Gaokao 2026 Begins June 7 as Authorities Target Smart Glasses and AI-Assisted Cheating Gaokao starts June 7, 2026: China tightens AI monitoring, deploys signal controls and trains proctors to detect …
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Tokyo prioritizes data collection over imposing restrictions on foreign property purchases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Forego Limits on Foreign Property Purchases, Will Prioritize Ownership Data Collection Japan’s ruling party and government will not include restrictions on foreign property purchases in their summer policy …
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Nissan warns rising interest costs push annual payments past 110 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Interest Payments Balloon as High-Interest Financing and Downgrade Raise Costs Nissan’s interest payments top ¥110 billion as high-interest financing and an S&P BB- downgrade push borrowing costs higher and …
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Five Eyes warns Chinese spies use job platforms to target classified staff
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFive Eyes Warns of Chinese Spies Using Job Platforms to Target Officials Five Eyes warn Chinese spies are using job platforms to recruit officials with classified access, urging governments and …
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Armenia parliamentary election draws U.S., Russia and China scrutiny over trade route
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiArmenia parliamentary election 2026 draws U.S., Russia and China into strategic contest Armenia parliamentary election on June 7, 2026 is attracting close attention from the U.S., Russia and China as …
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Nickel market faces first supply deficit in five years amid Indonesian uncertainty
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal nickel supply deficit looms as Indonesian policy uncertainty and sulfur shortages choke output Rising policy uncertainty in Indonesia and disruptions to sulfur supplies linked to the Iran conflict are …
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Armenia parliamentary election sees US, Russia, China and India jostle for influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiArmenia parliamentary election draws global powers as new trade corridor stakes rise Armenia parliamentary election draws scrutiny from U.S., Russia, China and India as Yerevan becomes pivotal to a new …
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China imposes travel bans on New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Imposes Travel Bans on New Zealand Lawmakers After Taiwan Visits China has imposed travel bans on New Zealand lawmakers for visiting Taiwan, New Zealand’s foreign ministry said on June …
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Philippines EV sales surge as VinFast orders climb amid fuel price spike
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiElectric vehicle sales in the Philippines surge as VinFast demand rises Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines have jumped as rising fuel costs push buyers toward lower-running-cost models like VinFast, …
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PayPay announces $839m purchase of T&D life insurer, plans 2027 entry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPayPay life insurance push: to buy T&D Financial Life Insurance for $839 million PayPay will acquire T&D Financial Life Insurance for about $839 million, entering Japan’s life insurance market by …