Kumamoto earthquake: Semiconductors and Automakers Largely Resume, Local Damage Slows Recovery One month after the Kumamoto earthquake on July 30, 2026, semiconductor and automobile production in the prefecture has mostly …
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Chisato Moritaka and Up-Front Group donate ¥120 million to Kumamoto recovery
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoChisato Moritaka donates Â¥120 million to support Kumamoto earthquake recovery Chisato Moritaka and Up-Front pledge Â¥120 million for recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake; donation boxes will be placed …
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Kumamoto earthquake recovery accelerates amid 40°C heatstroke fears
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKumamoto earthquake recovery speeds up as 40.3°C heatwave raises risk of heatstroke Kumamoto earthquake recovery speeds up as authorities face a 40.3°C heatwave, expanding cooling shelters, restoring power and warning …
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Afghanistan faces fragile recovery as security improves but women’s rights, economy suffer
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFive years on, Afghanistan turmoil leaves security improved in parts but rights and economy severely constrained Five years after the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan turmoil continues to shape security, rights and …
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Semiconductor shipments lift South Korea GDP 0.6% in Q2 amid uneven recovery
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea GDP Rises 0.6% in Q2 as Record Semiconductor Shipments Power Growth South Korea GDP rose 0.6% in the second quarter as unprecedented semiconductor exports and robust IT shipments …
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Hokkaido Scallop Industry Warns Warming Waters Threaten Recovery After China Ban
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHokkaido scallops face growing threat from warming seas despite market shifts after China ban Hokkaido scallops are under pressure as warming waters cut catches, even after the industry reduced its …
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China tests experimental at-sea rocket recovery system to cut space costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina rocket recovery test succeeds with net-like system off Hainan on July 10, 2026 China rocket recovery test succeeds off Hainan on July 10, 2026, using a net-like system to …
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Iran and AI shake global markets as Fed and energy recovery loom
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMarkets Jolt: Iran and AI Drive Volatility in Global Stocks Global markets saw sharp swings in the first half of 2026 as Iran and AI unsettled investors while central banks …
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Philippines inflation threatens to slow household recovery, economists warn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …
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US Military Warns Munitions Depleted After Iran Strikes, Recovery Years Away
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS military ammunition depleted after Iran campaign, analysts warn of multi-year recovery US military ammunition stocks were heavily used in the Iran campaign, depleting key missile inventories; analysts warn some …