Golden Week airline bookings climb as JAL and ANA warn Iran war fuel surcharges may curb demand Golden Week airline bookings in Japan have surged this year, but major carriers …
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European Union imposes higher steel tariffs and targets Chinese turbine and railmakers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEU Raises Steel Tariffs on Chinese Imports as Probes Target Goldwind and CRRC European Union tightens steel import rules and doubles duties above new quotas while opening in-depth foreign-subsidy investigations …
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DeepSeek launches V4 model raising stakes for Chinese AI startups
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDeepSeek V4 launch escalates competition in generative AI DeepSeek unveils V4 model on April 24, 2026, intensifying rivalry in foundation models and challenging established U.S. firms in generative AI. DeepSeek …
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Thailand Supreme Court accepts petition against People’s Party MPs over lese-majeste reform
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSupreme 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 …