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Sanseitō Disciplines 10 Local Officials Over National Health Insurance Evasion Sanseitō disciplined 10 local officials for national health insurance evasion after they joined nominal firms to enter social insurance and …

Nikkei 225 overhaul proposed with new information and communications sector Nikkei proposes overhaul of Nikkei 225 rules, adding an information and communications sector and reshuffling IT and dining stocks ahead …

Ritz-Carlton Ho Chi Minh City to open as brand’s first hotel in Vietnam Ritz-Carlton Ho Chi Minh City announced as the brand’s first Vietnam hotel, joining Hilton, Nobu and IHG …

China to buy $17 billion in US agricultural products, White House fact sheet says China to buy US agricultural products annually through 2028, with purchases and aerospace deals outlined in …

Japan to share maritime vessel monitoring data with Southeast Asia Japan to share maritime vessel monitoring data with Southeast Asian nations to promote Japanese MDA services and strengthen regional maritime …

Japan World Cup squad revealed: Nagatomo, Endō selected as Mitoma and Minamino miss out Japan names 26-man World Cup squad on May 15, 2026, with veteran Yuto Nagatomo and Liverpool …

Japan World Cup squad to be revealed as Mitoma fitness clouds final 26-man selection Japan World Cup squad to be announced May 15; coach Hajime Moriyasu faces decisions over injured …

Mount Fuji rules for 2026: fees, reservations and caps reshape summer climbs Mount Fuji rules for 2026 require a ¥4,000 trail fee, timed gate access, and new reservation systems for …

Eneos acquisition: Eneos Holdings to buy Chevron fuel-marketing businesses in six Asia-Pacific markets for $2.17bn Eneos acquisition: Eneos Holdings will buy Chevron’s fuel-marketing businesses across six Asia-Pacific markets, including Singapore …