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Sony to hike PS5 prices in select regions. (Photo: Sony)

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Sony raises PS5 prices in select markets amid economic pressures

Post Date 04/15/2025

In a move that’s sure to rattle gamers’ wallets, Sony announced over the weekend that it will raise prices on certain PlayStation 5 consoles starting [more…]

Honda reveals Pokémon-themed motorbike. (Photo: Honda | Pokemon Company)

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Honda unveils Pokémon-inspired electric motorbike the Koraidon

Post Date 04/09/2025

Honda has brought the world of Pokémon to life with its groundbreaking Koraidon motorcycle, a real-world replica of the legendary dragon-like Pokémon featured in Pokémon Scarlet. [more…]

Tokyo Gas' strategic partnership strengthens energy security and sustainability in the Philippines. (Photo: Alarmy)

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First Gen sells stake in Philippine LNG terminal to Tokyo Gas

Post Date 02/19/2025

Your support powers our stories First Gen Corp. has officially sealed a game-changing deal, selling a 20-percent stake in its offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) [more…]

Nongshim sets sights on Europe with Dutch expansion. (Photo: Nongshim)

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Korean instant noodle giant targets growing European market

Post Date 02/18/2025

Your support powers our stories South Korea’s top instant noodle brand, Nongshim, is making a bold move into Europe by setting up a subsidiary in [more…]

Japanese automakers face challenges as sales decline. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Honda and Nissan unite to stay competitive

Post Date 01/30/2025

Honda and Nissan are facing mounting challenges as their global sales either stagnated or declined in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for strategic collaboration. Honda’s [more…]

Uniqlo's new salary system promises up to 54% pay hike for key roles. (Photo: Uniqlo)

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Uniqlo ups pay to lure top talent and fuel global growth

Post Date 01/10/2025

Uniqlo’s Pay Boost: Fast Retailing Ditches Old Playbook to Woo Talent Japan’s Fast Retailing is making bold moves to stay ahead in the fiercely competitive [more…]

Norway powers ahead with EVs dominate new car sales. (Photo: VW)

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Tesla, Volkswagen, and Toyota drive Norway’s electric takeover

Post Date 01/02/2025

Norway’s EV Revolution: A Nation Unplugging from Fossil Fuels In a quiet Nordic coup against the combustion engine, Norway has sped into the electric future [more…]

Can Softbank's AI investments deliver on promises, or will history repeat itself. (Photo: Softbank)

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Softbank’s $100B A.I. bet, bold vision or familiar hype

Post Date 12/16/2024

Softbank’s Grand AI Gamble: A Bold Investment or Déjà Vu? Softbank is back in the headlines with a colossal promise: a $100 billion investment in [more…]

Asian banking giants vie for a strategic foothold in Indonesia's Panin Bank. (Photo: Panin Bank)

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The high-stakes chase for Panin Bank

Post Date 12/10/2024

The battle for Indonesia’s Panin Bank is shaping up to be a high-stakes drama starring some of Asia’s financial heavyweights. DBS Group Holdings, Mitsubishi UFJ [more…]