Pakistan Seeks U.S. $10 Billion Backstop to Bolster Foreign Reserves Pakistan has formally applied for a U.S. $10 billion backstop facility to strengthen its defenses against foreign reserve shocks, Nikkei …
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AI Investments by US Tech Giants Exceed Core Cash Flows by $100bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI investments by Big Tech outpaced core cash flow by nearly $100bn in Q2 Four US tech giants spent nearly $100 billion more on AI investments than they generated from …
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2020s Midpoint Review Reveals Top 10 News Stories Shaping Decade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTop News Stories of the 2020s: A Mid-Decade Review from Tokyo Mid-decade analysis from Tokyo identifying the top news stories of the 2020s: COVID-19, geopolitical shifts, economic disruption, climate disasters …
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Yen weakens near historic lows as Japan and U.S. launch coordinated interventions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen intervention: Japan and U.S. launch coordinated action as currency surges Japan and U.S. authorities have carried out a coordinated yen intervention after the currency surged, signaling joint action to …
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Nara Park deer numbers hit record high as foreign tourists return
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNara Park Deer Population Rebounds to Record High as Foreign Tourists Return Nara Park deer have rebounded to a record high as foreign tourism resumes, officials say, renewing attention on …
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Toyota launches retrofit to add driver-assist and anti-theft tech to used cars
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota to Retrofit Used Cars with Driver-Assist and Anti-Theft Technology Toyota is offering retrofit safety packages for Toyota used cars at group dealerships, adding driver-assist and anti-theft options to boost …
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Thailand’s response to Cambodia conflict signals Southeast Asia shift toward China mediation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand’s Response to the Cambodia Conflict Signals a Shift in Southeast Asian Diplomacy Thailand’s response to the Cambodia conflict is reshaping regional diplomacy, testing ASEAN mechanisms as China expands its …
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Asian travelers favor short‑haul trips to Hong Kong Disneyland and Vietnam amid Iran conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShort-Haul Trips Rise Across Asia as Tourists Favor Disneyland and Mountain Escapes Short-haul trips surge across Asia as tourists favor nearby theme parks and mountain escapes amid rising travel costs …
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Indian coastal seafood reveals distinct regional flavours from Goa to Tamil Nadu
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndian Coastal Seafood: How Goa, Kerala and Bengal Defy the "Curry" Label From Goa’s spicy fish fry to Kerala’s coconut-rich stews, Indian coastal seafood showcases distinct regional traditions rather than …
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Japan approves five nuclear reactors but worker shortages threaten 2040s timeline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Advances Nuclear Reactor Replacement Plan Amid Severe Workforce Shortage Japan’s government approved a plan to pursue nuclear reactor replacement, including up to five new reactors by the 2040s, but …