Nagase pushes starch-based absorbent into diapers as naphtha supplies tighten Nagase unveils a starch-based absorbent to cut naphtha reliance, targeting incontinence pads and infant diapers in stores amid Middle East …
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Japan aims to pass early supplementary budget to ease gasoline costs without new bonds
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan supplementary budget to be passed early, Takaichi says, with fuel subsidies and no net new deficit bonds PM Sanae Takaichi says Japan’s supplementary budget will be passed early to …
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Trump meets Xi in Beijing to ease trade tensions and discuss Taiwan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins as leaders seek to steady U.S.-China ties Trump and Xi meeting in Beijing begins May 14, 2026, as leaders discuss trade, AI, Taiwan …
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Thailand approves emergency 400 billion baht borrowing to ease living costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand emergency borrowing: Cabinet approves 400 billion baht decree to shield households and energy sector Thailand’s cabinet has approved an emergency borrowing decree authorizing up to 400 billion baht, a …
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Japan’s Mogami-class frigates prove export template to ease manpower shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Sells Mogami-class Frigates to Australia as Template for Warship Exports Japan’s sale of Mogami-class frigates to Australia showcases a low-crew warship design and fuels Tokyo’s push to expand defense …
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Sagawa Express opens luggage drop-off hub at MUFG Kyoto to ease overtourism
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSagawa and MUFG Launch Kyoto Luggage Drop-Off Hub Inside Bank Branch to Tackle Overtourism Sagawa Express and MUFG open a Kyoto luggage drop-off hub inside a bank branch in central …
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China cuts gasoline prices to ease refiners’ margin pressure as ceasefire deadline looms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina cuts gasoline prices in first reduction this year after Iran ceasefire China cuts gasoline prices for the first time this year after a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, a …