Japan immigration freeze doubles job listings, restaurants raise pay to secure specified skilled workers Japan immigration freeze on specified skilled worker visas doubled job listings in two months, prompting Skylark, …
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Asian streaming services double down on microdramas and AI-powered content
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsian Streaming Services Embrace Microdramas and AI to Boost Viewer Retention Major Asian platforms ReelShort, Viu and iQIYI announced in Bali on June 17, 2026 that they are prioritizing microdramas …
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Himeji Castle introduces dual pricing and charges non-residents more than double
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHimeji Castle dual pricing: non-residents to pay more than double as Japan expands split fares to protect heritage sites Japan’s Himeji Castle will introduce a dual pricing scheme so non-residents …
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Kubota announces new northern India factory to double output by 2030
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKubota India factory planned as company aims to double output by 2030 Kubota will build a fifth production plant in northern India to produce tractors and construction machinery, aiming to …
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Applied Materials opens $500 million Singapore campus to double AI chip production capacity
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiApplied Materials Singapore campus opens with $500 million investment to meet AI chip demand Applied Materials opens $500M Singapore campus to nearly double global production capacity, aiming to serve surging …
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Tatsuno River body linked to wanted double homicide suspect, police probe
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTatsuno river body found may be linked to wanted suspect in recent mother-daughter murders A man’s body discovered in a river in Tatsuno City on the morning of June 3 …
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China Establishes Low-Altitude Agency as Aviation Administration Predicts Economy to Double in 10 Years
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Forms New Agency to Boost Low-Altitude Economy and Greenlight EHang Flying Taxi China creates agency to oversee the "low-altitude economy," aiming to scale drone and flying-taxi operations; EHang wins …
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Imabari shipyards adopt digital training as Japan aims to double vessel output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiImabari shipbuilding shifts to digital education as Japan pursues higher vessel output Imabari shipbuilding adopts digital education and overseas recruitment as Japan pushes to double vessel output, confronting labor shortages …
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South Korea margin loans double as retail investors increase debt-fueled trading
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiDebt-financed stock investing surges in South Korea as margin loans top 30 trillion won Debt-financed stock investing has surged in South Korea, with margin loans topping 30 trillion won in …
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KKR targets Asia as $10bn sports portfolio could double in next five years
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKKR Sports Investments Could ‘Easily Double,’ Co‑CEO Says as Firm Eyes Asia KKR plans to expand its sports investments, with co‑CEO Joseph Bae saying the private equity firm’s $10bn sports …