Japan-China tensions deepen as Beijing accuses Tokyo of ‘new militarism’ amid regional diplomatic ripples Japan-China tensions escalate as Beijing calls Tokyo a ‘new militarism’; Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar issued veiled warnings …
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Fujii Kaze Dominates Music Awards Japan with Four Wins, Including Album of the Year Fujii Kaze wins four awards at Music Awards Japan as Prema is named Album of the …
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Samsung secures major AI foundry orders as TSMC capacity strains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung chipmaking services attract Google, AMD, Tesla and BYD as TSMC capacity tightens Surging AI demand strains TSMC’s capacity, prompting Google, AMD, Tesla and others to seek Samsung chipmaking services …
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Min Aung Hlaing secures diplomatic boost as Xi Jinping hosts state visit
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMin Aung Hlaing state visit to China on June 16, 2026 signals Beijing’s diplomatic embrace Chinese-hosted state visit on June 16, 2026 in Beijing highlights growing ties between Xi Jinping …
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Toyota secures 24-hour Le Mans victory after racing division split
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToyota Le Mans victory credited to split of racing division as Nakajima delivers on pledge Toyota Le Mans victory on June 14 in Nagoya paid off after the company reorganised …
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Rokid secures Toyota affiliate investment to boost Japan expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRokid wins investment from Toyota affiliate as it scales AI smart-glasses push in Japan Toyota affiliate invests in Rokid to expand AI smart-glasses in Japan, aiming at consumer uptake, industrial …
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Lee Jae Myung secures stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …
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Mayer & Cie secures Huixing lifeline to withstand Chinese competition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHuixing backing gives Mayer & Cie new lease of life amid pressure from Chinese rivals Huixing’s backing revitalizes Mayer & Cie, the German circular knitting-machine maker used by H&M and …
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US-China summit shows China asserting parity as Trump secures economic gains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS-China summit in Beijing yields managed stability but few concrete breakthroughs Meta description: Trump and Xi met in Beijing on May 14, 2026; the US-China summit preserved a managed relationship …
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MBK Partners secures deal for Altemira Holdings after Makino bid blocked by regulators
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMBK Partners acquisition of Altemira Holdings reported by Nikkei MBK Partners acquisition of Altemira Holdings signals a new push by the Asian private equity firm into Japan’s manufacturing sector, Nikkei …