Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record 8.9 Trillion Yen Defense Budget for FY2027 Japan’s Defense Ministry seeks a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for FY2027, aligning with the current five-year …
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Qdenga dengue vaccine approved in India as Takeda seeks national rollout
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTakeda dengue vaccine Qdenga cleared in India as company seeks national immunisation rollout Takeda dengue vaccine Qdenga won approval from India’s CDSCO in July 2026, and the company is pushing …
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Kumamoto earthquake: Takaichi announces over ¥20 billion and seeks major disaster designation
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Pigeon CEO seeks new growth as China’s birth rate hits record low
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPigeon China faces growth squeeze as CEO Ryo Yano seeks new engines after birthrate slump Pigeon China, the Japanese infant-care group’s largest market, now drives more than 60% of operating …
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Osaka high school baseball enters late stage as Osaka Toin seeks repeat
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito2026 Osaka High School Baseball Tournament advances to late stages as fourth-round draw set for July 17 The 108th 2026 Osaka High School Baseball Tournament moves into its late stages …
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Vietnam finance center seeks global investors from 2027 amid funding shortfall
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiVietnam International Financial Center to Court Global Investors for $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Push Vietnam’s International Financial Center will court global investors from 2027 to help finance $1.5 trillion in infrastructure …
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Japan seeks early rice stockpile buyback amid cabinet inflation concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoReserve rice buyback divides government as lawmakers press for early purchases amid falling rice prices Lawmakers press for a reserve rice buyback as prices fall, prompting debate with the prime …
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IAEA inspections in Iran: Agency holds initial talks and seeks to dispatch inspectors promptly IAEA inspections in Iran advance after initial talks, with Director Rafael Grossi urging robust verification and …
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Merdeka Gold Resources opens flat in Hong Kong IPO seeks overseas capital
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMerdeka Gold Resources IPO Debuts in Hong Kong as Shares Open Flat Amid Weakening Gold Prices Merdeka Gold Resources IPO drew international demand for 89.67 million Hong Kong depositary receipts …
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Japan seeks World Cup knockout berth after 0-0 halftime against Sweden
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan vs Sweden: Japan holds 0-0 at halftime and needs a point to reach World Cup knockout stage Japan must earn at least a draw against Sweden to secure progression; …