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Cambodian scam sites: Government says 624 locations shut as rights groups and analysts question claim Cambodian government says 624 scam sites closed and nearly 30,000 people detained after inspections; rights …

Japan to Launch Government Rice Buyback to Stabilize Falling Prices Tokyo plans a government rice buyback to tighten supply after inventories swelled and rice prices fell, with the Ministry of …

Japan’s AI measures to balance innovation and misuse as government prepares comprehensive rules Japan’s AI measures are set to encourage domestic innovation while guarding against misuse, the government announced as …

Japan Pushes Overseas Partnerships to Commercialize University Technologies Japan’s government is boosting overseas partnerships to help universities commercialize cutting‑edge research, linking institutions with foreign startups and investors to drive innovation …

Thai Government Bond Program Launches with $3 Minimum to Boost Household Savings Thailand launches a new Thai government bond program with a $3 minimum to encourage small savers and tackle …

Indonesia GDP growth slows in Q2 as household spending eases and external shocks bite Indonesia GDP slowed in the second quarter, official data released on August 5, 2026, showed, with …

Makino takeover bid rejected over foreign co-investors raising government approval risk Makino takeover rejected as Tokyo private equity bid falters amid concerns that foreign co-investors would make government approval unlikely, …

Rice stocks reach record 2.43 million tons at end-June, government delays reserve buyback Japan’s private rice stocks reached a record 2.43 million tons at the end of June 2026, raising …

Consumption Tax 1% for Food Set from April 1, 2027, Prime Minister to Instruct LDP on July 30, 2026 Government and ruling LDP agree to cut the food consumption tax …