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Japan Tightens Visa Rules, Forcing Chinese Wealthy to Sell Tokyo Apartments by August 21
Japan’s strict new business visa rules cut Chinese applicants 96%, forcing wealthy residents to sell Tokyo luxury apartments within 30 days or leave. Central Tokyo high-end sales down 60% in 2026.

Australian Fast Food Chains Shift to Chicken as Costs Soar, August 22
Australian fast food chains are shifting menus toward chicken to combat cost pressures. Guzman y Gomez shares jumped 13% on strong FY26 guidance despite a $26.7M statutory loss from US exit.

41 Sick in Multistate E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Minnesota Sprouts, August 21
Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials warn consumers to avoid Everything Sprouts and Calco alfalfa sprouts after 41 people became ill with E. coli and salmonella in a multistate outbreak.

Alibaba (BABA, 9988.HK) Stock Falls 3% to HK$125 After Profit Plunges 76%
Alibaba shares fell 3% to HK$125 on Friday after quarterly net income plunged 76%. Net income attributable to shareholders dropped to RMB10.54 billion from RMB43.12 billion a year earlier. Revenue still rose 9% to RMB268.95 billion, beating consensus estimates. The gap between growth and profit came from a sharp jump in AI spending. Investors weighed…

Welspun Corp (WELCORP) Share Price Soars 16% to Record High After ₹17,200 Crore Mega Order
On August 21, 2026, Welspun Corp shares surged after the company won its largest-ever single order, valued at about $1.8 billion (₹17,200 crore). The contract covers pipe supplies from its US manufacturing facility and sent the stock to a record high. The deal also pushed Welspun Corp’s global order book to around $4.4 billion, giving…

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Samsung Electronics Eyes $72 Billion Shareholder Return Package Amid AI Boom
Samsung Electronics is weighing a massive shareholder return package worth more than 100 trillion won ($72 billion) as strong AI chip demand drives record profits. On August 21, 2026, the South Korean tech giant is set to discuss the plan at a board meeting. The package could include a special dividend, share buybacks, and cancellations….

Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Jumps to ₹1,60,250. Why Gold Is Rising as Dollar Weakens, Fed Bets Shift
MCX gold price rose 0.52% to ₹1,60,250 on August 21, 2026, supported by a weaker dollar and falling US yields. September silver futures declined 1.02% to ₹2,45,736 on the same session. Healthy spot market demand and positive global cues drove bullion higher today. Brent crude slipped 0.27% to $93.52 a barrel, adding further support to…

AI Investment Gets Boost as South Korea Plans New Fund From Chip Boom
South Korea is looking to turn its semiconductor boom into a new source of AI investments. On August 21, 2026, the government announced plans for a Future Response Fund that would use excess tax revenue from the chip industry to support AI and other future technologies. Local media estimates put the potential size of the…