Philippine central bank rate hike: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 basis points Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation averages 5%. …
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Japan Anti-Scam Alliance launches with Google, OpenAI and Meta to curb fraud
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Anti-Scam Alliance launched in Tokyo to counter Southeast Asia-linked online fraud Japan Anti-Scam Alliance launched in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2026, as major tech firms and authorities unite to …
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Japan land ministry seeks tax changes to curb Tokyo condominium speculation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Pursue Condominium Tax Changes in Fiscal 2027 to Curb Speculation Japan’s land ministry will seek condominium tax changes in fiscal 2027 to discourage speculative purchases that are pushing …
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Japanese government prepares sweeping AI measures to promote innovation and curb misuse
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s AI measures to balance innovation and misuse as government prepares comprehensive rules Japan’s AI measures are set to encourage domestic innovation while guarding against misuse, the government announced as …
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Japan proposes 5% voting threshold for shareholder meetings to curb activist investors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Proposes 5% Threshold for Extraordinary Shareholder Meetings to Curb Activist Investors Japan’s government and ruling LDP propose a 5% threshold for extraordinary shareholder meetings to limit activist investors and …
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Delhi Announces 150 Billion Rupee Electric Vehicle Push to Curb Emissions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDelhi launches 150-billion-rupee electric-vehicle push to curb vehicle emissions Delhi unveils a 150-billion-rupee electric-vehicle push to cut vehicle emissions, expand chargers and electrify fleets to improve the capital’s air quality. …
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Voice actor Daisuke Namikawa licenses AI voice to curb unauthorized cloning
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese 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 …
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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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Wikipedia CEO Meehan announces paid access, limits to curb AI free-riding
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoWikipedia 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 …
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Japan hikes visa fees and cuts passport fees to curb overtourism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan 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 …