Japanese automakers’ profits set to fall to about half as Iran war pushes up costs Japan’s largest automakers face profits near half peak this fiscal year as the Iran war …
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Politics
Hegseth Defends Pentagon Stockpiles as Iran War Costs Rise to $29 Billion
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPentagon Chief Defends Munitions as Iran War Cost Rises to $29 Billion Hegseth told Congress the U.S. has munitions for the Iran war as lawmakers pressed on rising costs, $29B …
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Business
Vietnam indispensable to Japan’s economy, ABeam warns of AI and rising costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiABeam: AI, Costs and Visas Threaten Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Economy ABeam Consulting warns rising costs, visa hurdles and AI could undermine Vietnam’s role in Japan’s economy, despite Vietnamese workers’ …
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Business
Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices, Citing Soaring Memory Costs and Sluggish Stock
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNintendo Switch 2 price hike announced for Japan, North America and Europe Nintendo says it will raise prices for the Nintendo Switch 2, citing rising semiconductor memory costs and weak …
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Business
Toyota expects 22% profit drop to 3 trillion yen, cites material costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota profit forecast cut as soaring material costs and Middle East tensions squeeze margins Toyota profit forecast cut: net profit to fall 22% to ¥3 trillion for year ending March …
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Business
Thailand approves emergency 400 billion baht borrowing to ease living costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …
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Business
Japan intervenes in currency market to shield yen from rising energy costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Conducts Yen Intervention to Curb Energy‑Driven Weakness Japan launches yen intervention on May 1, 2026 in Tokyo to steady the currency amid rising energy costs; officials warn of trade‑gap …
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Business
Australian farmers warn soaring fertilizer costs threaten crop and livestock yields
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralian farmers face fertilizer squeeze as Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes input costs higher Rising input costs squeeze margins for Australian farmers, who are adjusting cropping and livestock plans after …
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Business
SoftBank data center auction draws Google and Microsoft; winners to cover semiconductor costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGoogle and Microsoft Enter Bidding to Become Clients at SoftBank Data Center Google and Microsoft are bidding to become clients at SoftBank data center in Ohio; winners, expected by April …
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Business
Iran war pushes shipping costs higher as Indian exporters absorb losses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war pushes Indian exporters to absorb soaring freight costs as shipments stall Iran war raises freight and input costs for Indian exporters, doubling container rates and stopping some shipments …