Indonesian banks post strong H1 2026 loan and profit growth as liquidity concerns rise Indonesian banks posted robust loan and profit growth in H1 2026 but face tightening liquidity and …
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Chinese IPO pipeline dries up as Nasdaq tightens listing standards
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese listings stall after Nasdaq tightens rules; Asian IPOs still raise money Nasdaq’s tougher listing standards have all but halted Chinese listings and Hong Kong deals, even as other Asian …
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VinFast prices VF2 at 188 million dong as Hanoi tightens motorcycle rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVinFast VF2 Priced at 188 Million Dong as Hanoi Tightens Rules on Gasoline Motorcycles VinFast launches the VF2 at 188 million dong ($7,148), its cheapest electric vehicle yet, targeting mass-market …
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China tightens maritime and political pressure, narrowing strategic space for Taiwan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions escalate as Beijing widens maritime and political pressure China’s stepped-up maritime, diplomatic and legal measures are squeezing Taipei’s strategic options, observers say, as Taiwan tensions deepen across the …
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China adds 20 Japanese entities to dual-use export ban, tightens controls on 20 more
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChina Export Controls Expand: Beijing Adds Japanese Firms to Dual‑Use Export Ban China expands export controls on June 29, 2026, adding 20 Japanese entities to a dual-use export ban and …