TOKYO, November 27, 2025 – Japan must take decisive steps to maintain market trust in its finances while implementing measures to boost economic growth, according to private-sector members of a key government panel. The recommendation comes as Japan faces economic contraction in the third quarter and elevated inflation of around 3%, driven primarily by rising

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FRANKFURT, November 27, 2025 – European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Martins Kazaks stated on Thursday that it is too early to discuss another interest rate cut for the eurozone. Despite projections for slightly lower inflation and moderate economic growth, underlying price pressures remain elevated, suggesting the ECB should maintain its current policy stance. Background: ECB

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TAIPEI, November 27, 2025 – Taiwan has initiated preliminary talks with the United States regarding arms purchases as part of a $40 billion supplementary defence budget covering 2026-2033, Defence Minister Wellington Koo confirmed on Thursday. The budget, announced by President Lai Ching-te earlier this week, underscores Taiwan’s commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities amid rising

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HONG KONG / LONDON, November 27, 2025 – Chinese sportswear giants Anta Sports Products (2020.HK) and Li Ning (2331.HK) are reportedly exploring a potential takeover of Puma (PUMG.DE), the German sportswear brand facing declining sales and market value, according to sources familiar with the matter. Both Hong Kong-listed firms are evaluating the possibility of a

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NEW YORK, November 26, 2025 – Small U.S. retailers are facing unprecedented holiday supply chain disruptions as lingering effects of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods continue to strain inventory and production timelines. For brands like Loftie, a New York-based sleep wellness company, the end-of-year rush has turned chaotic, threatening sales during the

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LONDON, November 27, 2025 – British online fashion retailer Debenhams Group (DEBS.L) announced that it will proceed with a new executive pay scheme worth up to £222 million ($294 million) without seeking shareholder approval. This decision comes amid a prolonged stand-off with top shareholder Frasers Group (FRAS.L), majority-owned by British retail tycoon Mike Ashley. The

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TOKYO, November 27, 2025 – Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear facility in the world, could resume operations as early as January 2026, pending approval from regional authorities, according to Jiji news agency. This potential restart represents a significant milestone for Japan’s nuclear energy sector, which has been gradually recovering after the 2011

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BEIJING, November 27, 2025 – In a strategic move to strengthen China’s natural gas infrastructure, PetroChina Co Ltd (601857.SS) and the state-owned China Oil and Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) have jointly established two new gas storage companies in China, according to the Tianyancha company information database. The newly registered entities, Liaohe Gas Storage in

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Oil prices edged lower on Thursday amid growing expectations of a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, which could pave the way for the unwinding of Western sanctions on Russian crude, analysts said. Trading volumes were muted due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, contributing to a relatively quiet market. Both benchmarks had risen about 1% on Wednesday as investors

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