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Japan’s Aeon more than triples first-half net profit to 13.3bn yen
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026
Japan’s Aeon affiliate United Super Markets Holdings plans about 100 store closures by fiscal 2030, with some outlets potentially becoming drugstores or My Basket shops.
Japan PM backs food tax cut and financial support for workers
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Sanae Takaichi favours support payments for workers alongside a cut in consumption tax on food, rejecting a proposal to give cash to every household.
Malaysia weighs rival airline options amid AirAsia financial strain
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air favour organic expansion but say any large-scale transfer would also need to include AirAsia’s aircraft leases.
Bank of Japan official warns interest rates may need to rise faster
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Kazuyuki Masu points to inflation nearing the 2% target, negative real rates and the growing price impact of a weaker yen.
Many Japanese lenders to end paper promissory note and cheque issuance
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2026
An industry survey shows 83% of institutions planning a final issuance cut-off chose September 30, with smaller firms urged to adopt digital payments before March next year.
House Foods weighs possible Ichibanya sale or stock market exit
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
House Foods Group is weighing the future of curry-chain operator Ichibanya amid an apparent effort to simplify the wider group structure.
US Treasury reportedly buys yen ahead of possible joint policy
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The New York Fed reportedly converted euros into yen through Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as Washington and Tokyo considered further measures.
Bank Indonesia governor’s resignation revives autonomy concerns
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Perry Warjiyo’s unexpected departure leaves Destry Damayanti in temporary charge as investors assess policy continuity and the central bank’s independence.
G7 to discuss AI cyber defence standards for financial institutions
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
Japan’s Satsuki Katayama warns banks must prioritise system fixes as advanced AI exposes cyber risks and Chinese models move closer.
BOT to standardise 19 financial service charges under new rules
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
The Bank of Thailand says the new rules are aimed at reducing costs for the public and SMEs while making charges more transparent and fair.