Yamaha launches YZF-R2 sport bike in India as middle-class demand shifts to premium motorcycles Yamaha unveiled the YZF-R2 in Chennai on Aug. 27, 2026, signaling a push into India’s higher-priced …
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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risk From Middle East, AI, Weaker Yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risks as Markets Price Possible September Rate Hike Bank of Japan deputy governor warns inflation risk from Middle East conflict, AI investment and …
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USS George Washington assigned to Middle East amid ongoing Iran hostilities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUSS George Washington Deployed to Middle East as Iran Crisis Deepens USS George Washington arrives in Middle East waters on Aug. 19–20, 2026 to begin operations amid the Iran crisis, …
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ANA Holdings posts ¥19.4bn Q1 profit, warns of Middle East fuel risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiANA profit falls as jet fuel surge and Middle East conflict squeeze Q1 earnings ANA profit dips to ¥19.4 billion in April–June as jet fuel costs rise amid Middle East …
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Hong Kong hosts Saudi LEAP conference to reignite Middle East tech ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLEAP Conference in Hong Kong Rekindles China–Middle East Tech Links LEAP conference in Hong Kong draws Chinese tech firms seeking Middle East expansion, spotlighting AI, robotics and healthcare partnerships amid …
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Itochu and Daikin launch aluminum recycling venture to cut Middle East dependence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiItochu and Daikin to Launch Aluminum Recycling Venture to Reduce Japan’s Middle East Dependence Itochu and Daikin will recover aluminum from used commercial air conditioners in a new recycling venture, …
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Kevin Rudd urges Japan and middle powers to defend rules-based order
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKevin Rudd urges middle powers, including Japan, to unite in defense of the rules-based order Kevin Rudd urges Japan and other middle powers to unite diplomatically and economically to preserve …
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Chinese energy firms report first-half profit surge after Middle East war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese energy companies post strong H1 gains as oil spike boosts profits Chinese energy companies report strong first-half gains as Middle East conflict lifted oil prices; CITIC Resources and US‑blacklisted …
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JTB forecasts profit growth and 10% sales rise despite Middle East conflict
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJTB Profit Growth Returns as Overseas Travel and Inbound Demand Lift Sales JTB projects a return to profit growth as overseas travel and inbound tourism offset a domestic slump, with …