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 …
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Yoshinoya Holdings acquires US ramen chain Kizuki for $28.7 million
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYoshinoya 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 …
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Chinese brokers dominate Thai coconut supply chain as Thailand cracks down
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese 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 …
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Quad foreign ministers announce maritime surveillance and critical minerals supply chain measures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiQuad 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 …
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Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93 after building 7-Eleven into Japan’s largest chain
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToshifumi 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. …
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Tech supply chain warns helium shortages will prolong price and production disruptions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHelium 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 …
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Japan and Taiwan Forge Drone Cooperation to Counter China’s Supply Chain Dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-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 …
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Yohei Kono-led Japanese economic delegation will visit China for supply chain expo
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapanese economic delegation to China, led by Yohei Kono, to visit Beijing in June A Japanese economic delegation to China will visit Beijing from June 21 to 24, led by …