South Korea Broadcaster JTBC Defaults on Loans After World Cup 2026 Rights Spending Main broadcaster JTBC has defaulted on debt obligations this week after heavy investment in international sports rights, …
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Zipair Tokyo launches wagyu sales at Bic Camera stores for tourists Zipair Tokyo partners with Bic Camera and JAL Cargo Service to sell premium wagyu beef to tourists at Akihabara …
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Cambodia Supreme Court extends restrictions on activist Rong Chhun ahead of elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRong Chhun ruling extends political ban, raising concerns ahead of Cambodia elections Cambodia’s Supreme Court on June 19, 2026 upheld and extended restrictions on prominent labor activist and political advisor …
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PixVerse launches Captain Tsubasa AI video characters ahead of World Cup
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPixVerse adds Captain Tsubasa characters to AI video platform ahead of FIFA World Cup PixVerse, backed by Alibaba, adds Captain Tsubasa characters to its video AI platform so users can …
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Yamaichi Obtains FSSC22000 Certification and Launches Online Shirasu Whitebait Sales for Export
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYamaichi to start online sales of shirasu after securing international food-safety certification Yamaichi plans to launch online sales of shirasu whitebait this summer after its Hitachinaka plant earned international food-safety …
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Japan announces 10.5 trillion yen investment in physical AI across 17 sectors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan unveils 10.5 trillion yen plan to invest in physical artificial intelligence by fiscal 2040 Japan plans 10.5 trillion yen public-private investment in physical artificial intelligence by fiscal 2040 across …
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WCFO announces plan to double Cambodia fiber-optic capacity amid AI data center demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWCFO to Double Production of Fiber‑Optic Cable Components in Cambodia Amid AI Data‑Center Boom Hong Kong manufacturer WCFO will roughly double fiber‑optic cable components production in Cambodia to meet rising …
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Japan immigration visa cutoff drives restaurants to double job openings for skilled workers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan immigration freeze doubles job listings, restaurants raise pay to secure specified skilled workers Japan immigration freeze on specified skilled worker visas doubled job listings in two months, prompting Skylark, …
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Taipingshan in Taiwan Reveals Misty Highland Trails Hours from Taipei
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaipingshan National Forest Recreation Area Draws Hikers to Misty Highland Trails Near Taipei Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area’s cloud‑shrouded peaks and ancient woodlands are drawing renewed interest from hikers and …
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Australians Drive Surge in Off-Grid Cabin Bookings Seeking Intentional Idleness
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOff-grid cabins surge as Australians seek "intentional idleness" and digital detox Australians are booking off-grid cabins and remote experiences in growing numbers as a response to digital burnout and urban …