Chinese rare-earth miners report strong earnings as prices climb ahead of Xi-Trump summit Chinese rare-earth miners are reporting higher earnings as prices for critical minerals rise, a trend that has …
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Kioxia stock rockets 24-fold year-on-year as AI demand fuels memory boom Kioxia stock soars 24x year-on-year and nearly fivefold in 2026 as surging AI-related demand for high-density memory chips reshapes …
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China exports rebound as US shipments recover and imports surge before Trump visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina 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 …