Chinese group accused of exporting fentanyl precursors also linked to cryptocurrency fraud centered in Japan, Nikkei finds Nikkei finds that a Chinese organization suspected of exporting fentanyl precursors allegedly operated …
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Chinese automakers accelerate launches of Land Rover-style electrified SUVs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectrified SUVs: Chinese automakers pivot to Land Rover-style large SUVs to chase higher margins Chinese automakers are rapidly rolling out electrified SUVs resembling Land Rover designs as they seek higher …
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Toto announces 80 billion yen investment to expand semiconductor materials supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto to Invest Â¥80 Billion in Semiconductor Materials to Support 1‑Nanometer Chips Toto to invest Â¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business, backing 1‑nanometer chipmaking amid …
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Itoham acquires New Zealand’s Greenlea to boost US and Europe beef exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItoham acquires Greenlea to expand U.S. and European beef exports Itoham acquires Greenlea: Japanese meat firm to buy New Zealand processor to expand U.S. and European beef exports and scale …
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Alibaba deploys AI bargain hunting features to boost 618 festival sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAlibaba Deploys AI at 618 Shopping Festival to Boost Sales Alibaba deploys AI features like automated bargain-hunting and personalized prompts at the 618 shopping festival to counter weak consumer spending …
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Nonrace sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as critics demand tougher controls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNon-race sports betting in Australia overtakes lotteries as fastest-growing gambling sector Non-race sports betting in Australia has surged ahead of traditional lotteries in net spending, becoming the fastest-growing segment of …
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Strait of Hormuz reopens after U.S.-Iran memorandum as oil drops below $74
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war: U.S. and Iran sign memorandum, tanker traffic resumes through Strait of Hormuz U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to halt the Iran war, and ship movements …
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Manga rights propel Japanese films onto global market after Cannes spotlight
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese intellectual property draws global film industry focus at Cannes Japanese intellectual property, led by manga content rights, took center stage at the Cannes Film Market in May 2026, sparking …
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Nippon Life Holds Up to $3 Billion Paper Profit in SpaceX Stake
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNippon Life Sees Up to $3 Billion Paper Gain from Longheld SpaceX Stake Nippon Life’s decade-long investment in SpaceX could be worth as much as $3 billion on paper, according …
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Japanese supply chains face prolonged disruption and higher prices after Iran deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms warn supply chains may not return to normal after Iran war disruptions Japanese firms warn supply chains may not return to pre-conflict norms after Iran war disruptions, spurring …