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AirAsia signs $19 billion Airbus A220 order for 150 jets in fleet overhaul AirAsia signs a $19 billion order for 150 Airbus A220 jets to modernize its fleet, reduce fuel …

Thailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …

Port Island revitalization: Kobe invests more than ¥2 billion to revive aging artificial island Kobe is spending over ¥2 billion on a Port Island revitalization project to counter depopulation and …

Japan’s health insurance societies face widespread deficits in fiscal 2026, federation warns Over 70% of Japan’s health insurance societies are set to record deficits in fiscal 2026, totaling ¥289 billion …

Uzbekistan cash ban aims to pull $41bn shadow economy into digital payments, but hurdles remain Uzbekistan cash ban announced in April 2026 targets key purchases to expand digital payments and …

Japan megabanks and JBIC to lend ¥250 billion for first U.S. projects under Japan-U.S. tariff agreement Japan’s megabanks and state-backed JBIC will provide ¥250 billion in loans for initial U.S. …

EU Approves €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine After Hungary Lifts Veto The EU approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine on April 23, 2026, ending a months‑long standstill after Hungary …

U.S. Secretary Seeks $10 Billion for Air Traffic Control Modernization U.S. Transportation Secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control modernization to fix outages, upgrade software and rebuild FAA infrastructure …

Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi wins A$20bn frigate contract for Australia Japan warship export advances as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins A$20bn deal to build three general-purpose frigates for Australia, …