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Japanese Voice Actor Daisuke Namikawa Begins Official AI Voice Licensing to Fight Unauthorized Clones Daisuke Namikawa began licensing an AI voice based on his own on July 14, 2026, aiming …

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 …

Wikipedia reforms take center stage as new CEO warns against AI “free-riding” Bernadette Meehan, Wikipedia’s new CEO, outlines reforms to curb AI firms’ use of free content and to diversify …

Japan Cuts Passport Fees as Visa Prices Rise to Tackle Overtourism Tokyo lowers passport fees while raising entry visa charges to manage visitor flows, encourage outbound travel and ease pressure …

Australia bolsters social media regulator to press platforms on under-16 access Australia social media regulator to receive stronger enforcement powers and doubled penalties, Prime Minister says, targeting platform access for …

Philippine central bank raises interest rate as inflation stays above target Philippine central bank raises interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, 2026, to curb inflation driven largely …

Japan Approves 3.1 Trillion Yen Supplementary Budget to Shield Consumers from Rising Fuel Costs Japan approves a 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to shield consumers from rising fuel costs, keeping …

Bank Indonesia rate hike aims to stabilise rupiah after 25 months of pause Bank Indonesia raised its key rate on May 20, 2026, in a move described as a Bank …

Japan weighs supplementary budget as Middle East trade shocks and rising energy bills squeeze households Japan may prepare a supplementary budget through March 2027 as Middle East trade disruptions and …