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AI-linked trades unwind, rattling Japan and Taiwan markets as chip stocks tumble AI-linked trades unwind, shaking Japan and Taiwan markets as chip stocks tumble; investors fret over Chinese competition, leverage …

LGBT rights in Indonesia under strain as vigilante attacks and regulations surge Human rights groups warn of escalating vigilante attacks on transgender women and restrictive local measures as LGBT rights …

BHP faces Port Hedland walkout as unions notify company of planned eight‑hour strike Unions at Port Hedland have informed BHP of an eight‑hour walkout that could cost the miner tens …

China EV exports surge offsets weak domestic demand, automakers pivot abroad China EV exports are rising rapidly as domestic sales slow, with manufacturers shifting production and sales strategies to overseas …

2025 rice surplus piles up in Niigata as private stocks hit decade high Private stocks of 2025 rice reached 2.49 million tons by April, straining warehouses in Niigata and raising …

Philippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …

Mount Fuji earthquake jolts Yamanashi on June 26; scientists see no immediate volcanic threat Mount Fuji earthquake: magnitude-5.6 temblor struck near Fuji Five Lakes on June 26, 2026, with no …

Gold Prices Squeeze Malaysia’s Jewellery Retailers as Profits Rise but Cash Tightens Rising gold prices squeeze Malaysia’s jewellery retailers, forcing design shifts and new financing as profits rise but working …

U.S.-Iran deal sparks Asian market rally but Asia’s inflation and commodity pain will persist A tentative U.S.-Iran deal to end the three-and-a-half-month war has lifted markets, yet economists warn that …