Cairo Monorail Begins Partial Service, Linking City to New Administrative Capital Cairo Monorail begins partial service on a 57 km elevated line linking Cairo with the new administrative capital, cutting …
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Bangkok gubernatorial election candidates pledge better transport, cleaner city to attract talent
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangkok gubernatorial election: Candidates promise transport upgrades and cleaner city ahead of June 28 vote Bangkok gubernatorial election on June 28, 2026 sees candidates promising better transport, cleaner streets and …
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Utsunomiya warns after 20 bear sightings near city center in two days
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUtsunomiya bear sightings prompt citywide warnings after roughly 20 reports over two days Utsunomiya bear sightings have been reported about 20 times between June 6–7, with animals observed moving from …
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Boston Tops 2026 Survey as Leading U.S. City for Foreign Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBoston Named Top U.S. City for Foreign Investment in 2026 Survey Boston tops a 2026 survey of foreign investors, credited for its deep talent pool, vibrant startup ecosystem and Massachusetts’ …
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Genting-owned Resorts World New York City opens full-scale casino as competition looms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiResorts World New York City Opens Full-Scale Casino as Genting Takes Lead in New York Market Resorts World New York City launched full-scale casino operations on April 28, positioning Genting …
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Yatsushiro city council corruption probe leads to re-arrest of suspect posing as journalist
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYatsushiro city hall cash concealment: suspect posed as journalist to probe staff before hearings A newly arrested suspect in the Yatsushiro city hall cash concealment case is accused of using …
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Kumamoto’s Yatsushiro city council members rearrested over suspected 20 million yen laundering
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYatsushiro City Hall Corruption: Three Councilors Re-arrested over Â¥60 Million Cash Transfers Three Yatsushiro councilors were re-arrested on money‑laundering suspicions after investigators say they hid about Â¥20 million of Â¥60 …
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Indian asset managers shift to GIFT City seeking global equities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGIFT City Draws India’s Asset Managers Seeking Global Equities Amid Weak Domestic Returns India’s asset managers are relocating functions to GIFT City to tap a rising appetite for global equities, …
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Ritz-Carlton announces first Vietnam hotel opening in Ho Chi Minh City
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRitz-Carlton Ho Chi Minh City to open as brand’s first hotel in Vietnam Ritz-Carlton Ho Chi Minh City announced as the brand’s first Vietnam hotel, joining Hilton, Nobu and IHG …
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Kumamoto Yatsushiro contractor arrested in city hall bribery probe after tipping bidders
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYatsushiro city hall corruption probe: contractor alleged to have shared bid schedules and councillors’ names Police probe Yatsushiro city hall corruption after arrests in bid-rigging tied to reconstruction of the …