Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion sparks METI-commissioned investigation into suspected LP gas leak METI convened an independent panel on September 3, 2026, after the Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion; investigators will probe …
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Mitsubishi unveils rebooted Pajero SUV, launches global rollout from Thailand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi Pajero SUV returns with global rollout from Thailand to shore up sales Mitsubishi unveils the new Pajero SUV on September 2, 2026, launching from Thailand to revive sales amid …
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Super Garuda Shield launches in Bandung as Indonesia seeks to avoid provoking Beijing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSuper Garuda Shield Begins in Bandung as Indonesia Seeks to Avoid Provoking Beijing Super Garuda Shield, a 12-day military exercise hosted in Bandung, began Aug. 31 as Indonesia balances defence …
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Viettel launches 5G and advanced tech services in Dominican Republic
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiViettel expands into Dominican Republic, offering 5G and advanced technologies Viettel expands into the Dominican Republic, its 11th overseas market, bringing 5G and advanced digital services and prompting regulatory and …
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Muse retail robot launches in New York, targets vast US service market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMuse retail robot debuts in New York grocery as Japanese startup targets U.S. physical AI market Japanese startup Muse has deployed a retail robot in a New York grocery on …
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Japan Anti-Scam Alliance launches with Google, OpenAI and Meta to curb fraud
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Anti-Scam Alliance launched in Tokyo to counter Southeast Asia-linked online fraud Japan Anti-Scam Alliance launched in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2026, as major tech firms and authorities unite to …
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Mexico Launches Taruk Electric Bus Program to Build Domestic Battery Industry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMexico ramps up Taruk project to build Mexican-made electric bus and domestic battery industry Mexico moves to localize EV supply chains with Taruk project, aiming for up to 80% component …
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Bank Indonesia launches onshore credit card processing to boost consumer lending
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank Indonesia extends domestic credit card payment system to individuals, pressing Visa and Mastercard Bank Indonesia has extended a domestic credit card payment system to individual cardholders, aiming to boost …
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Ramen Mania launches nationwide expansion in Indonesia with halal chicken and seafood broths
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRamen Mania Indonesia: Chikaranomoto to Build Nationwide Halal Ramen Network Chikaranomoto’s Ramen Mania debuts halal-certified ramen in Indonesia, replacing pork with chicken and seafood broths as it aims for a …
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South Korea launches pilot underwater data center off Ulsan to host AI
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea launches pilot underwater data center off Ulsan to host AI infrastructure South Korea launches pilot underwater data center off Ulsan to explore space for AI infrastructure amid limited …