Government Considers Reintroducing Electricity and Gas Subsidies for Summer 2026 Japan may reintroduce electricity and gas subsidies for July–September 2026 as Middle East fuel risks drive prices up; a supplementary …
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Japan Chamber Chairman Ken Kobayashi Urges Calm Over Naphtha Supply Concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Chamber Chief Calls for Calm Over Naphtha Supply Amid Middle East Tensions Japan Chamber chairman Ken Kobayashi urged calm over naphtha supply on May 13, 2026, saying government measures …
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Modi cuts motorcade size to save fuel amid Iran war energy crisis
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoModi Cuts Motorcade to Save Fuel Amid Energy Price Surge Indian PM Modi trims his motorcade to conserve fuel after urging citizens to adopt austerity measures as energy prices spike …
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SoftBank posts Q1 net profit of 1.83 trillion yen on OpenAI gains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSoftBank OpenAI investment drives group to ¥1.83 trillion profit in Q1 SoftBank’s OpenAI investment fueled a ¥1.83 trillion profit in the January–March quarter, as gains offset financing moves and strategic …
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Toyama Lamb Festival 2026 Draws Crowds to Former NHK Site for Two Days of Lamb Cuisine Toyama Lamb Festival 2026 showcased a broad range of lamb dishes on April 25–26, …
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent starts talks with China’s He Lifeng in Incheon
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBessent and He hold preparatory talks in Incheon ahead of U.S.-China summit in Beijing U.S.-China summit talks in Incheon saw Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meet Vice Premier He Lifeng to …
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Kaori Sakamoto Announces Retirement and Reveals She Married Earlier This Month
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKaori Sakamoto marriage announced as Olympic silver medalist reveals retirement at Kobe press conference Kaori Sakamoto marriage and retirement: Olympic silver medalist announced she married a college sweetheart and will …
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Hegseth Defends Pentagon Stockpiles as Iran War Costs Rise to $29 Billion
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPentagon Chief Defends Munitions as Iran War Cost Rises to $29 Billion Hegseth told Congress the U.S. has munitions for the Iran war as lawmakers pressed on rising costs, $29B …
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Kaori Sakamoto Olympic medalist details retirement plans at Kobe press conference
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKaori Sakamoto retirement announced at Kobe press conference as skater addresses future Kaori Sakamoto retirement: The 26-year-old Japanese star held a press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026, after …