Tokyo Izakaya Face Rising Costs but Customers Still Crave Intimate Drinking Experiences Small izakaya across Tokyo are grappling with higher operating costs, yet steady customer demand for intimate social dining …
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Lynas raises Malaysian heavy rare earth plant costs by nearly $80m amid China curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLynas Raises Cost Outlook for Malaysian Heavy Rare Earth Facility by $80 Million Australian miner Lynas has increased the expected cost of its new Malaysian heavy rare earth facility by …
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Chinese EV makers suffer losses as materials costs squeeze margins, suppliers gain
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese EV makers hit by soaring materials costs as suppliers prosper Rising battery and raw-materials costs are pushing Chinese EV makers such as BAIC, Seres and GAC into losses, while …
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Indian companies adopt Chinese AI models to curb costs, raise sovereignty questions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndian 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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Japan summer domestic travel projected to fall as hotel costs outpace bonuses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDomestic travel decline threatens Japan’s summer vacation recovery Japan’s domestic travel decline this summer is expected to blunt the tourism rebound as higher hotel costs outstrip modest bonus gains, reducing …
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China tests experimental at-sea rocket recovery system to cut space costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina rocket recovery test succeeds with net-like system off Hainan on July 10, 2026 China rocket recovery test succeeds off Hainan on July 10, 2026, using a net-like system to …
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Japanese anime production costs surge over 50% as streamers spend more
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnime production costs surge more than 50% as global demand drives streaming wars Japanese anime production costs have risen by more than 50% in recent years, straining studios as global …
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Pakistan approves Lahore-Peshawar oil pipeline to lower fuel transport costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPakistan approves Lahore-Peshawar oil pipeline, completing north-south fuel corridor Pakistan approves Lahore-Peshawar oil pipeline, linking north and south to lower fuel transport costs and strengthen energy security amid tanker drivers’ …
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Nissan warns rising interest costs push annual payments past 110 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Interest Payments Balloon as High-Interest Financing and Downgrade Raise Costs Nissan’s interest payments top ¥110 billion as high-interest financing and an S&P BB- downgrade push borrowing costs higher and …
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2026 World Cup boosts US GDP $17.1 billion, fans decry soaring costs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito2026 FIFA World Cup: FIFA Forecasts $17.1B U.S. GDP Boost Amid Fan Outcry Over Ticket and Transit Costs FIFA forecast that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will lift U.S. gross …