Japanese Suppliers Move Closer to Taiwan AI Supply Chain with Ajinomoto and Daikin Expansions Ajinomoto and Daikin are expanding operations in Taiwan to serve the island’s booming Taiwan AI supply …
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Japan luggage delivery services expand affordable same-day and next-day options
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraLuggage delivery in Japan: updated guide to same‑day and next‑day forwarding, prices and top providers Luggage delivery in Japan: a practical, up‑to‑date guide to same‑day and next‑day forwarding, typical fares, …
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Business
No-frills noodles surge as Lawson and Aeon expand low-price options
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNo-frills noodles surge as Lawson and Aeon expand budget lines amid Japan’s food inflation Retailers roll out no-frills noodles—topping-free ramen, yakisoba and soba—priced to attract budget-conscious shoppers as living costs …
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Japan’s biggest banks expand wealth management teams to capture rising private fortunes
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s Banks Step Up Wealth Management Push as Asset Values Surge Japanese banks expand wealth management teams and services to capture fee income from rising stock, property and inherited wealth. …
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Commercial washing machines surge as Samsung and Alliance expand in Southeast Asia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCommercial washing machines see surge in Southeast Asia as Samsung and Alliance expand services Rising demand for commercial washing machines in Southeast Asia draws Samsung and U.S. firm Alliance Laundry …
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Politics
Japan’s LDP urges administrative interception to expand foreign communications surveillance
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP to Urge Introduction of Administrative Interception for Security, Proposal Due July 28, 2026 LDP to ask government on July 28, 2026, to adopt administrative interception for national security, targeting …
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Sarawak economic push strengthens ruling bloc’s bid to expand federal influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSarawak Economic Initiatives Boost State Government’s Influence Ahead of Malaysia Election Sarawak economic initiatives are boosting the state’s clout, driving investment and jobs while expanding federal influence before Malaysia’s next …
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Marubeni acquires Swiss distributor to expand machine tool and automation sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarubeni buys Swiss distributor to boost machine tool and factory-automation sales Marubeni buys Swiss distributor to expand machine tool and automation sales in India and emerging markets, combining tools with …
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SK Hynix prices $26.5 billion Nasdaq IPO at $149 to expand AI output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSK Hynix IPO Raises $26.5 Billion on Nasdaq at $149 a Share SK Hynix IPO priced at $149 per share raised $26.5bn on Nasdaq on July 10, 2026; proceeds will …
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Business
MinebeaMitsumi Announces 58 Billion Yen Investment to Expand Bearings Production for AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMinebeaMitsumi $360m investment in Southeast Asia to boost precision bearings for AI data centers MinebeaMitsumi to invest ¥58bn ($360m) in Cambodia or Thailand to raise precision bearings output 30% for …