China exports hold steady in April as US shipments rebound and imports surge on AI demand China exports picked up in April as shipments to the US rebounded and imports …
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Japanese stocks surge as Tokyo market reopens on Iran‑US hopes, yen firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo market jumps after Golden Week; yen strengthens amid intervention fears Tokyo market leaps back into action as investors return from Golden Week, buoyed by hopes of U.S.-Iran de-escalation and …
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Japanese stocks surge as US‑Iran peace optimism lifts Tokyo after Golden Week
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks leap as Tokyo reopens May 7 after Golden Week on U.S.-Iran optimism Japanese stocks jumped as Tokyo reopened May 7 after the Golden Week holidays, buoyed by signs …
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Asian stocks surge after Trump hints at Iran deal, chip frenzy lifts Korea Taiwan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsia Markets Rally as Trump Signals Iran War Deal May Be Within Reach Asian stocks rose after President Trump signaled a possible deal to end the Iran war, boosting chip …
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Capsule Toys Draw Foreign Tourists to Tokyo’s Gashapon Shops Tokyo’s capsule toys are increasingly drawing foreign visitors to vending-machine-lined streets, turning gashapon hunting into a staple souvenir activity for travelers. …
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China’s SWIFT alternative drives surge in yuan payments for Russia and Iran
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYuan payments surge as China’s CIPS expands, reshaping oil and sanctions-era trade Yuan payments are rising rapidly as China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) expands, enabling Iran, Russia and other …
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Tacos surge in Japan as taquerias double and adopt corn tortillas
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTacos boom in Japan as taquerias more than double and corn tortillas gain ground Tacos boom in Japan as taquerias more than double in three years, with chefs adopting Mexican …
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Apple reports record March quarter revenue as China sales surge 28 percent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApple March quarter results driven by 28% China surge, posts record revenue Apple’s March quarter results show record revenue on May 1, 2026, led by a 28% sales jump in …
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Yen falls past 160, JGB yields surge as Hormuz blockade pressures BOJ
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Weakens Past 160 as Hormuz Blockade Sends Oil Prices and Inflation Fears Higher Yen falls past 160 to the dollar as Hormuz blockade pushes oil prices up, JGB yields …
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Tohoku bear sightings surge as injuries reported and AI monitoring expands
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBear sightings surge in Tohoku as wild bears appear near JR Akita Station Bear sightings have surged in Tohoku this spring, with reports near JR Akita Station; authorities added cameras …