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Suntory PepsiCo opens $300 million factory in Vietnam as demand shifts to healthier drinks Suntory PepsiCo opens $300m Tay Ninh factory in Vietnam with Asia’s first fully automated warehouse to …

U.S. Emerges as Leading Source in Asia’s Tightening Helium Supply for Chipmaking The U.S. has become the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan as geopolitical tensions …

China Steps Up Pressure in South China Sea, Expands Fiery Cross Reef Facilities near Philippines China has intensified pressure in the South China Sea, expanding facilities at Fiery Cross Reef …

JTB inbound business travel gains momentum after corporate-hosting event at Happo-en JTB inbound business travel services highlighted at a Tokyo event, showcasing cultural programmes and logistics for Japanese companies hosting …

Indian Companies Turn to Chinese AI Models as Cost Pressures Mount Indian firms are adopting Chinese AI models to rein in rising artificial intelligence expenses, sparking debate over data sovereignty …

TaiDoc Faces Allegations of Long-Running Abuse and Union Harassment from Migrant Workers Migrants accuse Taipei-based TaiDoc of long-standing abuses and harassment of union members, prompting calls for investigations into working …

Domestic travel decline threatens Japan’s summer vacation recovery Japan’s domestic travel decline this summer is expected to blunt the tourism rebound as higher hotel costs outstrip modest bonus gains, reducing …

Japanese firms leaving China accelerate as SMEs cite geopolitical and economic risks Japanese firms leaving China face rising geopolitical and economic pressures, with the overall tally down about 10% from …

AI adoption in Japan: Companies offer cash bonuses and training to accelerate workplace uptake As companies across Japan push to boost AI adoption in Japan, some are turning to cash …