Pakistan orders domestic banks to convert to sharia-compliant model by 2028 Pakistan mandates domestically owned banks to adopt sharia-compliant banking by 2028, while foreign banks may continue offering non-Islamic services …
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Toyota announces $3.6 billion San Antonio investment returning Tacoma production from Mexico to US
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota to shift Toyota Tacoma production back to U.S., invests $3.6 billion in San Antonio plant Toyota to invest $3.6 billion in its San Antonio plant and move some Toyota …
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Shizuoka approves maglev construction after leadership change eases environmental concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShizuoka Approves Construction of Maglev Train Section, Clearing Longstanding Roadblock Shizuoka governor approves construction of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev on July 7, 2026, ending a decade-long dispute and advancing JR …
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U.S. and China seek AI governance common ground at Geneva talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. and China Search for Common Ground on AI Governance at Geneva Conference U.S. and China meet in Geneva to seek agreement on AI governance amid different domestic rules, aiming …
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Bangladesh signs China deal for Mongla economic zone, India warns of surveillance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China Pact to Develop Mongla Port Economic Zone Stokes Security Concerns in India Bangladesh’s agreement with a Chinese engineering firm to develop the Mongla Port economic zone has prompted alarm …
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Samsung Electronics posts Q2 profit surge up 19-fold to 89.4 trillion won
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung Q2 profit surge: Operating profit jumps 19-fold to 89.4 trillion won on AI-driven memory demand Samsung Q2 profit surge: Samsung Electronics reported a 19-fold jump in operating profit to …
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Japan Considers AI to Manage Distribution of Disaster Relief Supplies
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan moves to build AI disaster relief system to speed distribution of aid Japan plans an AI disaster relief system to coordinate aid using government and private data, aiming for …
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Toyota China sales fall 17% in H1 amid EV shift, high oil prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota China sales fall 17% in H1 as buyers pivot to EVs amid high oil prices Toyota China sales dropped 17% year-on-year in January–June as consumers pivot toward EVs and …
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MUFG and JCB launch luxury credit card targeting Southeast Asia’s wealthy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMUFG and JCB Launch Luxury Credit Card Targeting Affluent Southeast Asian Shoppers MUFG Bank and JCB will roll out a luxury credit card aimed at wealthy Southeast Asian consumers, offering …
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Ukrainian Chamber in Japan announces civil drone technology partnership with Taiwan and South Korea
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUkrainian Chamber in Japan Pushes Civil Drones Collaboration with Japanese and Regional Firms Tokyo-based initiative seeks joint development and exports of civil drones, aiming to pair Ukrainian technology with Japanese …