MUFG Tops Global Project Financing Rankings for Second Straight Year Japanese banks, led by MUFG, dominate global project financing as infrastructure deals accelerate amid supply-chain shifts and rising geopolitical risk. …
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Ben-Gvir posts insulting video of detained Gaza aid activists sparking global condemnation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBen-Gvir video sparks international outcry after aid flotilla detainees humiliated Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s video showing Gaza-bound aid flotilla detainees kneeling with bound hands has drawn global condemnation and diplomatic …
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Japan property market draws global buyers as shareholders force corporate divestments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan property market draws global buyers as corporate disposals open opportunities Shareholder-driven sales are drawing global capital to Japan, rapidly boosting demand for logistics and industrial real estate in the …
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China rare-earth export controls cut exports and threaten global manufacturers ahead of Xi-Trump summit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina rare earth export controls cut shipments and heighten supply risks ahead of Xi‑Trump summit China rare earth export controls have cut shipments of key elements and magnets, prompting manufacturers …
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Fukuoka builds digital nomad hub attracting global talent to Kyushu
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFukuoka and Kyushu Court Digital Nomads to Boost Regional Economies Fukuoka and Kyushu court digital nomads with summits, co-working hubs and dual-residence programs, driving tourism, startups, and regional revitalization. Fukuoka …
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Global squid catches decline as activists blame China, cite Japan demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal squid catches fall sharply as activists blame expanded Chinese fleets and Japan’s demand Global squid catches have fallen sharply, with activists pointing to expanded Chinese fishing and Japan’s appetite …
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ASEAN urged to bolster crisis coordination amid deepening global energy crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiASEAN energy crisis: Ministers in Cebu urge stronger regional crisis coordination ASEAN ministers in Cebu urged coordinated action on the ASEAN energy crisis to shield regional economies from supply shocks, …
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Hanwha Philly shipyard ramps up US Navy shipbuilding and global sales
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHanwwa Philly Shipyard Drives Shipbuilding Push for U.S. Navy After 2024 Acquisition Hanwha Philly Shipyard is accelerating NSMV construction and related projects after its 2024 acquisition, positioning the yard at …
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Chinese biotech attracts global pharma executives seeking stakes despite market cooldown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal Pharma Pushes into China Biotech Despite Signs of a Cooling Stock Rally Global pharmaceutical firms eye China biotech after a banner year, seeking equity partnerships and deals as the …
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Putin Warns Trump Iran Attacks Could Bring Global Catastrophe, Offers Nuclear Proposal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoPutin-Trump phone call on Iran raises prospect of new diplomatic channel for nuclear talks Putin-Trump phone call on Iran drew attention on April 29 as leaders discussed the escalating situation …