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Australia to set “world‑leading” AI standards, Albanese says Australia will adopt world‑leading AI standards to guide development and protect citizens, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced in a speech at the …

Delhi launches 150-billion-rupee electric-vehicle push to curb vehicle emissions Delhi unveils a 150-billion-rupee electric-vehicle push to cut vehicle emissions, expand chargers and electrify fleets to improve the capital’s air quality. …

Summit in Kumamoto Unveils Nature-Positive Benchmarks to Measure Corporate Restoration Efforts Global Nature Positive Summit 2026 introduces four nature-positive benchmarks to standardize how businesses track ecosystem recovery and natural capital …

Japan Post bidding scandal: internal probe finds 17 irregular bids since 2021 Japan Post bidding scandal revealed in internal probe after arrest of a former Tokyo branch official; company discloses …

Japan Aims for 20,000 Ph.D. Holders Annually by Fiscal 2030, Boosts Fellowships Japan aims to produce 20,000 Ph.D. holders annually by fiscal 2030, increasing research fellowship grants and encouraging overseas …

Mitsubishi Estate to Invest ¥1.5 Trillion in Japan Data Centers as AI Drives Demand Mitsubishi Estate will invest about ¥1.5 trillion to build large-scale data centers in Japan, using expertise …

Grab expands EV charging network in Vietnam to 6,000+ ports by 2028 Grab expands EV charging network in Vietnam from ~400 ports to 6,000+ by 2028, supporting a brand-neutral alternative …

Nikkei 225 revises index rules, adding an information and communications sector ahead of autumn review Nikkei 225 revises constituent rules to create an information and communications sector, shifting IT stocks …

LG chip packaging Vietnam: LG to invest $1 billion in Hai Phong for chip-packaging and substrates LG chip packaging Vietnam: LG will spend $1 billion to build a large Hai …