Green hydrogen race intensifies as oil shock boosts Japan’s domestic push Surging oil prices after the Iran crisis have renewed interest in green hydrogen as a tool for energy security, …
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Gold price surge prompts Indian couples to postpone weddings, buy lighter jewelry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia Families Delay Weddings as Gold Prices Surge Rising gold prices are forcing Indian families to change wedding plans, opt for lighter jewellery and seek alternative financing as consumers adapt …
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South Korea stocks rally as Samsung and SK Hynix fuel AI-driven surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea stock rally centers on Samsung and SK Hynix as margin balances surge South Korea stock rally centers on Samsung and SK Hynix as AI-driven chip demand lifts market …
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Philippines EV sales surge as VinFast orders climb amid fuel price spike
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectric vehicle sales in the Philippines surge as VinFast demand rises Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines have jumped as rising fuel costs push buyers toward lower-running-cost models like VinFast, …
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Foreign student numbers in Japan surge while weak yen curbs Japanese study abroad
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWeak yen deters Japanese students from study abroad as foreign enrollments in Japan hit record Record inflow of foreign students into Japan contrasts with a 20% fall in Japanese students …
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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 …
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Kyushu records 50% surge in Taiwanese visitors as weak yen boosts tourism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan Tourists to Kyushu Surge as Weak Yen Makes Island More Affordable Weak yen and expanded air links have driven a roughly 50% jump in Taiwan tourists to Kyushu, boosting …
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Strait of Hormuz blockade drives global fuel surge, cripples Asian fisheries, hits Malawi
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz Blockade Ripples Fuel Crisis from Jakarta to Malawi Three months into the Strait of Hormuz blockade, fuel shortages and price spikes are crippling economies from Jakarta to …
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AI capex surge propels South Korea Taiwan and Japan stocks to records
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI capex lifts East Asian stock markets to fresh highs AI capex and easing Iran-war concerns drive East Asian stock markets higher, with South Korea, Taiwan and Japan reaching records …
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Florida Executes Inmate as State Leads Record Surge in Executions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. executions rise as Florida carries out lethal injection amid protests A scheduled lethal injection in Florida on Feb. 24 drew protesters and attention to rising U.S. executions, including 47 …