Marubeni 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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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 Â¥58bn ($360m) in Cambodia or Thailand to raise precision bearings output 30% for …
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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 appliance brands expand in Southeast Asia as TVs and ACs drive growth
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese home appliance brands gain ground in Southeast Asia as TVs and air conditioners attract younger buyers Chinese home appliance brands are expanding in Southeast Asia, winning market share with …
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Toto announces 80 billion yen investment to expand semiconductor materials supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto to Invest Â¥80 Billion in Semiconductor Materials to Support 1‑Nanometer Chips Toto to invest Â¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business, backing 1‑nanometer chipmaking amid …
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AI facial recognition cameras expand police searches and ignite citizen privacy concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI facial recognition cameras aid rescue but deepen privacy debate AI facial recognition cameras used by police helped locate a woman in late March 2026, highlighting both life‑saving potential and …
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Disposable plastic waste prompts Japanese retailers to expand bring-your-own container programs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNaphtha shortage sparks renewed push to reduce single-use plastics across Japan Shortage of naphtha tied to Middle East tensions has disrupted packaging supplies, prompting bakeries, retailers and restaurants to pilot …
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Mitsui Chemicals acquires Ultradent for $900 million to expand US healthcare footprint
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsui Chemicals to buy Ultradent for about $900 million in largest-ever deal Mitsui Chemicals will acquire Ultradent Products, a U.S. dental materials maker, for roughly $900 million, marking its largest …
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Japan $550 Billion Pledge Funds US Push to Expand Nuclear Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. to Use Japan’s $550 Billion Investment Pledge to Back Nuclear Power Expansion and Export Drive U.S. Commerce Secretary says part of Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge will fund U.S. …