September 6, 2026
150 stories · 157 articles, 7 merged · refreshed 2026-10-12 02:20 UTC
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Markets 30
Macro/Economy 53
- Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) will examine credit risk assessment by domestic financial institutions.
- Focus areas include lending to overseas nonbank lenders and real estate firms.
- The FSA will also review investment and lending policies for data centers and other facilities.
- The move aims to ensure adequate risk management practices among Japanese banks.
- Japan is encouraged to bring back its original 'Shark Tank' format, 'Money Tigers'.
- The revival aims to transform current startup spending into a robust entrepreneurial culture.
- This initiative is seen as a way to stimulate innovation and economic dynamism in Japan.
Central Banks 1
Energy/Oil 9
- China's three major state-owned petroleum companies are diversifying crude oil sourcing.
- Companies are ramping up domestic and overseas oil production.
- Efforts are part of a government initiative to bolster China's energy security.
- Beijing aims to reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil.
- Brazil is being tapped for increased crude imports and oil field exploration.
- ABN Amro Clearing, a subsidiary of the Dutch bank, will enter the Tokyo Commodity Exchange's electricity futures market.
- This marks the first entry of a major global player into Japan's electricity futures market, currently dominated by smaller local traders.
- The unit expects to qualify to broker trades and make settlements as early as this month.
- The majority of electricity futures trading for Japan is currently conducted on the European Energy Exchange, not TOCOM.
Crypto 5
Geopolitics 24
Tech/AI 7
- NEC has ceased development of a working quantum computer.
- The decision stems from concerns that the development timeline is too long to yield a return on investment.
- NEC has been involved in quantum computing research since the 1990s.
Thai Markets 20
Other 1
- Thailand hosts thousands of Japanese restaurants, with sushi and ramen being popular.
- Udon noodles were previously a niche market in Thailand.
- Sanuki udon, a specialty from western Japan, is increasingly being introduced to Thai consumers.
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