Xi-Putin meeting in Beijing cements closer China-Russia partnership with wide-ranging pacts Xi-Putin meeting in Beijing produced security, energy and trade agreements and a joint declaration calling for a ‘multipolar world’, …
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Gold Coast attracts major international film productions with government backing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold Coast film industry surges as international productions flock to Queensland coast Gold Coast film industry draws international productions with government grants, upgraded studios and a growing pool of local …
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike seeks to attract international startups amid geopolitical risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo startups: Koike says Tokyo’s reliability can lure international founders amid geopolitical shifts Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike tells Nikkei Asia that the city’s reputation for trust and stability is a …
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International Coffee Chains Pivot to Smaller Chinese Cities to Avoid Price War
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiInternational coffee chains in China shift strategy to avoid 9.9 yuan price war International coffee chains in China are adopting new store formats and expanding into less saturated cities to …
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Technology
Japan police arrest 99 in international Operation Cyber Guardian child abuse crackdown
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan police take action against 99 suspects in international crackdown on online child sexual abuse material Japanese police moved against 99 people aged 14–72 in an international sting targeting online …
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International Chamber of Shipping Condemns Strait of Hormuz Seizures, Demands Release of Crews Shipping body condemns Strait of Hormuz seizures by US and Iran and demands immediate release of crews, …
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Summer Sonic 2017 Brings Eclectic International Lineup to Tokyo and Osaka
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer Sonic festival remains Japan’s unmissable summer music showcase Summer Sonic festival brings international headliners and Japan’s top acts to twin-city stages in Tokyo and Osaka each summer, offering an …
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Pan Pacific International launches Robin Hood discount grocery in Aichi amid inflation
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaPan Pacific launches Robin Hood grocery chain in Aichi to offer ultra-low food prices Pan Pacific opens Robin Hood grocery chain in Aichi, offering ultra-low prices like ¥85 rice balls …
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Politics
ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL Announce Advance Fuel Surcharge Hikes on International Flights Japan’s two largest carriers, ANA and JAL, raised international fuel surcharges on April 20, 2026, citing surging kerosene prices tied …
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ANA and JAL announce international fuel surcharge increases amid Iran tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoANA, JAL accelerate international fuel surcharge hike amid Middle East tensions Japan’s two flag carriers announced on April 20, 2026, that international fuel surcharge increases will be implemented earlier than …