Electric vehicles surge in Malaysia as Proton’s e.MAS lineup helps EVs overtake hybrids in H1 2026 Electric vehicles in Malaysia more than doubled in H1 2026, overtaking hybrids as Proton’s …
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Hokkaido Scallop Industry Warns Warming Waters Threaten Recovery After China Ban
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHokkaido scallops face growing threat from warming seas despite market shifts after China ban Hokkaido scallops are under pressure as warming waters cut catches, even after the industry reduced its …
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Yasuo Fukuda recalls working in oil industry during first 1973 oil shock
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYasuo Fukuda Oil Shock Memories: Former Prime Minister Reflects on 1973 Crisis Yasuo Fukuda recalls the 1973 oil shock in detail, drawing on his early work in Japan’s nascent oil …
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India sugar industry pivots to ethanol amid climate stress and export squeeze India sugar industry pivots to ethanol as biofuel policy and climate-driven shortfalls shrink exportable sugar, forcing mills to …
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Malaysia Durian Industry Grapples With Supply Glut and Falling Prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMalaysia faces durian supply glut as exports and harvests collide with slowing demand Record harvests and waning overseas appetite have created a durian supply glut in Malaysia, forcing price cuts …
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Japan industry chief urges harmonized drone regulations with Taiwan and eased defense cooperation limits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-Taiwan drone cooperation urged as industry chief calls for harmonized rules Industry chief urges Japan-Taiwan drone cooperation, calling for harmonized regulations and eased defense cooperation rules as business ties deepen …
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Urea prices fall after China authorizes exports as industry warns of turbulence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFertilizer prices plunge after late‑April peak as China moves to ease urea exports Fertilizer prices have eased sharply since April 30, 2026 as Chinese approvals for urea exports added supply, …
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Nvidia announces entry into PC and server CPU market to reinvent industry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNvidia Enters CPU Market, Pledges to Reinvent PC and Server Chips Nvidia enters CPU market with a pledge to "reinvent" PC and server processors, setting up direct competition with Intel …
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Sony says AI can reinvigorate gaming content and drive industry evolution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony CEO Totoki says AI in gaming will drive content evolution and reinvigorate the industry Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says AI in gaming can revitalize content and spur industry innovation, …
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Turkey-Japan defense industry launches first matchmaking day as firms sign LOIs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTurkey-Japan defense cooperation takes off at SAHA 2026 with first industry matchmaking day Tokyo and Ankara officials and more than 10 Japanese firms met at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul to …