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Japan's Nidec suspected of over 1,000 cases of quality tamperingAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Japan's Nidec suspected of over 1,000 cases of quality tampering

Japanese electronics giant Nidec is under investigation for suspected quality tampering at multiple plants. The company has reported that around 1,000 products are involved in the potential fraud, raising concerns about ...

2026-05-14 09:29

Trump-Xi summit live: US president arrives in BeijingAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Trump-Xi summit live: US president arrives in Beijing

US President Joe Biden arrived in Beijing for a historic summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders are expected to discuss trade, climate change, and other critical global issues as tensions between the two c...

2026-05-14 09:29

China ice cream maker Mixue expands with Snow King merchandiseAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

China ice cream maker Mixue expands with Snow King merchandise

Mixue, a prominent Chinese ice cream chain, has introduced Snow King branded products in an effort to tap into the growing popularity of international brands. This move aims to expand its market reach and appeal to young...

2026-05-14 09:27

NSK, NTN merge to become world's largest bearing playerAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

NSK, NTN merge to become world's largest bearing player

Japaneseθ½΄ζ‰ΏεˆΆι€ ε•† NSK and NTN have agreed to merge, forming a new entity that will be the world's leading player in the sector. This merger is expected to enhance the company's global competitiveness and market share....

2026-05-14 09:27

US solar firms accuse China of tariff evasion through EthiopiaAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

US solar firms accuse China of tariff evasion through Ethiopia

American solar manufacturers have accused China of evading tariffs by exporting goods through Ethiopia. The allegations highlight the complex nature of global trade and the challenges faced by local industries in protect...

2026-05-14 09:27

NYK Line plans to diversify oil tanker fleet outside MideastAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

NYK Line plans to diversify oil tanker fleet outside Mideast

Japanese shipping company NYK Line has announced its intention to expand its fleet of oil tankers, sourcing them from outside the Middle East. This move is seen as a strategic shift to reduce dependency on volatile oil p...

2026-05-14 09:27

Trump and Xi need to master a new art of the dealAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Trump and Xi need to master a new art of the deal

The upcoming Trump-Xi summit presents an opportunity for leaders from the United States and China to negotiate on various issues, ranging from trade tensions to regional security concerns....

2026-05-14 09:23

Chinese rare-earth miners bullish ahead of Trump-Xi summitAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Chinese rare-earth miners bullish ahead of Trump-Xi summit

China's rare-earth miners are optimistic about the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, viewing it as a chance to secure favorable terms and improve global market confidence....

2026-05-14 09:23

Bond yields jump in Japan and South Korea as US-Iran talks snagAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Bond yields jump in Japan and South Korea as US-Iran talks snag

Bond yields in both Japan and South Korea have surged following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations, reflecting growing concerns over geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on global markets....

2026-05-14 09:23

Mitsubishi Heavy expects profit surge as Japan eases arms export rulesAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Mitsubishi Heavy expects profit surge as Japan eases arms export rules

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is set to report a significant profit increase this quarter following the easing of Japan's arms export regulations, which are expected to open new markets for its defense equipment....

2026-05-14 09:23

South Korea floats AI profits for 'people's dividend'AsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

South Korea floats AI profits for 'people's dividend'

In a move aimed at boosting domestic spending, South Korea is considering issuing a new share of its national carrier using the profits from artificial intelligence projects. The decision comes as the country seeks to ad...

2026-05-14 09:23

China Inc.'s global growth curbs Trump tariff powers undercut by courtsAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

China Inc.'s global growth curbs Trump tariff powers undercut by courts

Despite President Donald Trump's tariffs on US goods, China Inc. continues to see robust growth abroad. Courts in several countries have upheld the legality of Chinese exports and intellectual property rights, effectivel...

2026-05-14 09:23

China widens oil purchases to extend influence from US to IranAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

China widens oil purchases to extend influence from US to Iran

In a strategic move aimed at diversifying its energy sources and reducing reliance on the United States, China has broadened its oil purchases from various countries. This includes increased purchases from Russia and oth...

2026-05-14 09:23

Japan Inc., households step up overseas investment despite weak yenAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Japan Inc., households step up overseas investment despite weak yen

In an effort to stimulate growth and diversify its economic base, Japanese corporations and households are increasing their investments abroad. This comes at a time when the weakening of the yen has made Japanese exports...

2026-05-14 09:23

China loves food deliveries. Restaurants are starving as a resultAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

China loves food deliveries. Restaurants are starving as a result

The rise of food delivery services in China has led to a significant increase in the number of restaurants, but it is also causing some establishments to struggle. With many people ordering meals online and preferring co...

2026-05-14 09:23

Global market volatility after Japan PM and US President meetAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Global market volatility after Japan PM and US President meet

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with US President Donald Trump in Osaka, resulting in discussions on economic cooperation and trade issues. Nikkei Asia reports that FX volatility was described as 'undesirable' by ...

2026-05-14 09:20

Samsung strike looms after marathon wage talks collapseAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

Samsung strike looms after marathon wage talks collapse

Nikkei Asia reports that a potential strike by Samsung workers could follow the collapse of marathon wage talks. The union and company failed to reach an agreement on key terms, leaving both sides at odds over proposed p...

2026-05-14 09:20

India's Tata Sons faces growing IPO pressure after RBI rule changeAsiaπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί

India's Tata Sons faces growing IPO pressure after RBI rule change

Nikkei Asia reports that India's Tata Sons is facing mounting pressure to issue an initial public offering (IPO) following a recent change in the Reserve Bank of India's rules. The new regulations, aimed at enhancing mar...

2026-05-14 09:20