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Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement, barring foreign military bases Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra on June 29, 2026, a bilateral treaty that formally commits Vanuatu …

Substack Japan push: new local lead to connect Japanese creators with global audiences Substack Japan appoints a local lead to expand the platform’s reach, aiming to help Japanese writers monetize …

Hong Kong protest arrests: Six years later a phone call revives past detentions A former protest detainee received a police phone call about his case, renewing concerns over long-term effects …

Japan-China tensions deepen as Beijing imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese firms China imposed export controls on dozens of Japanese firms, escalating Japan-China tensions and raising compliance and supply-chain …

Cooling technology on show: air showers and radiant cooling premiered at Japanese tech expo Japanese firms unveiled cooling technology innovations — air showers, radiant cooling and low-energy systems — at …

State-owned property developers drive building surge in Shenzhen as private sector stalls State-owned property developers are leading a construction surge in Shenzhen, stepping in as private builders falter and reshaping …

Philippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …

Retail Investors Drive Volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Markets Retail investors in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are using more leverage, driving sharp equity volatility and prompting warnings …

Former Sony engineers launch startups to revive Sony discontinued technology Former Sony engineers have formed startups to continue work on Sony discontinued technology such as the Wena smartwatch and a …