Japan Pursues Asian Partnerships as Naphtha Supply Disruption Hits Chemicals Sector Japan moves to forge Asian partnerships after the Iran conflict caused a naphtha supply disruption, seeking resilient regional chains …
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Japan designates China its most serious security concern, seeks deeper U.S. cooperation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan defense white paper to name China main security concern, cite radar lock and North Korea developments Japan defense white paper to name China main concern, cite radar lock on …
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Xi Jinping Concludes North Korea Visit, Seeks to Shore Up Beijing’s Influence
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiXi Jinping visit to North Korea underscores Beijing’s regional strategy as Pyongyang advances weapons ties Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea on June 9, …
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Japan-led Antarctic meeting seeks protection for emperor penguins amid opposition
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAntarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima nears close as emperor penguin protection and tourism rules face deadlock Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Hiroshima heads into its final plenary with disputes …
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Japan seeks NATO DIANA accelerator participation, aims to be first non‑NATO country
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan seeks entry to NATO’s DIANA accelerator, aiming to join as first non-member Japan seeks to join NATO’s DIANA accelerator to gain access to dual-use technologies and deepen defence-industry cooperation …
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U.S.-China Summit Seeks Stability but Fails to Resolve Taiwan Tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-China summit produces conciliatory rhetoric but leaves Taiwan and Iran energy issues unresolved U.S.-China summit in Beijing: Trump and Xi pledged cooperation while key disputes—Taiwan, arms sales, and Iran-linked energy …
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Olympus shares rebound as Bob White seeks FDA product safety resolution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiOlympus CEO Bob White Sees Share Recovery as Markets Await FDA Resolution of Product Safety Issues Olympus CEO Bob White has steered the company through a tumultuous first year, largely …
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Trump Beijing Visit Seeks Practical Gains as China Readies Moves on Taiwan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump’s visit to China opens on May 13, 2026, with Taiwan a central focus Trump’s visit to China begins May 13, 2026, with talks on trade, Iran and Taiwan. Tokyo …
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Idemitsu Kosan forecasts Hormuz crisis easing in July, seeks alternate oil sources
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIdemitsu says Hormuz crisis will ease by July as it secures non‑Middle East oil supplies Idemitsu Kosan says the Hormuz crisis will ease by July and that oil prices could …
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Croatia seeks role in India-Middle East-Europe corridor, offers ports as EU gateway
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCroatia says its ports should serve as EU gateway for the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor Croatia positions its Adriatic ports as EU gateways for goods from the Pacific, joining calls …