Five Years Since the Apple Daily Closure: Hong Kong Security Law Reshapes Regional Media On the fifth anniversary of the Apple Daily closure, reporters and press freedom advocates say Hong …
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Activist investors press Japanese rail operators to unlock real estate value
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese rail operators urged to unlock value from vast property holdings Activist investor pressure mounts as Nomura and others push Japanese rail operators to unlock value from underutilized real estate …
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Takaichi press handling faces criticism as Kihara defends limited briefings
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi press handling draws criticism as Kihara defends limited briefings May 29, 2026 – Kihara defended Prime Minister Takaichi’s press handling after criticism of a brief May 25 roadside briefing, …
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Press freedom watchdog urges Myanmar transition to include media rights benchmark
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPress freedom in Myanmar must be a benchmark for transition, watchdog urges Watchdog urges Southeast Asian governments to make press freedom in Myanmar a benchmark for political transition amid severe …
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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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Takaichi Cabinet approval falls to 59.1% in April Jiji Press survey
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaTakaichi Cabinet approval rating slips to 59.1% in April Jiji Press poll Takaichi Cabinet approval rating at 59.1% in April Jiji Press poll; LDP backing slips as public is split …