Airbnb-style accommodation owners in Japan face crackdown as bookings from China halve Tighter rules and fewer Chinese tourists are squeezing Airbnb-style accommodation owners in Japan, halving bookings and raising compliance …
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Japan trade data shows April Middle East exports plunge, India shipments treble
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan trade data: April exports to Middle East slide as naphtha imports fall, India shipments treble Japan trade data: April exports to the Middle East fell sharply while naphtha imports …
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IHI begins receiving imagery from observation satellites to strengthen Japan’s defenses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIHI observation satellites start delivering imagery, strengthening Japan’s defensive surveillance IHI observation satellites begin delivering imagery, boosting Japan’s monitoring and defence capabilities as Tokyo integrates space-based reconnaissance now. TOKYO — …
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Japan reveals April plunge in Middle East car exports and naphtha imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan exports to Middle East plunge in April as naphtha imports fall sharply Japan’s April trade shows exports to the war-hit Middle East, including cars and steel pipes, fell sharply, …
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RFM Corp CEO dismisses Iran war impact, says disruption will be temporary
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRFM Corp CEO says Iran war impact on Philippine ice cream and beverages is temporary RFM Corp CEO Jose Maria A. Concepcion III says the Iran war is a short-term …
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India gold loans gain appeal as tariffs push domestic gold prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold-backed loans in India surge as import duty hike lifts domestic gold prices India’s sharp increase in gold import duties on May 13 has pushed domestic bullion prices higher, making …
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SanDisk CTO warns memory-centric AI race will deepen global chip shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMemory chip shortage deepens as Sandisk CTO warns of a “memory‑centric” AI race Global demand for memory chips surges as AI growth drives a tight market; customers are actively seeking …
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ECB warns markets underestimate geopolitical and fiscal risks as bond yields rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEuropean Central Bank Says Markets Are Underestimating Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks European Central Bank warns markets are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks; urges temporary energy measures as bond yields rise …
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Sojitz launches public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia to repair investor reputation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSojitz shifts to public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia Sojitz shifts to public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia, backing hospitals and infrastructure to rebuild investor confidence and expand footprint Japan’s …
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Marcos struggles to court Japanese investors over Philippine tax and corruption during Tokyo visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Jr. state visit to Japan highlights security gains as tax and corruption fears dampen investor enthusiasm Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan on May 26, 2026 seeks deeper security …