Japan firms face 20%+ jump in rare earths procurement as China tightens exports Japanese firms face a 20%+ rise in rare earths procurement costs after China’s export curbs; survey shows …
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JTB strengthens inbound business travel services for Japan’s firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJTB inbound business travel gains momentum after corporate-hosting event at Happo-en JTB inbound business travel services highlighted at a Tokyo event, showcasing cultural programmes and logistics for Japanese companies hosting …
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Japan launches pilot program enlisting transport firms to collect e-waste for rare metal recycling
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Launch e-Waste Collection Pilot Using Local Delivery Firms Government pilot to expand e-waste collection by smaller ground transport companies, aiming to boost rare-metal recycling and secure supplies for …
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Australia considers breaking up Big Four accounting firms amid audit scandals
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia Weighs Breakup of Big Four Accounting Firms as Audit Reforms Advance Canberra explores separating auditing units from consulting arms of the Big Four accounting firms to address conflicts of …
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AI investment chatbot consortium forms with 28 Japanese firms led by Mizuho and SMFG
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese banks and tech firms form 28-member consortium to build AI chatbot for asset management Major banks and technology companies, including Mizuho, SMFG, NTT Data and NEC, will join a …
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India IPO market shows signs of revival as energy fears ease and two landmark listings loom India IPO market shows early revival after six quiet months as energy fears ease; …
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Japan battery storage market attracts foreign firms with subsidies and low rates
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Sees Surge of Foreign Investment in Battery Energy Storage Systems Foreign firms are moving into Japan’s battery energy storage systems market, lured by subsidies and low-cost financing as the …
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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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Chinese energy firms report first-half profit surge after Middle East war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese energy companies post strong H1 gains as oil spike boosts profits Chinese energy companies report strong first-half gains as Middle East conflict lifted oil prices; CITIC Resources and US‑blacklisted …
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Sar Sokha hires US law firms to fight inclusion in congressional bill
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSar Sokha Hires U.S. Law Firms to Seek Removal from Congressional Bill Targeting Scam Industry Interior Minister Sar Sokha retained two U.S. law firms for $285,000 to press U.S. lawmakers …