Commodities and Futures
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Smugglers Exploit Football Scheme to Transport Pakistani Migrants to Japan
A recent case involving a small group of Pakistani migrants illustrates the cruel, but creative…
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Japan Eyes Reko Diq Copper Mine to Address Future Supply Shortages
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to underwrite investment in Reko Diq copper mine project,…
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Traders Turn Bearish as China’s Demand for Oil and Grains Declines
Oil futures prices are still falling, largely due to sharply reduced demand from China. Traders…
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Nissan Cuts EV Leaf Production Amid Battery Shortage Challenges
Nissan just announced a 50% cut in production of its new electric vehicle, the Leaf.…
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London and Tokyo Forge Stronger Defense Ties Aboard HMS Prince of Wales
In fact, London has taken some audacious steps to deepen its burgeoning defense relationship with…
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EU Official Proposes Collaboration with Japan on Rare Earth Development in Greenland
Stephane Sejourne, the European Commission’s executive vice president for prosperity and industrial strategy, emphasized the…
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Trump Administration Condemns Purchases of Russian Energy Amid Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine
Yet the Trump administration is at times quite fanatical in its denunciation of any country…
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Chery Automobile Plans $1.2 Billion Hong Kong Listing Amid Russia Exit
Chery Automobile, another Chinese state-owned car manufacturer, was reported last week to be preparing a…
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China Implements Stricter Export Controls on Critical Materials
On October 9, 2025, China implemented major new export controls on rare earth elements, lithium-ion…
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Wealthy Investors in Asia Shift Focus Amid Economic Uncertainty
In Asia, high-net-worth individuals are upending their investment approaches. They want to protect themselves from…