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Asia Intelligence Brief August 20, 2026: Japan Sold More Than Ever And Still Came Up Short

Japan set export and import records in July and still ran a US$4 billion deficit, while the Kospi rose 5.9% on a 40 trillion won SK hynix buyback. The post Asia Intelligence Brief August 20, 2026: Japan Sold More Than Ever And Still Came Up Short appeared first on The Rio Times .

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US warns allies, China to back economic war on Iran

WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday warned allies and China alike to join President Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy and "collapse" the government in Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments underscored how Trump is shifting to economic rather than military pressure on Tehran as his…

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