Circle and Nomura to use stablecoin for instant foreign-exchange settlement for Japanese firms by 2027 Circle and Nomura plan a stablecoin-based FX service to enable near-instant cross-border settlement for Japanese …
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Japan government finalizes plan to amend Imperial Household Law, allow male-line adoptions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision: Government to allow adoptions from former princely houses as an “exception” Japan on June 24, 2026 set an outline for an Imperial Household Law revision to …
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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son abandons succession plan to pursue artificial superintelligence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank’s Masayoshi Son Puts Succession on Hold to Chase Artificial Superintelligence SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son will abandon his succession timetable to extend leadership and focus on developing artificial superintelligence, saying …
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Hong Kong opens two-month consultation on Chinese-style five-year plan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHong Kong launches public consultation on first Chinese-style five-year plan Hong Kong opens two-month public consultation on its first Chinese-style five-year plan to align with Beijing and Greater Bay Area …
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WCFO announces plan to double Cambodia fiber-optic capacity amid AI data center demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWCFO to Double Production of Fiber‑Optic Cable Components in Cambodia Amid AI Data‑Center Boom Hong Kong manufacturer WCFO will roughly double fiber‑optic cable components production in Cambodia to meet rising …
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Hanoi unveils gradual plan to restrict gasoline motorbikes, keeps EU standards
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHanoi softens roadmap for gasoline-powered motorcycles while keeping EU emissions standards Hanoi has unveiled a revised roadmap to restrict gasoline-powered motorcycles, opting for a slower, more gradual transition that keeps …
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MetroResidences Japan announces five-year plan to expand to 5,000 serviced apartments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan immigration fuels MetroResidences’ push to grow serviced apartments tenfold MetroResidences plans to expand serviced apartments from 500 to 5,000 over five years, targeting demand tied to Japan immigration and …
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Legislative consensus plan to secure imperial family leaves spouses and children unresolved
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLawmakers unveil “consensus” plan to secure Imperial family numbers but leave spouses and children unaddressed Lawmakers unveiled a ‘consensus’ plan on June 8, 2026 to secure Imperial family numbers; spouses’ …
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CP All shareholders overwhelmingly reject CP Group finance consolidation plan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCP All restructuring plan rejected as shareholders deliver 96% "no" vote CP All shareholders overwhelmingly rejected the CP All restructuring proposal on May 29, 2026, with 96% opposing the transfer …
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Osaka Metropolis plan advances as councils approve statutory council ahead of third referendum
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoOsaka metropolis plan moves forward as city council approves statutory council, paving way for third referendum Osaka metropolis plan advances after Osaka City Council on May 27 approved a bill …