PayPay life insurance push: to buy T&D Financial Life Insurance for $839 million PayPay will acquire T&D Financial Life Insurance for about $839 million, entering Japan’s life insurance market by …
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Airbnb launches Tokyo luggage storage this year and plans 175-city rollout
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAirbnb luggage storage debuts in Tokyo in 2026 as company broadens services Airbnb luggage storage will launch in Tokyo in 2026, broadening services beyond rentals as the company plans a …
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Cell AgriTech plans commercial production of cultivated unagi in Singapore
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCell AgriTech advances lab-grown unagi, plans large-scale production in Singapore Cell AgriTech advances lab-grown unagi to commercialization, scaling bioreactor production in Penang and preparing large-scale manufacturing in Singapore. Cell AgriTech, …
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Trump announces plans to speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, Risking Strain With China President Trump said on May 20 he will speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te, a move …
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Japan eSIMs Guide Reveals Best Truly Unlimited and Semi‑Unlimited Plans
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraUnlimited eSIMs for Japan: How to distinguish semi‑unlimited plans from truly unlimited 5G options Compare unlimited eSIMs for Japan: daily caps, 5G and fair‑use policies explained to help travellers, digital …
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China’s CXMT reports 1,688% Q1 profit surge and plans STAR Market listing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s CXMT Posts Massive Q1 Gains as Net Profit Jumps 1,688% Ahead of STAR Market Listing CXMT reported Q1 net profit up 1,688% and revenue up 719% driven by AI …
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Kaori Sakamoto Olympic medalist details retirement plans at Kobe press conference
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKaori Sakamoto retirement announced at Kobe press conference as skater addresses future Kaori Sakamoto retirement: The 26-year-old Japanese star held a press conference in Kobe on May 13, 2026, after …
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Calbee Plans Black-and-White Potato Chip Packaging as Government Schedules Hearings
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoCalbee to adopt black-and-white packaging for potato chips amid naphtha supply concerns Calbee black-and-white packaging will be used for some potato chip products as naphtha-related ink supply worries grow; the …
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2nd Street plans 50 Thailand stores by 2035 amid secondhand fashion boom
by Sato Asahiby Sato Asahi2nd Street Thailand Targets 50 Stores by 2035 as Secondhand Fashion Gains Traction 2nd Street to grow in Thailand from 10 to 50 stores by 2035, tapping rising demand for …
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SoftBank plans lithium- and cobalt-free batteries to power Japan AI data centers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSoftBank batteries to be made in Japan as group pursues lithium- and cobalt-free cells for AI data centers SoftBank to produce lithium- and cobalt-free batteries in Japan, aiming to power …