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US Treasury Secretary Accuses China of Self-Isolation Through Retaliatory Measures

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes China for self-isolation through retaliatory measures, while praising Japan for its approach to trade discussions. President Trump th...

Trump's Bold Move: Imposes 25% Reciprocal Tariff on South Korea, Surpassing Rates for EU and Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on South Korea, higher than rates for the EU and Japan, sparking concerns over export disruptions and economic impac...

Toyota CEO Visits Delayed EV Battery Plant Site in Japan Amid Global Demand Slump

Toyota Motor's CEO visits the delayed battery plant site in Fukuoka, Japan, signaling challenges in EV production due to falling demand and rising costs. The project, pivotal for T...

Vietnam's Fruit and Vegetable Exports to China Plummet by 39% Amid Stricter Quality Controls

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable exports to China dropped by 39% due to stricter quality controls, while exports to the U.S. and Japan increased. The Vietnamese government is working ...

US Treasuries: Foreign Investors Hold Steady in January, Japan and China Lead

Foreign investors held steady in their US Treasury investments in January, with Japan and China leading the way. Despite a $48.8 billion outflow in foreign acquisitions, the overal...

Asian Markets Rally Following Positive PMI Reports from China, Australia, and Japan

Asian markets experienced a boost following positive PMI reports from China, Australia, and Japan. Investors are also closely watching US President Donald Trump's tariff plans. Key...

Asian Markets Surge Following Positive PMI Reports from China, Australia, and Japan

Asia-Pacific markets rallied on Monday, driven by positive PMI reports from Australia, China, and Japan. Investors are also focused on upcoming details regarding US President Donal...

Intel and Japan Collaborate on Revolutionary Quantum Computer Development

Intel Corp. and Japan's AIST are collaborating to develop a next-gen quantum computer using Intel's advanced chips. This quantum computer will be available to universities and comp...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to Mixed Economic Indicators from Australia, China, and Japan

Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed reactions following the release of January's service sector data from Australia, China, and Japan. While Australia and Japan saw growth, Chin...

SoftBank and OpenAI Forge Groundbreaking AI Partnership in Japan

SoftBank Group and OpenAI have launched a joint venture in Japan, introducing Cristal Intelligence, an advanced enterprise AI. This partnership aims to revolutionize AI services fo...

BYD Set to Revolutionize Japan's Auto Market with New Plug-in Hybrid by 2025

Chinese automaker BYD plans to launch its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in Japan by 2025, as part of a strategy to introduce seven to eight new models by 2027. This move un...

Asia-Pacific Stocks Surge Following Positive Economic Indicators from Japan and Australia

Asia-Pacific stock markets experienced a boost following positive economic data from Japan and Australia, including growth in private sector output and an increase in Japan's annua...

TSMC Launches Pioneering Semiconductor Plant in Kumamoto, Japan

TSMC's new semiconductor plant in Kumamoto, Japan, has officially started mass production, with local government urging further expansion. The Japanese government has pledged signi...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Signals Post-Holiday Break: A Deep Dive

Asian stock markets showed mixed results after the Christmas holiday, with investors closely watching Japan for potential policy changes. Key economic data from Japan provided insi...

Revolutionizing Indian Railways: Japan's Shinkansen Adapted for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor

India and Japan are finalizing the design for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, modifying Japanese Shinkansen trains to suit Indian conditions. Civil construction has cros...

Nitori: Japanese Home Furnishing Giant Sets Sights on India's Market

Nitori, Japan's furniture and home furnishing brand, launches its first store in Mumbai's R City Mall, marking its entry into India's market. The move aligns with the company's glo...

Honda and Nissan Explore Closer Ties Amid Intense Competition

Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a closer alliance, potentially involving a holding company, as they navigate intense competition from Tesla and Chinese automakers. This...

TSMC's Groundbreaking Japan Plant: Mass Production by 2024's End

Yuichi Horita announced that TSMC's first Japanese plant in Kumamoto is scheduled for mass production by end of 2024, matching Taiwan's quality. A second plant construction is plan...

Asian Markets Mostly Down Following Japan's Industrial Production Report

Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly declined after Japan's industrial production report showed a 1.4% annual increase, slightly below expectations. Key indices in Japan, Australia, H...

BOJ's Rate Hike Plans Face Uncertainty Amid Small Firms' Wage Struggles

Japan's small firms face higher wage costs, casting doubt on BOJ's ability to raise interest rates. Policymakers monitor if SMEs can sustain pay hikes, crucial for a consumption-le...

Blackstone Makes Historic $2.6B Investment in Tokyo's Premier Mixed-Use Complex

Blackstone announces $2.6B acquisition of Tokyo's Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho from Seibu Holdings, marking the largest foreign real estate investment in Japan and Blackstone's lar...

Asia's Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Economic Data from China and Japan

Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Monday, influenced by economic data from China and Japan. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.11%, South Korea's Kospi Com...

Asia's Stock Markets React to Mixed Economic Data from China and Japan

Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Monday, influenced by economic data from China and Japan. China's consumer price growth missed expectations, while Ja...