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Samsung Electronics and U.S.-based Alliance Laundry Systems expand in Southeast Asia amid rising demand from the region's expanding middle class.
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The Liberal Democratic Party moves forward with a plan to reduce the food tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April, amid rising food prices and funding uncertainties.
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Yamashita and Welfan plan to establish 100 stores by 2030 to serve China's expanding population aged 60 and above.
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Thai, Indonesian, and Filipino films and series gain traction on streaming platforms, testing their appeal beyond regional borders.
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An Australian-led initiative to jointly condemn China's missile launch in the South Pacific faces resistance from some Pacific island neighbors.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 8:04 PM
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American buyers accelerate purchases to avoid potential tariffs, causing inventories outside the US to decline.
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Chinese homebuyers have dropped from the top position to third among foreign buyers in the U.S., although they tend to purchase higher-priced properties on average.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross conducts its first known private meeting with Myanmar's detained former leader since the 2021 military takeover.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 11:10 AM
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Preliminary data indicates a coordinated effort with U.S. authorities to stabilize the yen amid market fluctuations.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 11:09 AM
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The defeat in a key local election signals waning public confidence in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reformist government ahead of the 2028 general election.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Japan Airlines and ANA Holdings face significant profit declines despite record revenues due to soaring fuel prices linked to the Iran war.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 8:50 AM
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Nissan Motor returns to profitability for the first time in two years amid ongoing restructuring efforts and new vehicle launches.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 8:50 AM
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Rising demand for electric vehicles boosts auto markets across Southeast Asia, with China’s BYD expanding presence and Vietnam’s VinFast closing gap with Thailand.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 7:44 AM
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Alibaba Group unveiled its most powerful AI model, Qwen3.8 Max, yet benchmark tests show it underperforms compared to rivals including Fable 5 and Moonshot AI's Kimi K3.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 6:37 AM
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Tougher listing standards and ongoing policy uncertainty have led companies in Indonesia to delay initial public offerings despite significant potential deals.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:22 AM
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Private survey data reveals continued contraction in China's factory sector amid weak demand.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 4:22 AM
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Smaller Indian banks are offering higher interest rates to nonresident Indians, capitalizing on a central bank initiative to boost dollar reserves.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 3:10 AM
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Joseph Wu highlights China’s use of coast guard vessels to assert territorial claims, urging regional cooperation amid rising tensions.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 3:10 AM
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Amid efforts to reduce reliance on China, Japan's startups are expanding domestic defense drone manufacturing with new collaborations and production initiatives.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 2:04 AM
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Uzbekistan's Saudi-backed TAS-1 data center nears first phase completion by year-end, while Kazakhstan's Nvidia-backed facility aims for 125 megawatts capacity by 2027.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 2:04 AM
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Japan and the United States jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen for the first time since 2011, with Japan signaling readiness for future action if needed.
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Investor caution grows as tech giants seek billions for AI development, while SpaceX's market value drops after initial surge.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 9:39 PM
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Japanese corporations are investing heavily in AI-related infrastructure and factory upgrades, pushing capital expenditures to unprecedented levels this fiscal year.
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