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 …
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Starbucks South Korea faces boycott after promotion deemed insensitive to Gwangju victims
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStarbucks 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 …
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Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te faces hostile legislature and diplomatic strain amid boom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLai 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 …
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India’s First Semiconductor Fab Faces Tough Competition from China’s Mature-Node Expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’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 …
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Nadiem Makarim faces 18 years as prosecutors demand repayment in Chromebook scandal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiProsecutors 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 …
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Nidec faces allegations of quality tampering in over 1,000 cases
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNidec Suspected of Quality Tampering in More Than 1,000 Cases, Deepening Compliance Crisis Nidec is accused of quality tampering in more than 1,000 cases, widening earlier accounting scandals as probes …
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Axpo CEO warns nuclear revival faces cost, regulatory barriers despite Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAxpo CEO Says Nuclear Renaissance Unlikely Amid Cost and Regulatory Hurdles Axpo CEO Christoph Brand warns a nuclear renaissance is unlikely as high costs, regulatory barriers and geopolitical shocks reshape …
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Anthropic seeks to expand Claude Mythos access to Japan but faces US opposition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnthropic expands Claude Mythos access amid U.S. government scrutiny Anthropic plans wider international access to Claude Mythos, including Japan, as U.S. officials scrutinize the model for safety and national-security risks. …
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IU Berlin faces study permit denials for hundreds of Indian students
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIU Berlin visa permits denied for hundreds of Indian students after university found to have breached rules Hundreds of Indian students at the International University of Applied Sciences (IU) in …
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Pakistan fuel import bill surges to $800 million, threatening broad economic shock Pakistan fuel import bill surges from $300m to $800m, triggering a severe economic shock that raises inflation, strains …