Japan potato import ban: Government cites 21 pests and schedules hearings in September Japan announces a potato import ban citing 21 pests and microbes. Hearings with farmers and officials start …
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Prabowo Faces Business Warnings Over Fiscal Risks to Economic Targets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBusiness Leaders Question Prabowo Subianto’s Ambitious 2027 Budget Targets amid Fiscal Concerns Economists and business groups warn President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious 2027 budget targets may raise policy uncertainty and fiscal …
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Japan’s consumption tax cut on food risks bond-market shock for investors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s consumption tax cut on food raises fiscal and bond-market alarms A consumption tax cut on food pledged by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may satisfy a campaign promise for the …
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Nonlife insurers forecast $10 billion AI data center market amid cascading risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI Data Center Insurance Nears $10 Billion as Nonlife Insurers Brace for Cascading Risks Nonlife insurers are expanding AI data center insurance as the market moves toward a $10 billion …
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Bank of Japan warns of faster rate hikes amid rising inflation risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Signals Faster Rate Hikes Possible as Ueda Warns of Inflation Upside Bank of Japan held its policy rate steady on July 31, 2026, warning that higher inflation …
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ANA Holdings posts ¥19.4bn Q1 profit, warns of Middle East fuel risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiANA profit falls as jet fuel surge and Middle East conflict squeeze Q1 earnings ANA profit dips to Â¥19.4 billion in April–June as jet fuel costs rise amid Middle East …
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Indian rupee expected to stabilize after RBI measures as oil risks persist
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRupee May Stabilize After RBI Measures but Oil Price Risks from U.S.-Iran Conflict Persist Indian rupee may stabilise after Reserve Bank measures, but its recovery depends on oil prices amid …
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Mizuho Bank launches framework to finance Japan–South Korea corporate ties amid geopolitical risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMizuho Bank launches framework to bolster Japan–South Korea business ties amid rising geopolitical risks Mizuho Bank unveils financing framework to boost Japan-South Korea business ties, with loans and advisory support …
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Tin demand to triple as AI drives server growth, Indonesia supply risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAnalyst Warns AI-Led Boom Will Triple Tin Demand, Raising Supply Risks from Indonesia AI-driven growth could triple tin demand for data center servers within five years, heightening supply risks from …
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Bank of Japan signals possible rate rise if inflation risks prevail
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan governor signals possible rate rise if upside inflation risks persist Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on June 3 that if upside risks to prices come …