South Korea exports top $100 billion in June as semiconductor shipments reach record highs South Korea exports exceeded $100 billion in June for the first time, driven by record semiconductor …
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Bank Indonesia raises rate to 5.75% on June 18 to stabilize rupiah
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia raises benchmark rate to 5.75% in third hike this month to shore up rupiah Bank Indonesia raised its policy rate to 5.75% on June 18, 2026, aiming to …
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Trump Announces US-Iran Agreement to End Fighting, Signing June 19 in Switzerland
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran Agreement Announced; Washington and Tehran Signal End to Hostilities A memorandum between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the recent hostilities was announced by President Donald Trump …
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Bank of Japan Deputy Uchida to Lead June 16 Briefing Amid Looming Rate Hike
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida to Lead June 16 Post-Policy Briefing as Markets Brace for Rate Rise Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida will conduct the post-meeting …
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Trump Iran agreement to be signed June 14, President says Hormuz Strait will open immediately President Trump said on June 13 that a Trump Iran agreement will be signed on …
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Citta’ Matsuri Festival moves to June in Kawasaki, adds mikoshi processions
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraCitta’ Matsuri Festival Returns to Kawasaki June 19–21 with Mikoshi, DJs and AKB48 Citta’ Matsuri Festival returns to Kawasaki June 19–21, 2026, bringing traditional mikoshi processions, international performances, a large …
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Xi Jinping to visit Pyongyang on June 8 for 65th treaty anniversary
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping visit to Pyongyang set for June 8–9, 2026, CCTV says China’s Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8–9, 2026, to mark the 65th anniversary of a bilateral …
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Xi Jinping to Visit Pyongyang on June 8 for 65th Treaty Anniversary
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi visit Pyongyang to begin June 8, CCTV says, marking 65th anniversary of China–DPRK treaty Chinese state broadcaster CCTV announced a two‑day visit to Pyongyang by President Xi Jinping beginning …
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Yamada Holdings and Edion confirm merger talks, board to decide June 5
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYamada Holdings and Edion in Talks to Merge, Creating ¥2.5 Trillion Consumer Electronics Group Yamada Holdings and Edion consider a merger to form a ¥2.5 trillion retail group, aiming to …