Tokyo Exhibit Reawakens Memory of the Tiananmen Crackdown on June 4, 2026 On June 4, 2026, activists in Tokyo staged an exhibit featuring a Goddess of Democracy statue to mark …
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Lee Jae Myung secures stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …
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TSMC CEO C.C. Wei dismisses Musk chip-plant timeline, says unfazed by rivals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSMC Says Musk’s Ambition for New Chip Plants Will Take Years, Not an Immediate Threat TSMC CEO C.C. Wei told shareholders in Hsinchu that Elon Musk’s plan to build advanced …
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Boston Tops 2026 Survey as Leading U.S. City for Foreign Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBoston Named Top U.S. City for Foreign Investment in 2026 Survey Boston tops a 2026 survey of foreign investors, credited for its deep talent pool, vibrant startup ecosystem and Massachusetts’ …
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TSMC forecasts more than 30% revenue growth in 2026 on AI demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTSMC forecasts more than 30% revenue growth in 2026 as AI demand surges TSMC revenue growth 2026 driven by accelerating AI infrastructure investment, the company said at its June 4 …
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Taliban sign military cooperation deal with Russia focused on maintenance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaliban-Russia military cooperation deal deepens ties while experts say operational impact will be limited Taliban-Russia military cooperation deal deepens security engagement; experts say focus on maintenance, training and logistics suggests …
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Activist investors press Japanese rail operators to unlock real estate value
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese rail operators urged to unlock value from vast property holdings Activist investor pressure mounts as Nomura and others push Japanese rail operators to unlock value from underutilized real estate …
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Nagase launches starch-based absorbent to ease diaper shortages amid oil crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNagase pushes starch-based absorbent into diapers as naphtha supplies tighten Nagase unveils a starch-based absorbent to cut naphtha reliance, targeting incontinence pads and infant diapers in stores amid Middle East …
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Alibaba opens Qwen AI to external agents as competition with Tencent intensifies Alibaba opens Qwen AI to external agents and ‘skills’, inviting developers and partners as competition with Tencent intensifies …
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Prabowo free meal program chief arrested over alleged price markups
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPrabowo’s free nutritious meals program hit as National Nutrition Agency chief and deputies arrested Indonesian prosecutors arrest National Nutrition Agency head and two deputies over alleged markups in Prabowo’s free …