Japan launches eight Indo‑Pacific communications infrastructure projects to boost undersea cables and satellites Japan to launch eight Indo‑Pacific infrastructure projects bolstering undersea cables, satellite links and data centers to strengthen …
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Kathmandu cocktail scene revives with local spirits and heritage ingredients
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKathmandu cocktail culture sparks a revival as bartenders and distillers embrace traditional spirits and local ingredients Kathmandu cocktail culture is undergoing a renaissance as bartenders and small distillers revive traditional …
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Japanese Banks Urge Government and BOJ to Secure Dollars for Tariff Projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Banks Seek Dollars to Finance Projects from U.S.-Japan Tariff Deal Japan’s major banks and state-backed lender JBIC are scrambling to secure dollars to finance the first wave of projects …
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announces plan to double gas turbine production by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Heavy Industries to Double Gas Turbine Production by Fiscal 2030 as Data Center Power Demand Surges Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will double large gas turbine production capacity by fiscal 2030 …
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Australia doubles fines, expands regulator powers to curb under-16 social media use
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia bolsters social media regulator to press platforms on under-16 access Australia social media regulator to receive stronger enforcement powers and doubled penalties, Prime Minister says, targeting platform access for …
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LNG prices stay elevated as Qatar facilities restart despite strike damage
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLNG prices stay elevated as Gulf tankers resume but supply damage keeps markets tight Global LNG prices remain elevated as tankers begin moving again around the Persian Gulf, while damaged …
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AI investment chatbot consortium forms with 28 Japanese firms led by Mizuho and SMFG
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese banks and tech firms form 28-member consortium to build AI chatbot for asset management Major banks and technology companies, including Mizuho, SMFG, NTT Data and NEC, will join a …
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Saha Group announces AI powered digital solutions partnership with SoftBank Corp
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSaha Group and SoftBank Launch AI Partnership to Deliver Digital Solutions to Thai Businesses Saha Group and SoftBank Corp. form an AI partnership to deliver digital solutions to Thai businesses, …
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Kasukabe records 50% jump in foreign visitors after Shin‑chan social media pilgrimages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCrayon Shin-chan tourism sparks 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe Crayon Shin-chan tourism drives a 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe as social media pilgrimages draw fans to …
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China amasses critical metals including North Korean tungsten while maintaining export controls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina critical metals imports rise as Beijing keeps export controls China critical metals imports rise as Beijing keeps export controls, boosting purchases including tungsten, Nikkei analysis finds strain on supply …