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Japan's smaller firms struggle to pass on higher costs from Iran war
Shortage of naphtha puts smaller companies at a disadvantage against larger brethren
Markets
Japan stocks close at all-time high as investors bet on Iran deal
Nikkei average up 3% while oil prices fall; Tokyo leads global markets higher
Trading Asia
How AI is changing stock trades for retail investors
With adoption of AI likely to increase, regulators are growing increasingly wary
Commodities
Japan gold exports hit record $25bn, likely include metal once smuggled in
Fiscal 2025 outflow due to higher prices abroad on geopolitical tensions
Energy
Global oil inventories to fall below 100 days of demand on Hormuz blockade
Despite hints of reopening strait, supplies are expected to remain below market needs
Commodities
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Xi Jinping orders investigation, tells rescue teams to 'spare no effort'
Defense
Pakistan to deploy paramilitary force to guard copper-gold belt
Move aims to boost global and domestic investor confidence in mining projects
China tech
China's 'Seven Titans' tech stocks slump as deflation overpowers AI boom
Tencent, Alibaba and BYD see growth fade from scant domestic demand
Big in Asia
Southeast Asia's turn to crops for fuel leaves less for food and exports
Worries dog hasty Iran war-linked shift to higher biodiesel blends in Indonesia, Malaysia
Equities
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime market doubles daily trading value over a year
Activity from international and retail investors drives historic liquidity
Commodities
Indonesian commodity exporters flag myriad hurdles in state monopoly push
Rating agencies sound alarm over wider regulatory uncertainty
Markets
Japanese stocks hit record high on hopes for Iran resolution
SoftBank among tech shares pushing up blue-chip index; caution remains as oil futures waver
Supply Chain
Lynas rare earth deal with Pentagon triggers outcry in Malaysia
Southeast Asian country is the key production base for the Australian miner
US-China tensions
Shares tied to US-alleged China shipping container 'cartel' sink
Singamas falls as much as 20% in Hong Kong, while dual-listed CIMC dips around 10%
Commodities
Speculators rush into copper as sulfur supply risk, AI drive up prices
Concerns about shortage of acid used in smelting push metal closer to record highs
Artificial intelligence
Japan college to build AI- and robot-powered city within a city
Science Tokyo redevelopment draws 70 partners including NTT and Hitachi
Equities
Japan memory maker Kioxia's market cap surges on AI investment boom
Investors push company's value above 30tn yen threshold, or $188bn
Commodities
Indonesia's new export control rattles commodity buyers: 5 things to know
Danantara subsidiary to review existing contracts for coal, palm oil and nickel
Markets
KOSPI jumps 8.4% on Samsung strike suspension, Nvidia results
SK Hynix and LG Electronics push Korean stocks toward virtuous-cycle territory
Commodities
Australia's Arafura rare-earth project to start construction in September
Final investment decision comes amid Western efforts to reduce reliance on China
IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO omits China as a market but warns it is a threat
Company aims to deploy orbital AI compute satellites as soon as 2028
IPO
Bound for Mars, Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils blockbuster IPO filing
Listing poised to become first trillion-dollar debut in US
Companies
Debt-free Hitachi's shares slump as investors focus on sluggish ROE
Tech group searches for ways to turn cash reserves into profit growth
Finance
Japan to unleash green bonds on EV batteries, other new fields
Rising interest rates have sapped momentum for climate fundraising
Crime
Japan police arrest 3 accused of smuggling gold from Hong Kong
Growing illicit efforts to move precious metal driven by tax regimes
Commodities
Indonesia takes control of 'strategic' commodity exports with new body
Industry frets and stocks fall as government targets palm oil, coal and key minerals
Markets
Bank Indonesia raises policy rate by 0.5 point, exceeding market expectations
The rupiah's decline and capital outflow prompts hike decision for first time in 25 months
Property
Blackstone and ESR home in on Japan warehouses
Global buyers find openings as shareholders force Japan companies to shed assets
IPO
SkyeChip soars in IPO at open as Malaysia bets on chip design
IC design specialist targets global expansion on AI demand
Economy
Chinese complaint highlights 'widespread' Indonesia business concern
Western lobby group says many industries face 'a lot of difficulties'