Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh to Become Centrally Governed Cities in Vietnam’s New Investment Plan Vietnam to elevate Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh to central government-run cities to accelerate investment, …
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Japan to overhaul national security documents by year-end amid AI and drone threats
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Revise National Security Documents by December 31, 2026 as Drones and AI Transform the Battlefield Japan will revise its three main national security documents by December 31, 2026 …
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BHP posts 30% profit surge as copper eclipses iron ore earnings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBHP copper profit jumps 30% as copper overtakes iron ore in annual results BHP’s underlying annual profit rose 30% as copper’s rally pushed the red metal ahead of iron ore, …
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Google shifts Pixel production to Vietnam and India to boost shipments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGoogle Pixel production shift to Vietnam and India set to begin in 2027 Google plans to move Pixel production out of China in 2027, shifting smartphone, watch and earbud assembly …
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FamilyMart unveils fashion-forward flagship as convenience stores pivot to apparel
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiConvenience stores in Japan pivot to fashion and community services Japanese convenience stores pivot to fashion and community services: FamilyMart opens Famima Park Azabudai with Nigo; Lawson extends support to …
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Japan’s consumption tax cut on food risks bond-market shock for investors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s consumption tax cut on food raises fiscal and bond-market alarms A consumption tax cut on food pledged by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may satisfy a campaign promise for the …
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Semiconductor industry propels Southeast Asia economies toward high-income status
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSemiconductor industry surge positions Vietnam and Philippines to climb toward high-income status Southeast Asia’s semiconductor industry boom reshapes growth prospects, with Vietnam and the Philippines emerging as focal points in …
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Mexico Launches Taruk Electric Bus Program to Build Domestic Battery Industry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMexico ramps up Taruk project to build Mexican-made electric bus and domestic battery industry Mexico moves to localize EV supply chains with Taruk project, aiming for up to 80% component …
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China mounts whole-nation push into physical AI and advanced robotics
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDSET Warns of ‘Whole‑of‑Nation’ China Push to Dominate Physical AI and Advanced Robotics Taiwan’s DSET warns of a ‘whole-of-nation’ China push to dominate advanced robotics and physical AI, raising global …
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South Korea Faces Trade Pressure After Trump Scales Back Joint Military Exercises
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea Gives Guarded Response to Trump Decision to Scale Back Joint Military Exercises Seoul responded cautiously on August 17, 2026 after President Trump’s move to scale back joint military …