Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risks as Markets Price Possible September Rate Hike Bank of Japan deputy governor warns inflation risk from Middle East conflict, AI investment and …
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USS George Washington assigned to Middle East amid ongoing Iran hostilities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUSS George Washington Deployed to Middle East as Iran Crisis Deepens USS George Washington arrives in Middle East waters on Aug. 19–20, 2026 to begin operations amid the Iran crisis, …
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ANA Holdings posts ¥19.4bn Q1 profit, warns of Middle East fuel risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiANA profit falls as jet fuel surge and Middle East conflict squeeze Q1 earnings ANA profit dips to ¥19.4 billion in April–June as jet fuel costs rise amid Middle East …
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Hong Kong hosts Saudi LEAP conference to reignite Middle East tech ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLEAP Conference in Hong Kong Rekindles China–Middle East Tech Links LEAP conference in Hong Kong draws Chinese tech firms seeking Middle East expansion, spotlighting AI, robotics and healthcare partnerships amid …
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Itochu and Daikin launch aluminum recycling venture to cut Middle East dependence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItochu and Daikin to Launch Aluminum Recycling Venture to Reduce Japan’s Middle East Dependence Itochu and Daikin will recover aluminum from used commercial air conditioners in a new recycling venture, …
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Mobile PASMO restored after 2.5-hour outage while JR East suspends Suica services
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMobile PASMO Charging Disrupted Nationwide on July 1; Service Largely Restored After 2.5 Hours Mobile PASMO app charging failed across Japan on July 1, 2026; operators restored service after roughly …
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Chinese energy firms report first-half profit surge after Middle East war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese energy companies post strong H1 gains as oil spike boosts profits Chinese energy companies report strong first-half gains as Middle East conflict lifted oil prices; CITIC Resources and US‑blacklisted …
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China deploys ships east of Taiwan near undersea cables amid boundary talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina extends maritime surveillance east of Taiwan amid Japan–Philippine boundary talks Beijing’s move to broaden maritime surveillance east of Taiwan raises regional concerns over undersea cables and shipping lanes, as …
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East Timor’s Ramos-Horta predicts Greater Sunrise gas deal signed in July
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRamos-Horta Says Greater Sunrise Gas Field Agreement Could Be Signed in July East Timor President Ramos-Horta says a deal to develop the Greater Sunrise gas field with Australia could be …
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