Japanese firms leaving China accelerate as SMEs cite geopolitical and economic risks Japanese firms leaving China face rising geopolitical and economic pressures, with the overall tally down about 10% from …
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Southeast Asian airlines expand direct Europe routes amid Mideast hub disruptions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asian Carriers Expand Direct Flights to Europe as Middle East Hubs Recover Southeast Asian carriers boost direct flights to Europe, adding routes to the U.K., Italy and Germany to …
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese sales in Europe in May as BYD surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese automakers led by BYD overtake Japanese brands in Europe in May Chinese automakers, led by BYD, overtook Japanese brands in Europe’s passenger car market in May 2026 as subsidies …
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Japan naphtha imports eased in May as US and Europe diversify supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan naphtha imports decline eased in May as buyers diversify toward U.S. and Europe Japan naphtha imports saw a year-on-year decline ease in May, government trade data showed, as buyers …
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Taiwan warns China maritime operations risk accidental collisions as US and Europe rebuke Beijing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions escalate as Chinese maritime operations intensify east of the island Taipei warns Beijing’s naval activity east of Taiwan risks accidental clashes after Japan‑Philippines sea talks; U.S. and European …
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Itoham acquires New Zealand’s Greenlea to boost US and Europe beef exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItoham acquires Greenlea to expand U.S. and European beef exports Itoham acquires Greenlea: Japanese meat firm to buy New Zealand processor to expand U.S. and European beef exports and scale …
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Hanwha and Hyundai sign Athens deals expanding shipbuilding technology transfer to Europe
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korean shipbuilders in Greece: Hanwha and Hyundai sign Athens deals to expand European foothold South Korean shipbuilders in Greece are accelerating their European push as Hanwha Ocean and Hyundai …
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Rightwing populists surge as immigration concerns shift Western voters and split Europe over China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRight-wing populism rises on immigration and China divides Western policy Immigration concerns are driving right-wing populism across Western democracies, reshaping party politics and complicating governments’ approaches to China. Voter anger …
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Modi urges Europe to form front reducing reliance on China and US
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiModi’s European tour underscores India push to diversify supply chains Modi’s European tour highlights India’s drive to reduce reliance on China and the U.S., securing an ASML-Tata electronics deal and …
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China’s investment in Europe surges to highest level since 2018, overtakes peers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese investment in Europe reaches highest level since 2018 despite geopolitical headwinds Chinese investment in Europe hit its highest level since 2018, overtaking peers, but geopolitics, currency swings and overcapacity …