Ulchi Freedom Shield: U.S. and South Korea to Hold Large-Scale Exercises in August 2026 South Korea and the U.S. will hold Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises in August 2026 to bolster …
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Natural wine gains foothold in Tokyo despite climate and currency strains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNatural Wine Finds Foothold in Tokyo Amid Climate Woes and Weak Yen Tokyo restaurants and importers expand natural wine offerings despite climate-hit harvests and a weak yen, reshaping supply chains …
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Japan approves food consumption tax cut to 1% with uneven household gains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment Approves Food Consumption Tax Cut to 1% to Ease Household Burden Cabinet approves a food consumption tax cut from 8% to 1% on August 5, 2026, promising household savings …
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BYD Gains in Southeast Asia as VinFast Helps Vietnam Match Thailand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoutheast Asia electric vehicle market surges as BYD expands beyond EVs and VinFast boosts Vietnam Growing demand for electric vehicles is reshaping the Southeast Asia electric vehicle market, with Chinese …
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Australian commodity producers post strong revenue gains as LNG and metals rally
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralian commodity producers see revenues surge as LNG and metal prices climb Surging LNG and metal prices, driven by Middle East supply concerns and a global data‑centre boom, have lifted …
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Lee Jae Myung plans permanent AI gains fund to share chip profits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee Jae Myung to seek South Korea AI fund in San Francisco talks President Lee flies to San Francisco July 24 to pitch a permanent South Korea AI fund to …
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Singapore economy grows 5.7% in Q2 as Iran war erodes AI-driven gains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore economy slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 as Middle East conflict tempers AI-driven gains Singapore economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 as Middle East conflict …
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Yen gains as Katayama urges pension funds to invest domestically and backs BOJ independence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Strengthens After Katayama Urges Pension Funds to Boost Domestic Investment Japan moves to coax pension capital home as yen rallies and long-term yields soften following Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s …
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U.S. Steel posts profit gains one year after Nippon Steel acquisition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. Steel Contributes to Nippon Steel Profits One Year After Acquisition, CEO Says One year after the deal, U.S. Steel has begun contributing to parent Nippon Steel’s profits through cost …
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Liquid cooling gains traction in Japan to cut AI data center energy consumption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLiquid cooling adoption surges in Japan as data centers race to cut energy use Japan’s data centers turn to liquid cooling to curb rising power demands from AI workloads, with …