Chinese fans tune into World Cup despite national absence, fueling watch parties and supplier gains Chinese fans tune into the 2026 World Cup despite their team’s absence, spurring late-night watch …
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India’s services exports poised to overtake merchandise exports as goods stall
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia’s services exports poised to overtake goods as IT drives trade shift India’s services exports near historic high as IT-led growth outpaces merchandise exports, testing manufacturing ambitions and reshaping trade, …
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Nissan launches redesigned Elgrand in Japan as key turnaround test
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Elgrand Returns: Fully Redesigned Premium Minivan Debuts in Yokohama Nissan unveils the fully redesigned Elgrand in Yokohama on July 16, 2026, marking the first major overhaul in 16 years …
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Nikkei Asia-Pacific Forum opens in Bangkok as leaders tackle energy and AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNikkei Business Forum in Bangkok Brings Asia-Pacific Leaders Together on Energy, Mobility and AI Nikkei business forum Bangkok brings 20 Asia-Pacific leaders to tackle energy crisis, mobility shift and the …
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Nvidia announces partnership with Woven by Toyota to accelerate AI in Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNvidia to Team with Woven by Toyota to Deploy AI at Woven City Nvidia teams with Woven by Toyota to deploy AI technologies at Woven City in Shizuoka, accelerating smart-city …
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FamilyAlbum surpasses 30 million users and plans aggressive overseas expansion as Japan’s population declines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFamilyAlbum hits 30 million users and announces overseas expansion push FamilyAlbum reaches 30 million users and plans overseas expansion of its family-focused photo app, adding services as Japan’s domestic market …
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China growth slows in second quarter as consumption weakens, outlook hinges on exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina growth cools in Q2 2026 as weak consumption offsets export and industrial gains China growth cooled in Q2 2026 as weak household spending weighed on activity, even as exports …
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Nichirei cyberattack disrupts KFC Japan supply and forces temporary closures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNichirei cyberattack forces KFC Japan to shorten hours as ingredient deliveries stall Nichirei cyberattack disrupts frozen-food distribution, forcing KFC Japan to cut store hours or temporarily close outlets as chicken …
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Amazon builds new Shanghai port warehouse to boost U.S. customs compliance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAmazon warehouses in China expand near Shanghai port as Shenzhen hub operates and another facility is planned Amazon warehouses in China are being expanded with a new facility near the …
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Indika Energy prepares to launch Indonesian gold mine amid coal price volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndika Energy to Start Production at South Sulawesi Gold Mine in Early 2027 Indika Energy’s gold mine in South Sulawesi will start production in early 2027 as the miner shifts …