Pakistan to Create Balochistan Security Corridor, Form Paramilitary Force to Protect Mineral Investments Pakistan plans a dedicated Balochistan security corridor and new paramilitary force to safeguard mining projects and reassure …
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JBIC, top banks approve ¥350bn loans for US energy and diamond projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJBIC financing: Japan-backed lenders agree up to Â¥350 billion for three U.S. projects Japan Bank for International Cooperation-backed financing worth about Â¥350 billion will support a U.S. power plant, crude …
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Japan trading houses diversify investments, boost LNG projects amid Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and broader gas investments as climate targets are revised Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and natural gas investments as Mitsubishi Corp. …
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Japan and Australia agree to fast-track six critical minerals projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Australia to fast-track six critical minerals projects to diversify supply chains Japan and Australia will fast-track six critical minerals projects, including rare earths and nickel, to diversify supply …
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Technology
Niseko builders warn styrofoam shortage from Iran war delays luxury home projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaStyrofoam Shortage Threatens Niseko Luxury Home Projects as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Ripple Through Supply Chains Styrofoam shortage tied to Strait of Hormuz oil disruptions is delaying luxury home and …
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Health
Wildfire smoke could cause 30,000 additional US deaths by 2050, study projects
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraStanford Study Warns Wildfire Smoke Deaths in U.S. Could Rise Sharply by 2050 Study warns wildfire smoke deaths in the U.S. could rise sharply by 2050, adding tens of thousands …
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Japan megabanks, JBIC commit ¥250 billion to finance US energy projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan megabanks and JBIC to lend Â¥250 billion for first U.S. projects under Japan-U.S. tariff agreement Japan’s megabanks and state-backed JBIC will provide Â¥250 billion in loans for initial U.S. …
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Business
GLP Japan projects Tokyo logistics hub costs to surge 80%, topping $8bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGLP Japan: Tokyo Logistics Hub Costs Projected to Surge Nearly 80% GLP Japan’s Tokyo logistics hub faces a projected cost surge of roughly 80%, pushing total investment above $8 billion …