Asian markets tumble as tech sell-off, rate fears and Middle East tensions rattle investors Asian markets saw steep losses on June 8, 2026, as a technology-led sell-off, renewed expectations of …
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Asian Markets Slump as Yen and Won Weaken, Seoul Calls Emergency Meeting
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen and won under pressure as Asian markets tumble; Seoul held emergency weekend meeting Yen and won under pressure as tech-led selloff hits Asian markets on June 8, 2026; Seoul …
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Skymark Flight 19 makes emergency landing at Haneda after tire failure
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSkymark Flight 19 Makes Emergency Landing at Haneda After Tire Failure On May 25, 2026 Skymark Flight 19 made an emergency landing at Tokyo Haneda Airport after a suspected tire …
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Disaster Preparedness App Launches to Teach Japanese Emergency Phrases to Foreigners
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoProfessor launches disaster preparedness app to teach disaster-related Japanese and save lives Professor Hiroko Harada and Iwate University released the Disaster Preparedness Drill Book app to teach disaster-related Japanese and …
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Samsung Electronics resumes pay talks as government weighs emergency arbitration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung strike talks resume as Seoul weighs emergency arbitration to avert walkout Samsung strike talks resumed in Seoul on May 18, 2026 as unions press for pay and bonuses; government …
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Japan’s constitutional commission proposes emergency provisions to extend Diet terms
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoHouse Commission Debates Draft Emergency Provisions to Allow Diet Term Extensions May 14, 2026 — The Lower House commission debated draft emergency provisions allowing Diet term extensions and authorizing Cabinet …
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Emergency clause debated in Lower House panel as ruling parties push drafting
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoEmergency provisions debate intensifies in Lower House as parties split on emergency decrees Japan’s Lower House constitutional review panel heard party statements on May 14, 2026, focusing on proposed emergency …
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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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Sendai bear shot in emergency operation after hours-long standoff with drone support
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSendai bear shot after hours-long standoff in city centre, drones and hunters aided operation A man-sized bear that spent more than ten hours within a Sendai condominium complex was killed …
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LDP presses Diet for concentrated debate on emergency provisions to accelerate constitutional amendment
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Proposes Concentrated Debate on Emergency Clause to Accelerate Constitutional Amendment LDP proposes concentrated Diet debates on an emergency clause to speed constitutional amendment; coalition partners back it while critics …