China Export Controls Expand: Beijing Adds Japanese Firms to Dual‑Use Export Ban China expands export controls on June 29, 2026, adding 20 Japanese entities to a dual-use export ban and …
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China amasses critical metals including North Korean tungsten while maintaining export controls
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina critical metals imports rise as Beijing keeps export controls China critical metals imports rise as Beijing keeps export controls, boosting purchases including tungsten, Nikkei analysis finds strain on supply …
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Indonesia power outages blamed on coal price gap between domestic and export markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia power outages spread to Greater Jakarta as coal price gaps tighten domestic supply Indonesia power outages hit Greater Jakarta and regions amid coal price gaps and tight supply, prompting …
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Japan Confirms Two Nationals Detained in China Over Alleged Rare-Earth Export Attempt
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapanese detained in China: Tokyo confirms two nationals held on suspected rare‑earth export violations Japan confirms two citizens detained by Chinese customs in May on suspicion of attempting to export …
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EU warns China export controls hampering defense plans and urges supply diversification
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEU defence plans hit by China’s export controls on critical raw materials EU leaders say China’s export controls on critical raw materials are slowing defence projects, urging faster supply-chain diversification …
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China Announces Export and Procurement Restrictions Targeting Dozens of U.S. Firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina export restrictions hit dozens of U.S. companies, widening trade tensions China announced new export restrictions and government procurement bans on dozens of U.S. firms on June 22, 2026, targeting …
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Yamaichi Obtains FSSC22000 Certification and Launches Online Shirasu Whitebait Sales for Export
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYamaichi to start online sales of shirasu after securing international food-safety certification Yamaichi plans to launch online sales of shirasu whitebait this summer after its Hitachinaka plant earned international food-safety …
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN aims to become Japan’s Grammys amid export push
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoMUSIC AWARDS JAPAN draws stars and scrutiny as Mrs.GREEN APPLE wins Best Artist MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN’s second ceremony on June 13 crowned Mrs.GREEN APPLE Best Artist as industry groups push …
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Indonesia Palm Oil Production Falls as Prabowo Export Policy Sparks Farmer Despair
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPalm oil prices plunge as Prabowo’s export policy and fertilizer shock squeeze Indonesian smallholders Indonesia’s palm oil sector reels after a sudden export policy change and soaring fertilizer costs, forcing …
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Indonesia imposes state export monopoly on coal, palm oil and nickel
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndonesia export controls send shock through coal, palm oil and nickel markets Indonesia export controls: Jakarta’s new state export monopoly for coal, palm oil and nickel sparks market shock, legal …