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Japan cabinet approves 1% consumption tax on food for two years starting April 2027 Japan’s cabinet approved a bill to cut the consumption tax on food to 1% from 8% …

Income-linked benefit to start April 2029 as Social Security Council agrees on new support for middle- and lower-income earners Social Security Council approves an income-linked benefit to begin April 2029, …

Moriyasu Accepts Short-Term Return, Continues as Japan Coach Through 2027 Asian Cup Japan coach Moriyasu has agreed to a short-term continuation, accepting the JFA’s offer to lead the national team …

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, …

Bangladesh-China cooperation deepened as Tarique Rahman secures Beijing commitments Bangladesh-China cooperation took centre stage in Beijing as Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded talks with Chinese leaders, seeking trade growth, …

Hezbollah ceasefire accepted, Lebanon says, as Israel signals strikes on Beirut’s Dahieh Lebanese presidency says Hezbollah accepted a U.S. proposal for a mutual halt of attacks, while Israel warns it …

Samsung semiconductor bonuses of 600 million won agreed after union-management deal Samsung semiconductor bonuses of 600 million won ($400,000) were agreed in a union deal that averted a strike and …

Trump-Xi Summit Yields Broad Trade Pledges but Few Concrete Details China says the Trump-Xi Summit agreed to expand agricultural trade, set up trade and investment boards, and buy U.S. airplanes, …

JinkoSolar stake sale: Chinese panel maker to sell 75.1% of U.S. unit to FH Capital JinkoSolar stake sale will see FH Capital acquire majority control of the U.S. unit, giving …