Japan to Launch Government Rice Buyback to Stabilize Falling Prices Tokyo plans a government rice buyback to tighten supply after inventories swelled and rice prices fell, with the Ministry of …
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Business
University of Tokyo Faces Fiscal 2026 Deficit as Shrinking Reserves Threaten Research
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUniversity of Tokyo deficit in fiscal 2026 threatens research and could force staff cuts University of Tokyo deficit expected in fiscal 2026, with shrinking reserves putting research projects and staffing …
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Business
Pakistan applies for $10 billion US currency backstop to bolster forex reserves
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPakistan Seeks U.S. $10 Billion Backstop to Bolster Foreign Reserves Pakistan has formally applied for a U.S. $10 billion backstop facility to strengthen its defenses against foreign reserve shocks, Nikkei …
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Business
Casio invests reserves to close gap with rivals amid G-Shock slump
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCasio Share Price Climbs on Surge in Casio Watch Series; Company to Invest Reserves Casio’s share price has gained momentum as demand for its affordable Casio Watch series grows, even …
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Business
Bangladesh foreign reserves reach 2022 levels as Malaysia reopening boosts remittances
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBangladesh foreign exchange reserves climb to 2022 levels as remittances pick up Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves have risen back to levels last seen in 2022 as stronger remittance inflows from …
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Business
Central banks forecast gold reserves will rise while dollar holdings decline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCentral Banks Plan to Boost Gold Reserves as Dollar Holdings Fall, WGC Survey Finds World Gold Council survey finds 84% of central banks expect gold reserves to rise in five …
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Business
CK Hutchison unit sells entire VodafoneThree stake for £4.3bn to build cash reserves
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCK Hutchison Sells Entire Stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn to Bolster Cash Reserves CK Hutchison sells its entire stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3bn ($5.8bn), announced May 5, 2026, as the …
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Politics
Japan to Release 36 Million Barrels from Oil Reserves amid Hormuz Blockade
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan to Release Additional 36 Million Barrels from National Oil Reserves After Strait of Hormuz Disruption Japan will release 36 million barrels from its national oil reserves from May 1 …