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regional-economy
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Japan Timesworld1 day ago
Japanese Regional Banks Begin Loans Secured by Intangible Assets and Growth Potential
Regional banks have begun providing loans backed by companies' intangible assets and recovery prospects under a May 2026 law. Toho Bank, North Pacific Bank and Shimizu Bank each extended financing to local firms after evaluating technical expertise, scenic assets and environmenta…
The Bbcbusiness43 days ago
Ulster University Plans Up to 450 Staff Redundancies to Cut Costs
Ulster University announced last month plans to offer voluntary redundancy to up to 450 staff to achieve savings of about £25 million. Local representatives have raised concerns about possible effects on the Coleraine campus and the surrounding economy.
Los Angeles Timesworld52 days ago
Southeast Asian Leaders Adopt Contingency Plan at ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations approved a series of steps to address economic effects from the Iran war during their annual summit hosted by the Philippines. The plan includes coordinated fuel sharing, a regional power grid, fuel stockpiles and diversific…