ASEAN Regional Forum Ministers Convene in Manila to Tackle Maritime, Cyber and Energy Threats At the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila on July 23, 2026, foreign ministers from major powers …
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PayPay and Seven & i nearing deal to integrate 100 million users
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPayPay and Seven & i in Final Talks to Integrate Customer Data, Form 100 Million-User Alliance PayPay and Seven & i are in final talks to integrate customer data and …
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Moonshot AI accused of IP theft as Trump administration threatens sanctions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. Threatens Sanctions Over Alleged IP Theft by Moonshot AI and Other Chinese Startups U.S. officials have warned of sanctions and other measures against Chinese AI startups, naming Moonshot AI …
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Saindak Copper Mine Attacks Disrupt Pakistan Supply Routes, Threaten China Copper Imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSaindak copper mine convoys stalled by militant attacks, threatening China’s copper imports Saindak copper mine supply routes in Balochistan have been repeatedly attacked, creating an effective “economic blockade” that risks …
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DEA Confirms Japan as Transit Hub in Fentanyl Smuggling Network
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan fentanyl smuggling flagged as transit hub after Nikkei traces crypto flows Nikkei investigation and DEA acknowledgment spotlight Japan’s role in fentanyl smuggling and crypto laundering, prompting calls for stronger …
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Semiconductor shipments lift South Korea GDP 0.6% in Q2 amid uneven recovery
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea GDP Rises 0.6% in Q2 as Record Semiconductor Shipments Power Growth South Korea GDP rose 0.6% in the second quarter as unprecedented semiconductor exports and robust IT shipments …
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Philippines protests China over South China Sea aggression and AI-generated racist video
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine FM Lazaro Rebukes China Over AI Video and South China Sea ‘Violent Actions’ At ASEAN talks in Manila on July 22, 2026, Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro confronted …
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Singapore appoints two ministers, elevates energy and rebrands trade ministry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore cabinet reshuffle places energy at centre amid U.S.-Iran oil shock Singapore cabinet reshuffle announced July 22, 2026, puts energy at the centre with a rebranded trade ministry and two …
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India pharma faces 100% U.S. tariff from 2028, pivots to higher-value medicines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. 100% Tariff on Generic Drug Imports Threatens India’s Pharma Exports U.S. move to apply a 100% tariff on generic drug imports from India from 2028 threatens exports, pushing firms …
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Marco Rubio Reaffirms US 100 Percent Commitment to Southeast Asia at ASEAN
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRubio Pledges U.S. Commitment to Southeast Asia at ASEAN Meetings in Manila Marco Rubio pledged Washington’s “100% commitment to Southeast Asia” at ASEAN talks in Manila, underscoring US strategic ties …