Supreme Court Accepts Petition Over Attempted Lese-Majeste Law Amendment Targeting Opposition Leader Thailand’s Supreme Court on April 24, 2026 accepted a petition against People’s Party leader Nattaphong Ruengpanyawut and 43 …
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French trade minister proposes confidence clubs to secure rare earth supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFrance proposes ‘confidence clubs’ to stabilize rare earths supply chains France proposes ‘confidence clubs’ for rare earths to let like-minded countries share data and stabilize critical minerals supply chains for …
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Japan core inflation 1.8 percent held below 2 percent by energy subsidies
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan core inflation stays below 2% as energy subsidies temper price gains Tokyo reports core CPI rose 1.8% in March, underlining effects of government subsidies and global energy shifts. March …
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Japan-backed NSSK prepares takeover bid for Makino after government pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNSSK to Launch Makino Takeover Bid After Tokyo Presses MBK to Halt Offer NSSK prepares a Makino takeover bid after Tokyo urged MBK to halt its offer on national security …
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Philippine central bank raises rate 25 bps, signals more hikes amid inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: BSP raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation spreads Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25bps; Gov. Eli Remolona signals more hikes as inflation …
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PwC agrees to pay HK$1bn to Evergrande minority shareholders, faces $40m fine
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPwC to pay HK$1 billion to Evergrande minority shareholders after audit failings PwC will pay HK$1 billion to China Evergrande minority shareholders after a ruling found audit failures, and faces …
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ICC Commits Rodrigo Duterte to Trial on Three Murder Counts ICC commits former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to trial on three murder counts tied to his drug‑war campaign, the court …
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NSSK prepares takeover bid for Makino after government urges MBK to withdraw
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNSSK takeover bid for Makino Milling Machine after government pressures rival bidder Japan-backed NSSK plans a takeover bid for Makino Milling Machine after Tokyo urged a rival bidder to withdraw …
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Nikkei surges past 60,000 in intraday high as tech rally lifts Tokyo
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei Stock Average Tops 60,000 Intraday on April 23, 2026 as Tech Stocks Rally Amid Easing Iran Tensions Nikkei Stock Average surged past the 60,000 mark intraday on April 23, …
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Vietnam and South Korea pledge nuclear cooperation and $150bn trade by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam–South Korea Nuclear Energy Cooperation and $150bn Trade Goal Agreed in Hanoi Vietnam and South Korea pledged closer nuclear energy cooperation and set a bilateral trade target of $150 billion …