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Ramen Mania Indonesia: Chikaranomoto to Build Nationwide Halal Ramen Network Chikaranomoto’s Ramen Mania debuts halal-certified ramen in Indonesia, replacing pork with chicken and seafood broths as it aims for a …

No-frills noodles surge as Lawson and Aeon expand budget lines amid Japan’s food inflation Retailers roll out no-frills noodles—topping-free ramen, yakisoba and soba—priced to attract budget-conscious shoppers as living costs …

Geely profit rises 36% in Q2 as exports and Zeekr offset weak China demand Geely profit climbed 36% year-on-year in the second quarter as the automaker ramped up exports and …

China Union lithium deal worth $175m faces Canadian national security review Canada is reviewing China Union’s $175m purchase of Lithium Chile, raising national security concerns and questions about control of …

Thailand economy slows to 1.9% in Q2 2026 as tourism slump and energy costs bite Thailand economy grew 1.9% in Q2 2026, down from 2.8% as tourism slipped and energy …

Ootoya overseas expansion accelerated under new president Mitsumori Ootoya overseas expansion steps up as president Tomohito Mitsumori pledges global growth for Ootoya Gohan Dokoro, citing teishoku demand and Colowide systems. …

Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Spurs Arrests and Online Intimidation Arrests and online intimidation linked to the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict are chilling public debate, halting businesses and alarming rights groups. Om Sarath …

Japan GDP Rises 0.3% in April–June but Falls Short of Market Expectations Japan GDP grew 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in April–June (annualized 1.1%), marking a third straight quarter of expansion but missing …

Japan’s Banks Step Up Wealth Management Push as Asset Values Surge Japanese banks expand wealth management teams and services to capture fee income from rising stock, property and inherited wealth. …