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Japan moves to build AI disaster relief system to speed distribution of aid Japan plans an AI disaster relief system to coordinate aid using government and private data, aiming for …

Toyota China sales fall 17% in H1 as buyers pivot to EVs amid high oil prices Toyota China sales dropped 17% year-on-year in January–June as consumers pivot toward EVs and …

MUFG and JCB Launch Luxury Credit Card Targeting Affluent Southeast Asian Shoppers MUFG Bank and JCB will roll out a luxury credit card aimed at wealthy Southeast Asian consumers, offering …

Ukrainian Chamber in Japan Pushes Civil Drones Collaboration with Japanese and Regional Firms Tokyo-based initiative seeks joint development and exports of civil drones, aiming to pair Ukrainian technology with Japanese …

Sapporo to invest $643 million in Sapporo-Carlsberg joint venture to target premium beer markets in Asia Sapporo will invest $643 million in a Singapore JV with Carlsberg, taking a 25% …

Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Manila, prosecutors stress accountability Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins July 6, 2026, as prosecutors say the case is about public accountability, with charges ranging …

State-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank underscores strains in China’s regional banking sector State-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank on July 3, 2026 by China’s financial regulator highlights pressure on small private …

Bangladesh power outages surge amid heat wave as delayed payments and technical faults strain grid Power outages in Bangladesh intensify during an extreme heat wave, driven by late government payments …

Chinese submarine missile launch draws regional concern as Japan, Australia and New Zealand seek answers Chinese submarine missile launch into the Pacific prompts protests from Japan, Australia and New Zealand, …