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Itochu 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, …

Mobile 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 …

Chinese 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 …

China 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 …

Ramos-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 …

Bank of Japan Signals Possible June Rate Hike Amid Middle East Risks BOJ Governor Ueda said on June 3 the Bank of Japan could consider a rate hike at its …

JR East redevelopment reshapes Greater Shinagawa with ¥700 billion urban push JR East redevelopment transforms the Greater Shinagawa Area as the operator opens Takanawa Gateway City and Oimachi Tracks, pivoting …

JTB Profit Growth Returns as Overseas Travel and Inbound Demand Lift Sales JTB projects a return to profit growth as overseas travel and inbound tourism offset a domestic slump, with …

Japan trade data: April exports to Middle East slide as naphtha imports fall, India shipments treble Japan trade data: April exports to the Middle East fell sharply while naphtha imports …