4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (797+ words) Middle East conflict lifts energy costs, prompting tighter policy The European Central Bank lifted its benchmark rate to 2.5%, with policymakers on guard amid persistent price pressures. © Reuters FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (131+ words) Nikkei Asia Japanese life insurers expand investments in property amid inflation Meiji Yasuda to double property holdings to $13bn by 2040 TOKYO -- Japanese life insurers are expanding and bolstering their real estate investment businesses in a bid to secure assets that can…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (162+ words) Nikkei Asia Sumitomo partners with Sakana AI to push Japan-built AI model Trading house will support AI adoption across its 100,000-client network TOKYO -- Major Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. has partnered with Sakana AI to bring the startup's artificial-intelligence models…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (364+ words) Real wages rose 2.4% in July, marking the biggest increase since May 2021 TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by business spending that was not as soft as first…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (68+ words) Nikkei Asia Local brands seize market share but fake alternatives are proliferating PHNOM PENH -- Ana pours hot water into her cup of instant noodles during a work break in a Phnom Penh bar, twirls the noodles around with a fork…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (331+ words) Move is latest salvo in escalating trade war between neighbors Airplanes sit in production on a Bombardier factory floor in Ontario, Canada. © Reuters (Reuters) -- President Donald Trump said on Monday that Canada-based airplane maker Bombardier would no longer be allowed…...

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1+ week, 1+ day ago   (364+ words) Group shifts focus from monthly supply hikes to 2027 debate The meeting of seven core OPEC+ members comes as the Iran war disrupts oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, limiting the group's influence over prices and market share. © Reuters (Reuters)…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (157+ words) Nikkei Asia Thai small businesses should add value to beat China imports: official Government warns against 'unsustainable price war' amid inflow of cheap products BANGKOK -- Small and midsize Thai enterprises should be working toward products with higher added value to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (123+ words) Nikkei Asia Japan created 'Shark Tank.' Now it should bring it back 'Money Tigers' could help turn Tokyo startup spending into an entrepreneurial culture Entrepreneurs pitch innovative products on an episode of Shark Tank. © Getty Images Robyn Klingler-Vidra is professor…...