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Idemitsu says Hormuz crisis will ease by July as it secures non‑Middle East oil supplies Idemitsu Kosan says the Hormuz crisis will ease by July and that oil prices could …

EQT acquisition of Kakaku.com reported at ¥590 billion as Tabelog operator set to be taken private Sweden’s EQT is reported to have agreed to acquire Kakaku.com, operator of the Tabelog …

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sees Profit Surge as Japan Eases Defense Export Rules Mitsubishi Heavy Industries defense exports propel a forecasted full-year profit surge after Tokyo relaxed long-standing arms export restrictions, …

EQT moves to buy Kakaku.com, owner of Tabelog, in deal reported at about ¥590 billion Swedish private equity firm EQT is reported to be set to acquire Kakaku.com, operator of …

Chinese rare-earth miners report strong earnings as prices climb ahead of Xi-Trump summit Chinese rare-earth miners are reporting higher earnings as prices for critical minerals rise, a trend that has …

10-year Japanese government bond yield surges to 2.545% as energy-driven inflation fears ripple across Asia 10-year Japanese government bond yield jumps to 2.545%, highest since 1997, as Middle East tensions …

Helium shortages push up prices and threaten Asia tech supply chain Helium shortages and scarce industrial solvents are driving price spikes and production risks across Asia’s tech supply chain amid …

BIMSTEC chief urges deeper Bay of Bengal cooperation as geopolitical tensions mount BIMSTEC Secretary-General Indra Mani Pandey urges stronger Bay of Bengal cooperation to tackle rising geopolitical tensions, prioritizing trade, …

Japanese Expats in Thailand Fall as Firms Cut Overseas Staff Amid Rising Chinese Influence Japanese expats in Thailand are declining as companies scale back overseas postings, citing stronger baht, slower …