Naphtha shortage sparks renewed push to reduce single-use plastics across Japan Shortage of naphtha tied to Middle East tensions has disrupted packaging supplies, prompting bakeries, retailers and restaurants to pilot …
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SpaceX exposure prompts Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management to halt new investments
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMitsubishi UFJ Asset Management pauses new investments in fund holding SpaceX ahead of IPO Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management paused new subscriptions to a fund holding SpaceX and Anthropic after a …
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Gold price surge prompts Indian couples to postpone weddings, buy lighter jewelry
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia Families Delay Weddings as Gold Prices Surge Rising gold prices are forcing Indian families to change wedding plans, opt for lighter jewellery and seek alternative financing as consumers adapt …
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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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AI-Powered Stock Trading Prompts Asian Regulators to Tighten Oversight
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI-Powered Stock Trading Prompts Regulators to Tighten Oversight in Asia and Beyond Regulators are increasing scrutiny of AI-powered stock trading as firms deploy complex machine learning models across markets, raising …
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Fake undercover police car prompts Tokyo arrest after crash injures passenger
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFake undercover police car leads to arrest after Tokyo crash; passenger injured Tokyo police arrest 23-year-old after a December 21, 2025 crash while driving a fake undercover police car; passenger …
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Anthropic’s Mutos Prompts Japan to Consider Active Financial System Shutdown
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Considers “Active Shutdown” of Financial Systems to Counter AI Mutos Cyber Risk Japan’s public-private financial council considers ‘active shutdown’ of banking systems to counter AI Mutos cyber threats, drafting …
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Yen weakness prompts Japanese firms to revisit defenses against foreign takeovers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiProlonged Yen Weakness Spurs Japanese Firms to Reassess Takeover Defenses Prolonged yen weakness is prompting major Japanese companies to review and strengthen takeover defenses as foreign buyers gain relative purchasing …
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Claude Mutos prompts Japan to order cyber defenses for critical infrastructure
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan orders urgent cybersecurity measures after concerns over AI "Claude Mutos" Japan moves to strengthen cyber defenses after high-performance AI "Claude Mutos" raised fears it could expose weaknesses in critical …
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Trump Gold Card visa prompts immigration attorneys to warn wealthy applicants
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump’s “gold card visa” draws warnings from immigration lawyers Immigration lawyers warn wealthy clients against President Trump’s gold card visa, citing legal uncertainty, a $15,000 filing fee, litigation risk and …