Nexon Faces Slower Growth in China and South Korea as Western Push Stalls Nexon confronts slowing growth in China and South Korea while its bid to break into Western markets …
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FamilyAlbum surpasses 30 million users and plans aggressive overseas expansion as Japan’s population declines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFamilyAlbum hits 30 million users and announces overseas expansion push FamilyAlbum reaches 30 million users and plans overseas expansion of its family-focused photo app, adding services as Japan’s domestic market …
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Kirin Health Science Accelerates Asia-Pacific Expansion, Eyes Vietnam Market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKirin Accelerates Health Science Expansion in Asia-Pacific, Eyes Vietnam Growth Kirin Holdings is accelerating its health science expansion across Asia-Pacific, creating a portfolio of brands and targeting Vietnam as a …
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Narita Airport runway expansion advances as local governments agree to expropriation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNarita Airport new runway: Chiba and nine municipalities agree to support NAA’s compulsory land acquisition application Chiba and nine municipalities agreed on July 10 that Narita Airport new runway land …
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Grab announces fifteenfold EV charging network expansion in Vietnam by 2028
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGrab expands EV charging network in Vietnam to 6,000+ ports by 2028 Grab expands EV charging network in Vietnam from ~400 ports to 6,000+ by 2028, supporting a brand-neutral alternative …
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LG announces $1 billion Vietnam semiconductor packaging expansion in Hai Phong
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLG chip packaging Vietnam: LG to invest $1 billion in Hai Phong for chip-packaging and substrates LG chip packaging Vietnam: LG will spend $1 billion to build a large Hai …
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10-year JGB yield climbs above 2.8% amid Takaichi fiscal expansion fears
by Sato Asahiby Sato Asahi10-year JGB yield tops 2.8% as Takaichi’s expansionary plan rattles bond market 10-year JGB yield tops 2.8% as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal push raises concern over Japan’s debt …
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Ascott Announces Nationwide Japan Expansion to Capture Intra-Asian Tourism Demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAscott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares rise Ascott expansion in Japan targets intra-Asian tourists as airfares climb; the serviced-residence operator plans nationwide growth this year, CEO Kevin …
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Politics
Vice-capital bill sparks constitutional challenge over Osaka voter expansion
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSub-capital plan referendum provision draws constitutional challenge over expanded Osaka voter pool Legal scholars say the sub-capital plan (副首都構想) bill’s clause to expand Osaka’s referendum electorate to prefecture residents may …
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Mongolia Foreign Minister says airport expansion will deepen cooperation with Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMongolia-Japan cooperation to deepen as foreign minister highlights airport expansion Mongolia-Japan cooperation to deepen as Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg outlines aviation and infrastructure priorities during a Tokyo interview on June …