Hiroshi Tanaka

Hiroshi Tanaka brings a global perspective to financial reporting, with a particular focus on cross-border investments and the dynamics of international trade. His insights are valuable for understanding interconnected economies.

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Hiroshi Tanaka

Finance—October 30, 2025

Iran's Ayandeh Bank Collapses Under Weight of Megaproject

Iran's Ayandeh Bank has been ordered to liquidate after accumulating over $5 billion in debt, largely from high-risk loans to a single megaproject.

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Markets—October 28, 2025

Pound Slides to Two-Week Low as Yen Gains Strength

The British Pound fell nearly 1% against the Japanese Yen, hitting a two-week low as official comments from the U.S. and Japan fueled Yen strength.

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Politics—October 27, 2025

Milei's Party Secures Major Win in Argentina Midterms

Argentine President Javier Milei's party, La Libertad Avanza, has secured a major victory in midterm elections, increasing its seats in Congress.

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Finance—October 27, 2025

Barclays Plans Saudi Arabia Return After 11-Year Absence

Barclays Plc is set to re-enter Saudi Arabia after an 11-year absence, seeking an investment banking license and planning to open a new office in Riyadh.

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Politics—October 27, 2025

Japan's New PM Takaichi Faces First Test With Trump

Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, faces her first major diplomatic test in a meeting with U.S. President Trump, with defense, trade, and Asia-Pacific security on the agenda.

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Fintech—October 27, 2025

Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With First Yen-Backed Digital Currency

A Japanese startup has launched JPYC, the world's first stablecoin pegged to the Japanese yen, with plans to issue $66 billion worth within three years.

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Business—October 25, 2025

China's High-Tech Sector Defies Investment Downturn

China's foreign investment shows a mixed trend in 2025, with new company formations rising 16.2% while total capital fell. High-tech industries are a bright spot, attracting significant investment.

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Finance—October 25, 2025

Iran Declares Major Private Bank Bankrupt Amid Economic Strain

Iran has declared Ayandeh Bank, one of its largest private banks, bankrupt. The state-owned Melli Bank will absorb its assets amid assurances to depositors.

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Cybercrime—October 23, 2025

North Korea Funds Weapons Program With Stolen Crypto

A new international report reveals North Korea has stolen billions in cryptocurrency and used fake IT workers to fund its nuclear and missile programs.

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Markets—October 21, 2025

Dow Reaches New Record as Earnings Season Begins Strong

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new intraday record, fueled by strong earnings from Coca-Cola, 3M, and GM, signaling a robust start to Q3 earnings season.

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Markets—October 21, 2025

Soybean Prices Fall on US-China Meeting Uncertainty

Soybean futures reversed a three-day rally, closing lower after President Trump's comments created uncertainty about a planned meeting with China's President Xi.

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Policy—October 20, 2025

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Bitcoin

Japan's financial regulators are considering allowing banks to hold Bitcoin as an investment, while the nation's top three banks plan a joint yen stablecoin.

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Economy—October 19, 2025

Gaza Banks Reopen to Empty Vaults Amid Severe Cash Crisis

Banks in Gaza reopened after a truce, but a severe lack of physical currency left customers unable to withdraw their own money, worsening a deepening financial crisis.

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Markets—October 18, 2025

Zions Bancorp Stock Tumbles After $60 Million Loan Default

Zions Bancorporation lost $1 billion in market value after its stock fell 13% following the disclosure of $60 million in unrecoverable loans.

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Hiroshi Tanaka

Hiroshi Tanaka

Iran's Ayandeh Bank Collapses Under Weight of Megaproject

Pound Slides to Two-Week Low as Yen Gains Strength

Milei's Party Secures Major Win in Argentina Midterms

Barclays Plans Saudi Arabia Return After 11-Year Absence

Japan's New PM Takaichi Faces First Test With Trump

Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With First Yen-Backed Digital Currency

China's High-Tech Sector Defies Investment Downturn

Iran Declares Major Private Bank Bankrupt Amid Economic Strain

North Korea Funds Weapons Program With Stolen Crypto

Dow Reaches New Record as Earnings Season Begins Strong

Soybean Prices Fall on US-China Meeting Uncertainty

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Bitcoin

Gaza Banks Reopen to Empty Vaults Amid Severe Cash Crisis

Zions Bancorp Stock Tumbles After $60 Million Loan Default

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Hiroshi Tanaka

Iran's Ayandeh Bank Collapses Under Weight of Megaproject

Pound Slides to Two-Week Low as Yen Gains Strength

Milei's Party Secures Major Win in Argentina Midterms

Barclays Plans Saudi Arabia Return After 11-Year Absence

Japan's New PM Takaichi Faces First Test With Trump

Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With First Yen-Backed Digital Currency

China's High-Tech Sector Defies Investment Downturn

Iran Declares Major Private Bank Bankrupt Amid Economic Strain

North Korea Funds Weapons Program With Stolen Crypto

Dow Reaches New Record as Earnings Season Begins Strong

Soybean Prices Fall on US-China Meeting Uncertainty

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Bitcoin

Gaza Banks Reopen to Empty Vaults Amid Severe Cash Crisis

Zions Bancorp Stock Tumbles After $60 Million Loan Default

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