South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that Seoul’s overheating real estate market risks triggering a prolonged economic downturn similar to Japan’s “lost decades,” prompting fresh debate over household wealth …
Asia Economy
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India is accelerating its defense exports to the Indo-Pacific region, positioning itself as a supplier of missile systems amid regional concerns over China’s maritime assertiveness. The Philippines, which finalized a …
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NVIDIA Delays Kyber Rack-Scale Architecture to 2028 Amid Manufacturing Challenges NVIDIA has pushed back the launch of its Kyber rack-scale architecture—designed to house its 2027 Vera Rubin Ultra chips—by more …
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Kremlin Confronts Fuel Shortages as Refinery Strikes Bite President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that drone strikes on energy infrastructure have triggered fuel shortages across Russia. As queues form at petrol …
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The global economy currently faces a convergence of high debt levels, persistent inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Central banks are managing the transition …
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MSCI Maintains South Korea’s Emerging Market Status as Indonesia Review Delayed Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has confirmed South Korea’s classification as an emerging market, delaying its review of Indonesia’s …
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Beijing’s Targeted Regulatory Enforcement: A Shift in China’s Tech Strategy China’s regulatory environment for major technology firms has shifted toward targeted enforcement, focusing on anti-monopoly practices and consumer protection rather …
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South Korea’s Central Bank Warns of Inflation Risks Amid Chip Sector Bonuses The Bank of Korea (BOK) has raised concerns about inflation pressures driven by large sectoral bonuses in the …
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Shanghai Disneyland Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Mixed Consumer Spending Trends Shanghai Disneyland marked its 10th anniversary in June 2026, drawing visitors despite broader economic challenges in China. The park, which …
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Strait of Hormuz Transit Resumes as Global Markets Assess Economic Fallout Global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to resume following a period of restricted transit, providing a …