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Takaichi press handling draws criticism as Kihara defends limited briefings May 29, 2026 – Kihara defended Prime Minister Takaichi’s press handling after criticism of a brief May 25 roadside briefing, …

Kakao labor dispute escalates as union presses for larger profit share Kakao labor dispute intensifies as Kakao Corp. and its union clash over profit-sharing demands, echoing Samsung union wins and …

Audit clears DJI drones of major security flaws as U.S. restrictions threaten $1.5bn in sales U.S. audit finds no major vulnerabilities in DJI drones, yet U.S. restrictions may cost the …

Kao Warns of "Vicious" Indonesia Stagflation as Rupiah Weakens and Costs Rise Kao warns of ‘vicious’ Indonesia stagflation as a weakening rupiah, import costs and geopolitical tensions squeeze consumer spending …

Lynas rare earths deal with U.S. Defense draws public backlash in Malaysia Lynas rare earths supply deal with the U.S. Department of Defense has provoked protests in Malaysia, prompting calls …

Starbucks boycott in South Korea grows after ‘Tank Day’ promotion sparks outrage Starbucks boycott in South Korea deepens after a ‘Tank Day’ tumbler promotion evoked the May 18, 1980 Gwangju …

Lai Ching-te Faces Political Pushback as Taiwan’s Tech-Fueled Economy Booms at Midterm As President Lai Ching-te marks two years in office on May 20, 2026, Taiwan’s tech-led economy is expanding …

China’s Surge in Mature-Node Chips Clouds India’s First Semiconductor Fab Opening China’s surge in mature-node chips threatens India’s first semiconductor fab, raising concerns over competitiveness, supply chains and New Delhi’s …

Prosecutors Seek 18-Year Sentence for Nadiem Makarim in Chromebook Procurement Case Prosecutors seek 18 years in prison for Nadiem Makarim and demand $275m repayment or nine additional years over a …