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 …
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Port Island revival: Kobe launches 2 billion yen plan to rebuild community
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPort 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 …
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Technology
Japanese health insurance societies forecast ¥289 billion fiscal 2026 deficit
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan’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 …
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Uzbekistan Bans Cash for Key Purchases, Seeks to Digitize $41 Billion Shadow Economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUzbekistan 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 …
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Japan megabanks, JBIC commit ¥250 billion to finance US energy projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan 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. …
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EU unanimously approves €90 billion loan to Ukraine amid Hungarian oil row
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoEU 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 …
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FAA Seeks $10 Billion from Congress to Modernize Air Traffic Control
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.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 …
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Japan signs $20 billion contract for first warship export to Australia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan 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, …
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Sony secures 60 billion yen subsidy from Japan to boost semiconductor output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony semiconductor subsidy: Japan to provide up to ¥60 billion to boost device production Japan will give Sony up to ¥60 billion to expand semiconductor device production for smartphones and …
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Sudan civil war: Donors pledge €1.3bn in Berlin as UN urges an end to the ‘nightmare’ Donors pledge €1.3bn in Berlin as world leaders mark the third anniversary of the …