Japan approves two-year food consumption tax cut to 1% from next April
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
Revenue is expected to fall by 10 trillion yen over two years, with the government pledging to cover the shortfall without issuing deficit-financing bonds.
China Mobile weighs limited True stake sale as partnership continues
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
True says China Mobile has no intention of selling its entire holding, with a possible sale of up to 1% limited to portfolio management as AI work continues.
Cabinet backs data centre board to protect water and power supplies
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a national data centre policy board to regulate key resources and data security while protecting communities and environment.
Thai first-half rice exports fall 18.81% as 7m-tonne target remains
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
First-half shipments totalled 3.28 million tonnes, worth more than US$1.911 billion, with alternative markets identified after exports to Iraq were disrupted.