US and China Open Youth Leadership Programs in Nepal Amid Post‑Protest Political Shakeup United States and China open youth leadership programs in Nepal to engage activists after 2025 protests, and …
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Chinese EV makers acquire idle European plants, raising tariff and compliance risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese EV makers buy idle production lines worldwide, raising trade and compliance concerns Chinese EV makers buy idle plants across the globe as automakers cut gasoline-car output; deals ease trade …
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Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, 241 people reported missing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRohingya boat capsizes en route to Malaysia, nine rescued and dozens feared lost Rough seas off Cox’s Bazar caused a Rohingya boat capsizes around April 9, leaving nine people rescued …
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Toyota Begins Importing Taiwan-Made Noah and Voxy Minivans to Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota to Import Taiwan-Made Noah and Voxy Minivans to Japan Toyota to import Taiwan-made Noah and Voxy minivans to Japan in October 2026, with production starting on a dedicated assembly …
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Trump weighs Taiwan call and potential arms sale as Beijing warns Washington
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions rise after Trump signals possible call with President Lai, Beijing demands Washington honor week-old ‘understanding’ Beijing warns Washington to respect a week-old "understanding" after President Trump’s China visit, …
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KOSPI surges 8% after Samsung strike suspended and Nvidia rally lifts market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKorean stocks surge as KOSPI jumps over 8% after Samsung labor deal and Nvidia rally Korean stocks rallied sharply as the KOSPI index rose more than 8% following a last‑minute …
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PTT expands LNG trading to capture profits amid Middle East volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPTT expands LNG trading to capture volatility and bolster Thailand’s energy security PTT LNG trading ramps up as Thailand’s state-backed energy group shifts into liquefied natural gas trading to seize …
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Mazda CX-5 unveiled in Tokyo as automaker pivots from EVs to hybrids
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMazda CX-5 Updated in Tokyo as Automaker Shifts Toward Hybrids Over EVs Mazda unveils an updated Mazda CX-5 in Tokyo, bolstering hybrid options while trimming EV investment as competition from …
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Shipping container makers plunge after U.S. antitrust charges hit Singamas, CIMC
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. antitrust charges send Singamas and CIMC shares tumbling U.S. antitrust charges over alleged container-supply collusion send Singamas down more than 20% and CIMC about 10% in Hong Kong and …
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Electronics Shipments to Taiwan, South Korea and US Boost Southeast Asian Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI Boom Drives Southeast Asian Electronics Exports to Historic Highs AI demand lifts SE Asian electronics exports to record highs in April; shipments to Taiwan, Korea and the US rose …