Japan Eases Defense Equipment Exports Rules as Firms Ramp Up Production Japan eases defense equipment exports rules, prompting IHI and Mitsubishi Heavy to expand production, investment and hiring to pursue …
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Robosense plans first overseas factory in Southeast Asia amid US-China tensions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRobosense to open first overseas factory in Southeast Asia as clients cite US-China tensions Robosense Southeast Asia factory set for second half of 2026 as CEO Mark Qiu says foreign …
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Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te cancels Eswatini trip, accuses three countries of blocking flight
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions deepen as President Lai cancels Eswatini trip, blames third-party blocking of flight plan Taiwan tensions: President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned visit to Eswatini after Taipei accused three …
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MTT Shipping IPO Makes Tepid Debut as Company Warns of Rising Oil Prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMTT Shipping IPO Falters on Bursa as Middle East Tensions and Fuel Costs Weigh on Market Confidence Malaysian shipping group MTT Shipping and Logistics saw a muted debut for its …
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China cuts gasoline prices to ease refiners’ margin pressure as ceasefire deadline looms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina cuts gasoline prices in first reduction this year after Iran ceasefire China cuts gasoline prices for the first time this year after a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, a …
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Itsec Asia targets Middle East cybersecurity as clients shun Israeli, US firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItsec Asia targets Middle East expansion as businesses avoid Israeli and U.S. cybersecurity providers Indonesia’s Itsec Asia plans to expand into Middle Eastern markets by leveraging ties with Islamic countries, …
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India weak monsoon threatens harvests and fertilizer supply, pushing food prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWeak monsoon in India raises prospects of volatile harvests amid fertilizer disruptions A forecast of a weak monsoon in India and looming fertilizer supply disruptions linked to the Iran war …
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India approves $3.6bn plan to build 100 plug-and-play industrial parks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia approves $3.6 billion push for plug-and-play industrial parks to speed factory builds New 336.6 billion rupee plan funds 100 plug-and-play industrial parks to cut delays and attract global manufacturers …
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Iran delegation to attend Islamabad peace talks as mediator seeks ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran Delegation to Attend Islamabad Talks Despite U.S. Naval Blockade Objection Iran will send a delegation to the Islamabad talks on April 21, 2026, as mediators press for a ceasefire …
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South Korean President Lee meets Modi to deepen AI and semiconductor ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee Jae Myung India visit: Presidents Lee and Modi pledge deeper AI, semiconductor and IT cooperation in New Delhi South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s India visit saw him hold …