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AI-assisted lawsuit in Osaka after diner served cold noodles dropped into sink An Osaka man launched an AI-assisted lawsuit after discovering cold noodles he had been served appeared to have …

Taiwan ramps up robotics industry to strengthen AI supply chains and support an aging society, says tech minister Taiwan accelerates its robotics industry to bolster AI supply chains, ease demographic …

Seven & i near deal to invest in Poland’s Zabka Group Seven & i investment in Zabka could reshape convenience retail in Europe as the Japanese group enters final-stage talks …

Yoshinoya acquires Kizuki International for about $28.7 million to expand ramen business Yoshinoya acquires Kizuki International, buying the U.S. ramen chain for about $28.7 million to broaden its ramen footprint …

Chinese brokers in coconut supply chain squeeze Thai farmers as regulators step in Thai authorities crack down on shell firms as Chinese brokers in coconut supply chain pressure prices and …

Quad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi unveils maritime, energy and critical minerals initiatives Quad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026, saw Australia, India, Japan and …

Toshifumi Suzuki, architect of Japan’s 7-Eleven growth, dies at 93 Toshifumi Suzuki, the executive who built 7-Eleven into Japan’s largest convenience chain, died on May 18, 2026 at age 93. …

Helium shortages push up prices and threaten Asia tech supply chain Helium shortages and scarce industrial solvents are driving price spikes and production risks across Asia’s tech supply chain amid …

Japan-Taiwan drone cooperation gains momentum as Tokyo and Taipei seek supply-chain resilience Japan-Taiwan drone cooperation expands as Tokyo and Taipei pursue joint development, manufacturing and training to reduce China’s supply-chain …