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Japan Cuts Passport Fees as Visa Prices Rise to Tackle Overtourism Tokyo lowers passport fees while raising entry visa charges to manage visitor flows, encourage outbound travel and ease pressure …

Persistent Systems acquisition of Nagarro in $1.45bn deal signals consolidation in Indian IT sector Persistent Systems acquisition of Nagarro brings a $1.45 billion cross-border deal as Indian software exporters bulk …

Pakistan approves Lahore-Peshawar oil pipeline, completing north-south fuel corridor Pakistan approves Lahore-Peshawar oil pipeline, linking north and south to lower fuel transport costs and strengthen energy security amid tanker drivers’ …

China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect, Prompting Global Calls for Repeal China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into force on July 1, 2026, …

Tankan survey: Manufacturers’ sentiment hits highest in nearly eight years amid commodity boost and AI gains Tankan survey: manufacturers’ sentiment hits highest in almost eight years as commodity gains and …

Octopus Energy and CATL to build battery-swapping network for electric trucks across Europe Octopus Energy and CATL will develop a battery-swapping network for electric trucks across Europe, sparking debate over …

Tankan: BOJ Survey Shows Large Manufacturers’ Sentiment Improves for Fifth Straight Quarter Tankan: BOJ survey shows business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a fifth consecutive quarter in April–June, …

Toyota and Joby Launch Joint Venture to Commercialize Flying Cars Toyota and Joby form a joint venture to commercialize flying cars, with Toyota sharing production technology to raise quality and …

Chinese Smartphone Makers Cut Shipment Targets as Costs and Component Shortages Bite Chinese smartphone makers cut shipment targets as rising costs and component shortages prompt some brands to reduce 2026 …