[2026-05-08 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Humanoids, robots to drive next chapter of China’s manufacturing dominance: Morgan Stanley

Snippet: Strategic state-led investment and low production costs are expected to lift the nation’s manufacturing export share amid deployment of advanced automation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3352781/humanoids-robots-drive-next-chapter-chinas-manufacturing-dominance-morgan-stanley?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Finance chief says economy maintains 'solid fundamentals' amid Middle East crisis

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday the economy continues to maintain its "solid fundamentals" but pledged a continued emergency posture as uncertainties stemming from the Middle East standoff persist.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508002600320

[2026-05-08 10:21 UTC+10:00] [ENVIRONMENT] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oil

Snippet: Asia is grappling with a new threat to inflation on top of an oil shock as a looming El Nino brings soaring temperatures and dry weather to countries from India to New Zealand, driving up food costs.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/05/08/asia-oil-double-trouble/

[2026-05-08 10:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus in March: BOK

Snippet: South Korea posted its largest-ever monthly current account surplus in March, driven by strong exports amid booming overseas demand for semiconductors, central bank data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10733431

[2026-05-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Vietnam’s bureaucracy reform boost investment amid growth threats?

Snippet: Vietnam’s drive to energise its economy may take time to materialise in the face of rising fuel costs and trade barriers, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352808/can-vietnams-bureaucracy-reform-boost-investment-amid-growth-threats?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asian] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Vietnam’s bureaucracy reform boost investment amid growth threats?

Snippet: Vietnam’s drive to energise its economy may take time to materialise in the face of rising fuel costs and trade barriers, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3352808/can-vietnams-bureaucracy-reform-boost-investment-amid-growth-threats

[2026-05-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Sweat it out or eat it up in Seoul

Snippet: A Seoul weekend between spring and summer can slip into very different moods --depending on what you’re after. For a sporty reset, the revamped track along Anyangcheon in Mokdong offers a fresh, open stretch for runners. Or lean into the city’s culinary charm at Tongin Market, where the beloved Coin Lunch Box Cafe turns a traditional market visit into a hands-on, mix-and-match dining experience.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10732533

[2026-05-08 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dodgers can’t argue with Justin Wrobleski’s results

Snippet: Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/sports/dodgers-riding-justin-wrobleskis-arm-andy-pages-bat/

[2026-05-08 09:35 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Macquarie chief rakes in $26.5 million after profit surge

Snippet: Macquarie Group has reduced the share of profits paid to key senior leaders including chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake, citing accountability for regulatory matters, after the bank also faced an investor backlash on executive pay last year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/macquarie-chief-rakes-in-26-5-million-after-profit-surge-20260508-p5zuxv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Kay Tse] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Cantopop star Kay Tse chose Hong Kong over the lucrative mainland Chinese market

Snippet: Cantopop singer Kay Tse’s two-decade career has been built on authenticity, a commitment to social issues and her love of Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3352712/why-cantopop-star-kay-tse-chose-hong-kong-over-lucrative-mainland-chinese-market

[2026-05-08 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Cantopop star Kay Tse chose Hong Kong over the lucrative mainland Chinese market

Snippet: Cantopop singer Kay Tse’s two-decade career has been built on authenticity, a commitment to social issues and her love of Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3352712/why-cantopop-star-kay-tse-chose-hong-kong-over-lucrative-mainland-chinese-market?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea logs largest-ever current account surplus in March: BOK

Snippet: SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted its largest-ever monthly current account surplus in March, driven by strong exports amid booming overseas demand for semiconductors, central bank data showed Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508001500320

[2026-05-08 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Cloudflare stock sinks 18% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees due to AI changes

Snippet: Cloudflare reported first-quarter earnings Thursday that beat analysts' expectations, but shares fell 18% in extended trading as the company announced a 20% reduction in its workforce.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/cloudflare-net-q1-2026-stock-earnings-layoffs.html

[2026-05-08 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on May 8)

Snippet: Real test behind market surgeRally highlights need for capital market reform in Korea

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508001000315

[2026-05-08 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on May 8)

Snippet: Time to weigh risksInflation, debt risks mount as Korea's stock markets celebrate historic highs

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260508000900315

[2026-05-08 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ASX falls the furthest in seven weeks in near-$50b wipeout

Snippet: The Australian share market has closed sharply lower, experiencing the biggest one-day fall in seven weeks and a near-$50 billion wipeout as oil prices rose on reports of fresh trouble in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/asx-markets-business-news-wall-street-live-friday-may-8-2026/106653140

[2026-05-08 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Forget the naysayers — earnings surge means a ‘resilient’ Trump economy

Snippet: Ken Griffin, the billionaire chief of the Citadel Investment empire, recently expressed his amazement at how President Donald Trump has had the fortitude to survive multiple assassination attempts while still bringing his A-game for the American people.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/corporate-earnings-surge-means-a-resilient-trump-economy/

[2026-05-08 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Shake Shack shares shook by sales shock, sliding 30%

Snippet: Shake Shake’s shares tumbled 30% on Thursday after it blamed disappointing financial results on bad weather, high beef prices and tourism declines.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/shake-shack-shares-shook-by-sales-shock-sliding-30/

[2026-05-08 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hamptons ‘saltbox’ house built before the Declaration of Independence hits market for $4M

Snippet: A historic Hamptons saltbox home that predates the Declaration of Independence just hit the market in Sagaponack, NY, after undergoing a meticulous restoration that breathed new life into its 280-year-old bones—while carefully maintaining its original charm and character.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/real-estate/hamptons-saltbox-house-built-before-the-declaration-of-independence-hits-market-for-4m/

[2026-05-08 06:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: El Faro's assets frozen in what the news outlet calls political persecution in Bukele's El Salvador

Snippet: MEXICO CITY (AP) — Salvadoran investigative outlet El Faro announced Thursday that its members’ assets, including a bank account and property, were frozen, in what it denounced as an escalation of political persecution for its work exposing corruption in the government of President Nayib Bukele.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/el-salvador-nayib-bukele-el-faro-assets-frozen-6b6a044384caa27ef085090593cc42d4

[2026-05-08 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 5/7/2026

Snippet: The U.S. stock market fell from its records after oil prices yo-yoed.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wall-street-stocks-dow-nasdaq-cf8565e4542cabda31bcc8e7945b3482

[2026-05-08 06:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CoreWeave stock sinks 10% on weak revenue guidance, increased spending forecast

Snippet: CoreWeave shares tumbled 10% in extended trading on Thursday after the AI infrastructure provider issued light revenue guidance and increased its 2026 capital spending forecast.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/coreweave-crwv-q1-earnings-report-2026.html

[2026-05-08 06:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE takes top spot again for AI adoption, Microsoft report says | The National

Snippet: The UAE has again taken top ranking for adopting artificial intelligence, according to the 2026 Microsoft AI Economy Institute analysis.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/07/uae-ai-ranking-adoption-microsoft/

[2026-05-08 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obscurities of the 2015 Bond Scam still linger

Snippet: Eleven years have passed since one of the most controversial financial scandals in Sri Lanka’s modern history shook public confidence in State institutions. The Central Bank bond scam of 2015, which unfolded under the “good governance” administration, remains etched in the national consciousness as a moment when trust placed by millions of ordinary citizens appeared to be deeply betrayed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/general-opinion/991547/obscurities-of-the-2015-bond-scam-still-linger/

[2026-05-08 05:55 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Maldives open, ambitious and ready to partner’

Snippet: The Maldives currently runs a trade deficit with Sri Lanka of over $166 million. While this reflects the strong presence of Sri Lankan goods in the Maldivian market, it also signals an opportunity to deepen and rebalance the partnership through greater two-way trade, targeted investments and high-impact joint ventures, Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Maldives told the Sri Lanka, Maldives Business Forum held in Colombo on Tuesday (5).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/business/991456/maldives-open-ambitious-and-ready-to-partner/

[2026-05-08 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CIABOC re-files indictment in Greek Bond case - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) re-filed indictment against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal for violating the condition imposed by Colombo High Court over the case causing loss of over Rs. 1, 800 million to the Government by purchasing treasury bills from Greece during the country’s Financial crisis in 2012.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/breaking-news/991695/ciaboc-re-files-indictment-in-greek-bond-case/

[2026-05-08 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: A new nuclear umbrella rises over the Gulf as confidence in the US fades

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639585-new-nuclear-umbrella-rises/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-05-08 05:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/639585-new-nuclear-umbrella-rises/

[2026-05-08 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seventy four foreigners arrested for fraud, visa overstay - DailyNews

Snippet: Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (7) ordered the remand of 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested by the Kollupitiya Police on Wednesday (6) on suspicion of committing financial fraud via the internet and for violating visa conditions until May 14. The Magistrate ordered the remand of 41 Vietnamese nationals, aged between 19 and 39, who were produced before the Court by the Kollupitiya Police for allegedly committing financial fraud while staying in the country in violation of visa conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/lawnorder/991707/seventy-four-foreigners-arrested-for-fraud-visa-overstay/

[2026-05-08 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Financial boost for Sri Lanka Football - DailyNews

Snippet: FIFA has increased annual funding by 20 percent for all its 211 member nations at the 76th FIFA Annual Congress held in Vancouver, Canada with the Football Federation of Sri Lanka set to receive USD 12 million from this year, FFSL President Jaswar Umar said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/sports/991558/financial-boost-for-sri-lanka-football/

[2026-05-08 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GINHAWA for the middle class: From relief to a P1 million tax-free future

Snippet: AS inflation continues to outpace wage growth, Filipino workers are demanding not just relief, but fairness. Against this backdrop, Senator Win Gatchalian’s proposed GINHAWA Act offers a timely response by addressing the erosion of take-home pay through targeted tax relief for working Filipinos.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/08/tmt-newswire/ginhawa-for-the-middle-class-from-relief-to-a-p1-million-tax-free-future/2338866

[2026-05-08 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank strengthens ocean plastic reduction efforts with MRF in Dickwella

Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC handed over a fully operational Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Bathigama, Dickwella, under its ‘A Breath to the Ocean’, ocean plastic reduction initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/business/991266/sampath-bank-strengthens-ocean-plastic-reduction-efforts-with-mrf-in-dickwella/

[2026-05-08 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank supports National QR Payment Adoption Programme - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey, the National QR Payment Adoption Programme was recently launched with the objective of accelerating the country’s transition towards a cash-lite economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/business/991304/peoples-bank-supports-national-qr-payment-adoption-programme/

[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CSE Academy authorised examination centre for Linguaskill by Cambridge

Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Cambridge University Press and Assessment partnered, making CSE Academy an authorised examination centre for Linguaskill by Cambridge recently on April 30, bringing the English proficiency test designed for academics and professionals to CSE’s 12 branches leveraging the exchanges’ presence in all provinces in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/business/991307/cse-academy-authorised-examination-centre-for-linguaskill-by-cambridge/

[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: DFCC Bank strengthens digital capability through FITIS membership

Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC has been certified as a Full Member of the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) for 2026, marking a step in the Bank’s ongoing effort to strengthen its digital capability and align more closely with the country’s evolving technology ecosystem.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/business/991313/dfcc-bank-strengthens-digital-capability-through-fitis-membership/

[2026-05-08 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares – Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 07.05.2026 )

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/08/business/991402/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-07-05-2026/

[2026-05-08 05:17 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to fall as Wall Street retreats from records

Snippet: The US stock market is hanging just below its records while oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude once again from the Persian Gulf to customers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-fall-as-wall-street-retreats-from-records-20260508-p5zuwt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Shell CEO says oil market is short nearly 1 billion barrels due to Iran war and the hole deepens every day

Snippet: The oil market faces a shortage of nearly one billion barrels that will only get worse every day the conflict in the Middle East drags on, Shell CEO Wael Sawan told investors Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/shell-ceo-iran-war-oil-lost-shortage.html

[2026-05-08 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Daiwa House buys regional US homebuilder, tapping into fast-growing market

Snippet: A United Homes single-family home. (United Homes Group)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/daiwa-house-buys-regional-us-homebuilder-tapping-into-fast-growing-market

[2026-05-08 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Israeli education minister threatens to deny universities’ funding over political activism, says presidents ‘are welcome to resign’

Snippet: Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch has threatened to advance legislation imposing financial sanctions on educational institutions unless they commit to keeping politics out of academia, he confirmed on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/world-news/israeli-education-minister-threatens-to-deny-universities-funding-over-political-activism-says-presidents-are-welcome-to-resign/

[2026-05-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / The economy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Michele Bullock has made a bold move – and it’s not the rate rise

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/michele-bullock-has-made-a-bold-move-and-it-s-not-the-rate-rise-20260507-p5zum6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Inflation to hit 5 per cent as oil price bites – and it could get even worse

Snippet: Inflation is likely to hit 5 per cent by the middle of the year and could soar to 7 per cent by Christmas if the war against Iran pushes oil to $US200 a barrel, with Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget to confirm Australians will face ongoing price pressures.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/inflation-to-hit-5-per-cent-as-oil-price-bites-and-it-could-get-even-worse-20260507-p5zuop.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Entrepreneurs warn against reducing CGT discount on shares

Snippet: Some think Jim Chalmers will announce a return to the pre-1999 inflation indexation model for capital gains for all asset classes. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/tech-entrepreneurs-warn-against-lower-cgt-discount-for-startups/106653438

[2026-05-08 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Is AI replacing your financial advisor?

Snippet: Wall Street is reacting nervously to AI disruption. But advisors who understand that machines can handle labor while professionals focus on judgment may be better positioned to adapt.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/contributor-content/is-ai-replacing-your-financial-advisor/

[2026-05-08 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Whirlpool shares drop 20% as appliance giant warns consumer sentiment at ‘recession level lows’ on Iran war

Snippet: Whirlpool’s shares plunged more than 20% after the company said consumer confidence has fallen to “recession level lows” because of the Iran war, tanking demand for its big appliances.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/whirlpool-shares-drop-20-as-appliance-giant-warns-consumer-sentiment-at-recession-level-lows-on-iran-war/

[2026-05-08 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Jordan tourism hit by war as visitor numbers plunge

Snippet: Tourism, which accounts for around 14 percent of Jordan’s economy, is facing a sharp downturn as the war disrupts travel across the region.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/jordan-tourism-hit-war-visitor-numbers-plunge

[2026-05-08 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Options traders love this under-the-radar AI play

Snippet: For an $18 billion market-cap company, data-center owner Iren trades like one of the AI giants.The company had two of the top 20 biggest options trades in the market on Thursday and a total $173 million of premium traded hands, with 73% of that in calls.By comparison, less than a million dollars of options traded in total between data-center real-estate stocks Equinix and Digital Realty Trust, whose combined market cap is almost ten times Iren's.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/07/options-traders-love-this-under-the-radar-ai-play.html

[2026-05-08 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US targets Cuba nickel operation in move with implications for China-linked supply chains

Snippet: Marco Rubio revealed sanctions on Thursday, escalating Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Havana’s military-controlled economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352815/us-targets-cuba-nickel-operation-move-implications-china-linked-supply-chains?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-08 04:15 UTC+10:00] [Sherritt International] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US targets Cuba nickel operation in move with implications for China-linked supply chains

Snippet: Marco Rubio revealed sanctions on Thursday, escalating Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Havana’s military-controlled economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3352815/us-targets-cuba-nickel-operation-move-implications-china-linked-supply-chains

[2026-05-08 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan extends streak of record stock buybacks, led by these blue chips

Snippet: Share buyback programs are becoming bigger as corporate Japan embraces capital efficiency. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-extends-streak-of-record-stock-buybacks-led-by-these-blue-chips