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BANGKOK -- An investigation by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce could broaden anti-dumping measures against hot-rolled coil steel from China, whose surging exports have Southeast Asia on the defensive while its steel mills reel from overcapacity and low utilization.
HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong stock market, Asia's worst performer until mid-April, has rebounded largely thanks to mainland investors hedging against a weak yuan and hoping to take advantage of policy support from China.
NEW YORK -- China's electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology became the first major U.S. initial public offering for a Chinese company since 2021 on Friday as shares begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
TOKYO -- Japanese chip tool maker Tokyo Electron said on Friday that it expects sales to grow 20% in the fiscal year ending next March, as global chip makers continue to invest in advanced technology on the back of growing demand for generative artificial intelligence applications.
MANILA -- The Philippines' national security adviser is calling for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a Filipino military official as territorial tensions continue to escalate.
SINGAPORE -- Banks in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are grappling with uncertainty over their loan books as evidence of persistent inflation leads central banks to refrain from slashing interest rates, increasing pressure in the financing business.
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Vietnam plans to secure sufficient energy supplies for chip and other technology companies, a state official told Nikkei Asia, acknowledging the difficult competition with neighbors like Malaysia for semiconductor investments.
TOKYO -- Ten countries and regions, including Japan, the U.S., South Korea and the U.K., will facilitate the transfer of personal data across borders under a new framework as early as next month, Nikkei has learned, aiming to bolster e-commerce while emphasizing security.