buybacks jumped 34% to ÂĄ16.2 trillion in Jan–May, a record for the period as companies repurchase cross-held …
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Australians Drive Surge in Off-Grid Cabin Bookings Seeking Intentional Idleness
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOff-grid cabins surge as Australians seek "intentional idleness" and digital detox Australians are booking off-grid cabins and remote experiences in growing numbers as a response to digital burnout and urban …
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Tohoku bear attacks surge prompting Self-Defense Forces aid amid hunter decline
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBear Attacks in Tohoku Surge as Hunters Decline, Forcing Local Authorities to Seek Military Aid Bear attacks in Tohoku have risen sharply, doubling national injuries in recent years and concentrating …
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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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Chinese energy firms report first-half profit surge after Middle East war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese energy companies post strong H1 gains as oil spike boosts profits Chinese energy companies report strong first-half gains as Middle East conflict lifted oil prices; CITIC Resources and US‑blacklisted …
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Zhipu shares surge, outpacing Minimax as Chinese AI valuation gap widens
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiZhipu valuation gap widens as shares surge while Minimax lags in Hong Kong AI rally Zhipu valuation gap widens as the company’s shares surge in Hong Kong while rival Minimax …
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Japan and South Korean stocks surge after US-Iran peace deal as oil falls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-Iran peace deal lifts Tokyo and Seoul markets as oil prices retreat Market optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent Tokyo and Seoul stocks higher on Monday, while oil prices …