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Frozen Shine Muscat grapes by Itochu-Shokuhin
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Itochu-Shokuhin frozen Japanese fruits: Premium flavor hits US and Asia

Itochu-Shokuhin is expanding exports of premium frozen Japanese fruits, like Shine Muscat grapes, to the US and Asia using advanced liquid cryo-freezing technology.

Modern bank exterior in Bangkok with a digital overlay showing financial connections to ASEAN countries.
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Bank of Ayudhya Pivots to ASEAN as Thai Economy Hits a Wall

Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is accelerating its expansion into Vietnam and Indonesia to escape a sluggish domestic economy and falling interest income.

Night view of GBA skyline with neon financial charts
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China’s $28 Billion C-REIT Market Braces for GBA Asset Surge

China's C-REIT market hits $28.3B as it expands into commercial real estate. Deloitte predicts GBA assets will be in high demand.

A massive Mammoth Coffee iced Americano cup with Tokyo's city skyline in the background.
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K-Coffee Goes Big: {keyword: Mammoth Coffee} Shakes Tokyo with {stat: 400-Yen} Brews

South Korea's Mammoth Coffee is disrupting Tokyo's beverage market with 940ml brews for 400 yen. Discover how this high-value strategy is winning over Japan.

A modern architectural rendering of a residential project and a map of India representing Nishitetsu's expansion
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Nishitetsu Eyes India's Booming Housing Market for 2028 Expansion

Japanese railway operator Nishitetsu plans to enter India's housing market by 2028. Following success in Vietnam, the company aims to capitalize on India's premium residential boom.

Tuvalu's coastline slowly submerging under sea level with a distant passenger plane flying above
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Tuvalu’s Sinking Reality: World’s First Climate Visa Opens Doors to Australia

Tuvalu and Australia launch the world's first climate visa under the Falepili Union Treaty, balancing humanitarian needs with Pacific geopolitics.

Interior of a Taiwan chip fab facility remaining stable after a 7.0 quake
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Taiwan's 7.0 Quake Spares Tech Giants: Semiconductor Supply Chains Hold Steady

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan on Dec 27, 2025. Major chipmakers like TSMC report no significant damage, ensuring stability in global tech supply chains.

Visualizing trade barriers and the fragmentation of global supply chains between the US and China.
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Trump’s Tariff Wall Forces Global Domino Effect as Countries Shield Against Chinese Imports

Trump’s tariffs and China’s overproduction are triggering a global trade domino effect. As Chinese goods flood markets in Mexico and SE Asia, countries are raising their own levies, marking the end of the free trade era.

Wireless base station on a Tokyo rooftop with digital transition effects
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NEC Pulls the Plug on 4G/5G Base Stations as Japan's Hardware Dominance Fades

NEC is ending 4G and 5G base station development to focus on software and defense. This strategic shift comes as market share shrinks amid competition from China and Europe.

U.S. Constitution glass block and Bitcoin symbol on a digital circuit board
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2025 Crypto Year-End: Historic Policy Wins Meet a Market Reality Check

2025 was a landmark year for crypto policy with the GENIUS Act becoming law. However, market prices like Bitcoin at $87,000 show a decoupling from regulatory wins. Explore the year-end review.

Red candlestick charts showing the price decline of DOGE and SHIB
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Holiday Freeze: Dogecoin Teeters on $0.122 Support while Shiba Inu Floor Collapses

Dogecoin ($0.123) and Shiba Inu ($0.000007165) face technical breakdowns as holiday liquidity fades. DOGE tests $0.122 support while SHIB's floor already collapsed.

XRP price chart hitting $1.90 resistance alongside ETF inflow graphs.
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XRP Hits $1.25B in ETF Assets but Sellers Block the $1.90 Path

XRP price slips to $1.86 despite institutional ETF assets hitting $1.25 billion. Strong resistance at $1.90 and high selling volume are keeping the market in a tight range.