Japan-China tensions deepen as Beijing imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese firms China imposed export controls on dozens of Japanese firms, escalating Japan-China tensions and raising compliance and supply-chain …
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Japanese companies unveil cooling innovations to prevent heatstroke amid extreme summer
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCooling technology on show: air showers and radiant cooling premiered at Japanese tech expo Japanese firms unveiled cooling technology innovations — air showers, radiant cooling and low-energy systems — at …
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State-owned developers drive Shenzhen construction surge as private sector struggles
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiState-owned property developers drive building surge in Shenzhen as private sector stalls State-owned property developers are leading a construction surge in Shenzhen, stepping in as private builders falter and reshaping …
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Philippines inflation threatens to slow household recovery, economists warn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …
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Leveraged retail investors fuel volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRetail Investors Drive Volatility in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Markets Retail investors in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are using more leverage, driving sharp equity volatility and prompting warnings …
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Former Sony engineers launch startups to revive discontinued smartwatch and laser tech
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFormer Sony engineers launch startups to revive Sony discontinued technology Former Sony engineers have formed startups to continue work on Sony discontinued technology such as the Wena smartwatch and a …
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ComfortDelGro launches free autonomous shuttle service via app in Singapore
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiComfortDelGro autonomous shuttle starts free app-based trials in Singapore’s Punggol ComfortDelGro autonomous shuttle begins free app-booked trials in Singapore’s Punggol on June 22, 2026, marking a major step toward driverless …
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Fast Retailing introduces new human rights audit standards at 700-plus factories
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFast Retailing supply chain tightened with new audit criteria rolled out to 700+ plants Fast Retailing tightens supply chain oversight with new auditing criteria rolled out to more than 700 …
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EU-China trade: EU leaders back diversification tool as bloc splits over pressure on Beijing EU-China trade: EU leaders approved a diversification tool to address a €1bn-per-day trade deficit with China, …
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Hyatt expands in Japan to open first Alila resort in Hakone 2028
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHyatt brings Alila to Japan with Hakone resort as it doubles domestic footprint Hyatt brings its Alila luxury brand to Japan with a 60-room Hakone resort slated for 2028, part …