Trump Seeks Year-End Trump-Kim Meeting, Allies Warn of Hasty Concessions On August 19, President Trump said he wants a Trump-Kim meeting before year-end, raising concerns a hasty summit could produce …
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India’s E20 Ethanol Rollout Raises Fuel Economy and Vehicle Wear Concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia’s E20 ethanol rollout raises fuel-efficiency and vehicle-compatibility concerns India’s rollout of E20 ethanol fuel is prompting concerns about lower fuel economy and wear on older cars, sparking debate among …
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SoftBank posts 18% quarterly profit drop as cheaper Chinese AI models raise financing concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank Group reports 18% quarterly profit drop amid soaring AI costs and market pressure SoftBank Group quarterly profit fell 18% as rising costs and derivatives losses outweighed investment gains, raising …
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Sanae Takaichi’s 1% food consumption tax cut postponed after LDP funding concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakaichi’s Consumption Tax Cut Plan to Cut Food Tax to 1% Stalls as LDP Delays Vote Government delays vote on proposed consumption tax cut after party members raise funding and …
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Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion after 7.1 quake raises evacuation hub safety concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAeon Mall Kumamoto explosion raises alarm over evacuation-site safety after 7.1 quake Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion after July 29, 2026 magnitude-7.1 quake raises questions about evacuation-site safety and emergency shelter …
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Japanese, South Korean markets plunge as tech rout sparks Chinese chip concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese and South Korean stocks plunge as US tech sell-off and Chinese chip competition weigh on Asian markets Japanese and South Korean stocks plunged on July 28, 2026 after a …
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Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo Resigns, Markets Fall and Independence Concerns Grow
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo resigns, sparking market jitters and questions over central bank independence Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo resigned on July 27, prompting stocks and the rupiah to …
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CXMT posts record STAR Market IPO amid AI DRAM boom, valuation concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCXMT IPO Raises 57.9 Billion Yuan in Asia’s Biggest Offering This Year China’s CXMT IPO drew strong investor demand, raising at least 57.9 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) in a landmark …
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Safety Alarms Over New Air Force One Gifted to Trump Prompt Mid‑July Plane Swap Safety concerns cloud the new Air Force One gifted to President Trump; reports of possible foreign …
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Alphabet reports 24% revenue rise to $119.8B amid AI data center spending concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAlphabet earnings rise 24% as cloud and ads drive $119.8B quarterly revenue Alphabet earnings rise as cloud and ads lift revenue 24% to $119.8B for quarter ended June 30, 2026; …