LNG prices stay elevated as Gulf tankers resume but supply damage keeps markets tight Global LNG prices remain elevated as tankers begin moving again around the Persian Gulf, while damaged …
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Ajinomoto urged to hike insulating film prices amid AI chip boom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAjinomoto Faces Investor Push to Raise Insulating Film Price Amid AI-Driven Chip Demand Ajinomoto insulating film price comes under investor pressure as activist Palliser urges the food maker to increase …
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Urea prices fall after China authorizes exports as industry warns of turbulence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFertilizer prices plunge after late‑April peak as China moves to ease urea exports Fertilizer prices have eased sharply since April 30, 2026 as Chinese approvals for urea exports added supply, …
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Asahi poll: 57% of Japanese doubt prices will fall after US–Iran accord; public split on SDF deployment Asahi poll: 57% of respondents say they cannot expect prices to fall after …
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Japanese supply chains face prolonged disruption and higher prices after Iran deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms warn supply chains may not return to normal after Iran war disruptions Japanese firms warn supply chains may not return to pre-conflict norms after Iran war disruptions, spurring …
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Malaysia gold retailers warn rising bullion prices squeeze working capital and inventories
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold Prices Squeeze Malaysia’s Jewellery Retailers as Profits Rise but Cash Tightens Rising gold prices squeeze Malaysia’s jewellery retailers, forcing design shifts and new financing as profits rise but working …
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Hormuz Strait reopening approved by Trump could ease Japan gasoline prices
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump Announces Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Japan May See Gradual Relief in Fuel Supply and Prices Deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz announced June 14–15, 2026 could …
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Chrome Hearts popularity in Japan drives secondhand prices threefold in three years
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChrome Hearts surges in Japan as youth demand and K-pop ambassadors drive resale prices threefold Chrome Hearts’ popularity in Japan has surged, with K-pop ambassadors and younger shoppers pushing resale …
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Iran war prompts Japanese manufacturers to raise prices amid resource shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Manufacturers Face Price Pressure as Iran War Drives Up Resource and Packaging Costs Nikkei survey: most Japanese food and daily necessities makers have raised or plan price hikes as …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen deficit-financed budget to curb gasoline prices despite fiscal concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Approves 3.1 Trillion Yen Supplementary Budget to Shield Consumers from Rising Fuel Costs Japan approves a 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to shield consumers from rising fuel costs, keeping …