Diamond smuggling in Vietnam prompts arrests, $57M haul and market panic More than 30 arrested in alleged diamond smuggling in Vietnam involving 141 shipments from India and Hong Kong worth …
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Japan announces 500 million yen Official Security Assistance for Cambodia
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Announces 500 Million Yen Cambodia Defense Aid Under Official Security Assistance Japan to provide 500 million yen in defense aid to Cambodia, supplying communications gear and patrol boats under …
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FamilyAlbum surpasses 30 million users and plans aggressive overseas expansion as Japan’s population declines
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFamilyAlbum hits 30 million users and announces overseas expansion push FamilyAlbum reaches 30 million users and plans overseas expansion of its family-focused photo app, adding services as Japan’s domestic market …
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Mori Trust forecasts 42 million visitors in 2026, urges post-2030 tourism strategy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan tourism: Mori Trust forecasts 42 million visitors in 2026 and urges post‑2030 strategy Mori Trust forecasts 42 million international arrivals in 2026, highlighting resilience in Japan tourism despite regional …
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LimX Dynamics raises $200 million for autonomous humanoid robots at $2.2bn valuation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLimX Dynamics Raises Nearly $200 Million at 15 Billion Yuan Valuation to Advance Humanoid Robots LimX Dynamics raised nearly $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the Shenzhen robotics …
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Yoshinoya Holdings acquires US ramen chain Kizuki for $28.7 million
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYoshinoya acquires Kizuki International for about $28.7 million to expand ramen business Yoshinoya acquires Kizuki International, buying the U.S. ramen chain for about $28.7 million to broaden its ramen footprint …
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VinFast prices VF2 at 188 million dong as Hanoi tightens motorcycle rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVinFast VF2 Priced at 188 Million Dong as Hanoi Tightens Rules on Gasoline Motorcycles VinFast launches the VF2 at 188 million dong ($7,148), its cheapest electric vehicle yet, targeting mass-market …
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Prime Minister Takaichi Prioritizes Imperial Household Law, But Party Friction Persists Prime Minister Takaichi on July 6, 2026, signaled she will press ahead with prioritizing revisions to the Imperial Household …
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Khamenei funeral fills Tehran mosque as government predicts 20 million attendees
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKhamenei funeral in Tehran draws massive turnout as Iran projects unity during U.S. talks Iran reports up to 20 million could attend Tehran events for Khamenei funeral; casket displayed at …
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Aflac Life confirms breach exposing personal data of 4.38 million policyholders
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAflac data breach exposes personal details of about 4.38 million policyholders in Japan Aflac data breach exposes names, addresses, phone numbers and some bank details of roughly 4.38 million customers …