IAEA inspections in Iran: Agency holds initial talks and seeks to dispatch inspectors promptly IAEA inspections in Iran advance after initial talks, with Director Rafael Grossi urging robust verification and …
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Kawasaki Heavy partners with Airbus to build anti-submarine drones for Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKawasaki, Airbus to develop anti-submarine drones by adapting Eurodrone for Japan’s defense ministry Kawasaki Heavy Industries will partner with an Airbus unit to develop anti-submarine drones by adapting the Eurodrone …
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Indonesia faces deepening power crisis amid coal mismanagement and exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia coal shortages threaten wider power crisis as miners export abroad Indonesia coal shortages risk a deeper power crisis as miners export supply, straining power plants and prompting calls for …
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Lotus considers US manufacturing for plug-in hybrid SUV after tariffs dent sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLotus Eyes U.S. Production for New Plug-in Hybrid SUV after Tariff Shock Geely-backed Lotus is weighing U.S. assembly for its new plug-in hybrid SUV as tariffs and soft demand cut …
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China teapot refiners squeezed as US temporary Iran oil waiver narrows discounts
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIranian oil sanctions waiver tightens discounts, strains China’s teapot refiners Temporary Iranian oil sanctions waiver narrows discounts, squeezing China’s teapot refiners and forcing some buyers to seek alternative crude sources. …
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Japan naphtha imports eased in May as US and Europe diversify supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan naphtha imports decline eased in May as buyers diversify toward U.S. and Europe Japan naphtha imports saw a year-on-year decline ease in May, government trade data showed, as buyers …
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Bangladesh PM Rahman meets Xi, agrees greater China cooperation on trade and infrastructure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh-China cooperation deepened as Tarique Rahman secures Beijing commitments Bangladesh-China cooperation took centre stage in Beijing as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded talks with Chinese leaders, seeking trade growth, …
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Ascott Announces Nationwide Japan Expansion to Capture Intra-Asian Tourism Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAscott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …
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Merdeka Gold Resources opens flat in Hong Kong IPO seeks overseas capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMerdeka Gold Resources IPO Debuts in Hong Kong as Shares Open Flat Amid Weakening Gold Prices Merdeka Gold Resources IPO drew international demand for 89.67 million Hong Kong depositary receipts …
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Autonomous driving startups flock to Tokyo waterfront logistics facility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo logistics facility becomes autonomous driving testing hub for startups Tokyo waterfront logistics complex repurposed as an autonomous driving testing hub, hosting Turing, newmo and about 10 mobility startups for …