Shrinkflation Hits Japan’s Food and Beverage Industry: Ketchup Turns Transparent, Chips Get Smaller Shrinkflation pushes Japanese food makers to downsize goods and alter packaging – Kagome shifts to partly transparent …
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Rightwing populists surge as immigration concerns shift Western voters and split Europe over China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRight-wing populism rises on immigration and China divides Western policy Immigration concerns are driving right-wing populism across Western democracies, reshaping party politics and complicating governments’ approaches to China. Voter anger …
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese imports in Australia as EV sales surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese automakers in Australia surge as imports from China overtake Japan in 2026 China car imports to Australia surpass Japan in 2026 as EV demand, led by BYD, surges amid …
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CXMT reports 1,688% profit surge as DRAM maker targets STAR Market listing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCXMT Posts Record Q1 Gains as DRAM Maker Eyes STAR Market Listing CXMT’s Q1 net profit jumped 1,688% and revenue climbed 719% in the January–March 2026 quarter as AI-driven memory …
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Japan’s listed companies report AI-driven profit surge but warn of Iran turmoil
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI boom drives strong corporate earnings as Iran turmoil clouds outlook Japanese firms report robust profits on AI boom, but geopolitical risk from Iran and supply-chain strains leave many firms …
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China’s CXMT reports 1,688% Q1 profit surge and plans STAR Market listing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s CXMT Posts Massive Q1 Gains as Net Profit Jumps 1,688% Ahead of STAR Market Listing CXMT reported Q1 net profit up 1,688% and revenue up 719% driven by AI …
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Japan, South Korea stocks tumble as oil tops $103 and yields surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks slide as tech sell-off, oil spike and JGB yields trigger regional market rout Japanese stocks plunged Friday as investors repriced risk amid rising oil prices and surging bond …
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Sumo experiences in Tokyo surge as tourists seek rituals and dinner packages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSumo experiences draw overseas tourists from Asakusa to Osaka With official tournament tickets scarce, overseas visitors are turning to sumo experiences across Japan — from salt-throwing rituals in Asakusa to …
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Kioxia Forecasts 48-Fold Quarterly Profit Surge on AI Data Center Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKioxia Forecasts 48-Fold Net Profit as AI Data Center Demand Boosts Memory Prices Kioxia forecasts a 48-fold quarterly net profit jump as AI data center demand drives higher memory semiconductor …
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Forecasts Profit Surge After Japan Eases Defense Export Curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Heavy Industries Sees Profit Surge as Japan Eases Defense Export Rules Mitsubishi Heavy Industries defense exports propel a forecasted full-year profit surge after Tokyo relaxed long-standing arms export restrictions, …