Uneven Monsoon Rainfall Cuts Planting by Up to 39%, Raising Food Inflation Fears in India Uneven monsoon rainfall during the sowing season has sharply curtailed planting in parts of India, …
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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 …
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AirAsia cuts fares 5% and plans to restore capacity in three months
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAirAsia to restore most flight capacity within three months as fuel costs ease AirAsia plans to restore most of the AirAsia flight capacity it cut during this year’s oil-price spike …
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Japan to Implement Food Consumption Tax Cut of 1% from April 2027 Japan’s government plans a two-year food consumption tax cut to 1% from April 2027, prioritizing rapid implementation while …
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Tokyo luxury condominium market signals reversal as listings surge and price cuts rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTokyo used condominium prices show signs of reversal after record April peak Tokyo used condominium prices peaked at Â¥188.22 million in April 2026, but new Tokyo Kantei data show rising …
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Toyota cuts overseas production by 83,000 units June–November amid Middle East tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoToyota cuts overseas production by about 83,000 units amid Middle East disruptions Toyota cuts overseas production by about 83,000 units from June to November as Middle East instability disrupts shipping …
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Toyota Cuts Overseas Production by 83,000 Vehicles Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota to cut overseas production by about 83,000 vehicles after Strait of Hormuz blockade Toyota to cut overseas production by around 83,000 vehicles by November 2026 as Strait of Hormuz …
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Marcos orders 10 percent spending cuts as Iran war deepens stagflation risk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarcos Orders 10% Budget Cuts as Iran War Deepens Stagflation Fears Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on May 18, 2026 ordered at least a 10% cut in government spending, saying …
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Bank of Japan weighs further bond purchase cuts amid Takaichi circle caution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Weighs Further Cuts to Government Bond Purchases as Tokyo Voices Caution Bank of Japan considering further cuts to government bond purchases next year as Prime Minister Sanae …
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Modi cuts motorcade size to save fuel amid Iran war energy crisis
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoModi Cuts Motorcade to Save Fuel Amid Energy Price Surge Indian PM Modi trims his motorcade to conserve fuel after urging citizens to adopt austerity measures as energy prices spike …