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Japanese public bathhouses face closure as rising fuel prices squeeze century-old operators
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Mitsubishi Materials hikes tungsten prices over 200% as China export curbs tighten supply
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US-Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz Sends Brent Above $106 as Shipments Halt Oil prices climbed after renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupted shipping and U.S. President Donald Trump ordered …
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Beijing Auto Show Sees Global Dealers Push China-Made Green Vehicles Amid Rising Oil Prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGlobal Dealers Target China-Made Green Vehicles at Beijing Auto Show Global dealers at the Beijing auto show seek China-made green vehicles as rising fuel costs push demand, driving Chinese automakers …
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MTT Shipping IPO Makes Tepid Debut as Company Warns of Rising Oil Prices
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMTT Shipping IPO Falters on Bursa as Middle East Tensions and Fuel Costs Weigh on Market Confidence Malaysian shipping group MTT Shipping and Logistics saw a muted debut for its …
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China cuts gasoline prices to ease refiners’ margin pressure as ceasefire deadline looms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina cuts gasoline prices in first reduction this year after Iran ceasefire China cuts gasoline prices for the first time this year after a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, a …
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India weak monsoon threatens harvests and fertilizer supply, pushing food prices higher
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Golden Week 2026 Warns Tokyo Travelers of Crowds and Soaring Prices
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraGolden Week 2026 travel guide: dates, crowds and how to plan for Tokyo and beyond Plan ahead for Golden Week 2026 travel in Japan with practical tips on dates, transport, …
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Naphtha shortage forces Japanese manufacturers to raise prices and cut output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNaphtha shortage pushes up prices and forces production cuts across Japan Japan grapples with a naphtha shortage that is driving up costs for plastics and finished goods, hitting manufacturers and …