Google Store Omotesando to Open This Summer as Google’s First Retail Flagship Outside the U.S. Google Store Omotesando to open in summer 2026 in Tokyo’s Omotesando district; the first physical …
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Nagase launches starch-based absorbent to ease diaper shortages amid oil crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNagase pushes starch-based absorbent into diapers as naphtha supplies tighten Nagase unveils a starch-based absorbent to cut naphtha reliance, targeting incontinence pads and infant diapers in stores amid Middle East …
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Advantage Partners Launches ¥300bn Buyout Fund to Consolidate Japanese Midsize Firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAdvantage Partners launches Â¥300 billion buyout fund to spur consolidation among Japan’s midsize firms Advantage Partners launches a Â¥300 billion buyout fund to accelerate spin-offs and take midsize Japanese companies …
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Mazda launches biodiesel truck-trailer trial with Nippon Express to reduce emissions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMazda and Nippon Express Launch Biodiesel Trial for Vehicle Haulage Mazda biodiesel trial begins June 2, 2026, as Mazda and Nippon Express test biodiesel-powered truck-trailers to cut transport emissions and …
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US Launches Third Trade Probe into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property and Trade Imbalance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. Opens Third Probe into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property as Analysts Flag Trade Imbalance U.S. opens third probe into Vietnam over intellectual property; analysts say it also aims to curb …
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Intel Launches US-Made Xeon 6+ Chips for Data Centers Amid AI Supply Crunch
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIntel rolls out US-made Xeon 6+ CPUs as AI demand tightens supply Intel rolls out US-made Xeon 6+ CPUs for data centers amid an AI-fueled supply crunch, expanding U.S. fabrication …
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Taiwan launches carbon emissions levy to seed decarbonization fund
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan Begins Charging Carbon Emissions Levy to Major Firms to Seed Decarbonization Fund Taiwan begins charging a carbon emissions levy on major companies, with payments due this weekend, to seed …
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Tokyo launches matcha support program to save threatened tea fields
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTokyo bets on matcha to preserve threatened tea fields Tokyo backs matcha production to save threatened tea fields, offering subsidies, training and export support to help farmers tap rising overseas …
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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C chip to power $300 AI-capable entry-level laptops
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiQualcomm Snapdragon C Platform Targets $300 Budget Laptops Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon C Platform aimed at $300 entry-level laptops, with Acer, HP and Lenovo partnering amid globally rising CPU and …
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Sojitz launches public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia to repair investor reputation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSojitz shifts to public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia Sojitz shifts to public-sector investments in Uzbekistan and Australia, backing hospitals and infrastructure to rebuild investor confidence and expand footprint Japan’s …