Jardine Matheson Agrees to Buy I‑MED for $2.4 Billion as Conglomerate Moves into Healthcare Jardine Matheson agrees to buy Australia’s I‑MED for $2.4bn, acquiring the radiology network from Permira as …
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Brazil household debt surges as government rolls out relief and fintech expands
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBrazil household debt crisis deepens as fintech boom and high rates pressure consumers Brazil’s household debt crisis is intensifying, with nearly half of adults reported behind on payments as high …
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PTT expands LNG trading to capture profits amid Middle East volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPTT expands LNG trading to capture volatility and bolster Thailand’s energy security PTT LNG trading ramps up as Thailand’s state-backed energy group shifts into liquefied natural gas trading to seize …
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Japan economy expands 0.5% in Q1, annualized 2.1% beats forecasts
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan GDP Rises 0.5% in Q1 2026, Annualized Pace Hits 2.1%, Cabinet Office Says Japan GDP rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in January–March 2026 (annualized 2.1%), exceeding market expectations, Cabinet Office data …
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Texas Instruments expands analog semiconductor manufacturing in Japan and Malaysia for AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTexas Instruments expansion targets Japan, Malaysia and US to boost analog chip production for AI infrastructure Texas Instruments expands analog semiconductor production in Japan, Malaysia and the US to meet …
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Asahi Group expands beer yeast business into agriculture and non-animal milk
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAsahi Leverages Beer Yeast to Drive Growth in Agriculture and Non-Animal Milk Asahi pivots nearly a century of beer yeast expertise into agriculture and fermentation-driven food alternatives, testing dry-field rice …
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Politics
Tohoku bear sightings surge as injuries reported and AI monitoring expands
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBear sightings surge in Tohoku as wild bears appear near JR Akita Station Bear sightings have surged in Tohoku this spring, with reports near JR Akita Station; authorities added cameras …
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Tokyo launches SusHi Tech Global Startups and expands TIB to nurture unicorns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSusHi Tech Tokyo and TIB Named Core Hubs in Tokyo’s Drive to Build Global-Scale Startups Tokyo names SusHi Tech Tokyo and TIB core startup hubs, launching SusHi Tech Global Startups …
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Nvidia expands into enterprise software, develops open-source AI models to understand clients
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNvidia open-source models signal shift as chipmaker moves into enterprise software Nvidia is developing open-source models and enterprise software to better understand client needs, its vice-president said, as the company …
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Technology
China conducts live-fire drills east of Luzon as Balikatan expands
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaChina military drills east of Luzon coincide with Balikatan exercises China military drills east of Luzon as live-fire training was carried out near waters off the Philippines’ Luzon Island while …