Cocovie targets China as ‘V-beauty’ demand lifts Vietnamese coconut skincare Cocovie is pitching coconut-based "V-beauty" skincare to Chinese consumers, leveraging social media momentum, influencer marketing and regional retail partnerships to …
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Japan chipmakers’ equipment sales to China drop 10% amid Beijing push
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s chipmaking equipment sales to China fall 10% as Beijing boosts domestic vendors Japan’s top five chipmaking equipment makers posted a 10% decline in combined sales to China for the …
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN aims to become Japan’s Grammys amid export push
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Japan $550 Billion Pledge Funds US Push to Expand Nuclear Exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. to Use Japan’s $550 Billion Investment Pledge to Back Nuclear Power Expansion and Export Drive U.S. Commerce Secretary says part of Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge will fund U.S. …
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Cannes Festival Sees Producers Push for Co-production and Distribution Rights
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCannes Film Festival 2026: Asian films shine as producers push co‑production and wider distribution rights At Cannes Film Festival 2026, Asian filmmakers led by Japanese directors drew attention both on …
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Nissan warns rising interest costs push annual payments past 110 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Interest Payments Balloon as High-Interest Financing and Downgrade Raise Costs Nissan’s interest payments top ¥110 billion as high-interest financing and an S&P BB- downgrade push borrowing costs higher and …
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India gold loans gain appeal as tariffs push domestic gold prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold-backed loans in India surge as import duty hike lifts domestic gold prices India’s sharp increase in gold import duties on May 13 has pushed domestic bullion prices higher, making …
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ECB chief economist Lane warns oil shock likely to push June inflation forecast higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiECB rate outlook: Lane signals inflation revision and further tightening Philip Lane tells Nikkei the ECB will lift its June inflation forecast as oil shocks push prices, reinforcing a path …
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Emergency clause debated in Lower House panel as ruling parties push drafting
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoEmergency provisions debate intensifies in Lower House as parties split on emergency decrees Japan’s Lower House constitutional review panel heard party statements on May 14, 2026, focusing on proposed emergency …
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Ford CEO warns on national security as senators push Chinese auto ban
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFord Seeks Partnerships with Chinese Automakers While Warning Against Their Entry to U.S. Market Ford seeks partnerships with Chinese automakers to boost global competitiveness, but CEO Jim Farley warns that …