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Japan’s week of wonders. (Photo: Japan for two)

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Japan Travel & Leisure

Japan’s festive Golden Week

Post Date 04/26/2025

Golden Week is one of Japan’s most anticipated and vibrant holiday periods, spanning from April 29 to May 5 each year. Despite its name, only [more…]

Pirelli acts to limit Chinese control amid governance strain. (Photo: Pirelli)

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Business China Italy U.S.

Pirelli initiates steps to reduce Chinese stakeholder power

Post Date 04/26/2025

Pirelli, the renowned Italian tire manufacturer, is on the verge of a significant shift in its ownership structure as it prepares to end the controlling [more…]

World Bank lowers East Asia growth forecast. (Photo: Wikipedia | World Bank)

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Investing & Markets Mongolia Philippines Vietnam

World Bank trims Asia growth outlook

Post Date 04/25/2025

The World Bank has sharply downgraded its economic growth projections for the Philippines, forecasting that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will expand by just [more…]

Intel collaborates with ModelBest and Black Sesame on smart car innovation. (Photo: Intel)

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China Technology U.S.

Intel teams up with Chinese firms to boost smart car technology

Post Date 04/24/2025

Intel has announced major strategic partnerships with Chinese artificial intelligence firm ModelBest and automotive chip designer Black Sesame Technologies, marking a significant push into the [more…]

CK Hutchison, Temasek plan global ports exit. (Photo: CK Hutchison)

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Business China Hong Kong Singapore U.S.

Port giants CK Hutchison, PSA look to sell stakes

Post Date 04/23/2025

CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong conglomerate controlled by billionaire Li Ka-shing, is advancing plans to divest its global ports business in a landmark transaction. [more…]

Foreign currency deposits slip again in South Korea amid corporate outflows. (Photo: iStock | Young K Song)

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Investing & Markets South Korea

Corporate moves abroad drive dip in Korea’s FX deposits

Post Date 04/23/2025

Foreign currency deposits in South Korea continued to slip for the second month in a row this March, with companies pulling funds for overseas investments [more…]