Indian Companies Turn to Chinese AI Models as Cost Pressures Mount Indian firms are adopting Chinese AI models to rein in rising artificial intelligence expenses, sparking debate over data sovereignty …
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Japanese companies on alert after China detains employees over rare-earth exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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China announces export controls targeting dozens of Japanese companies over Tokyo militarism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions deepen as Beijing imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese firms China imposed export controls on dozens of Japanese firms, escalating Japan-China tensions and raising compliance and supply-chain …
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Japanese companies unveil cooling innovations to prevent heatstroke amid extreme summer
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCooling technology on show: air showers and radiant cooling premiered at Japanese tech expo Japanese firms unveiled cooling technology innovations — air showers, radiant cooling and low-energy systems — at …
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Circle and Nomura plan instant stablecoin settlements for Japanese companies in 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCircle and Nomura to use stablecoin for instant foreign-exchange settlement for Japanese firms by 2027 Circle and Nomura plan a stablecoin-based FX service to enable near-instant cross-border settlement for Japanese …
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Japanese companies exit FIFA World Cup sponsorships citing four reasons
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoWhy Japanese Companies Have Disappeared from World Cup Sponsors Japanese firms, once regular World Cup sponsors, have largely retreated from the global tournament stage as sponsorship costs, shifting marketing strategies …
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Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities, launching R&D hubs and partnerships amid …
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Japanese companies appoint more female directors yet still lag global peers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBlue Chips Appoint More Female Directors as Japan Enters AGM Season Japanese blue-chip firms have increased appointments of female directors ahead of annual general meetings, responding to stock exchange and …
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Hong Kong fire: seven people and two companies indicted for manslaughter, money laundering
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSeven Charged Over Wang Fuk Court Fire as Prosecutors Allege 25 Offences Including Manslaughter Seven people and two companies have been charged over the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai …
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Pentagon adds Chinese companies to military-ties list including Alibaba, BYD and Baidu
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPentagon adds Chinese companies to military-ties list, including Alibaba and Nio Pentagon adds Chinese companies to military-ties list; move on June 9, 2026 expands U.S. definition of dual-use technologies and …