U.S. helium exports rise as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan shift supply amid global squeeze U.S. helium exports surge to become the main supply source for East Asian chipmakers as …
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U.S. Emerges as Top Helium Supplier to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. Emerges as Leading Source in Asia’s Tightening Helium Supply for Chipmaking The U.S. has become the top supplier of helium to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan as geopolitical tensions …
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South China Sea: China escalates pressure on Philippines, fortifies Fiery Cross Reef
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Steps Up Pressure in South China Sea, Expands Fiery Cross Reef Facilities near Philippines China has intensified pressure in the South China Sea, expanding facilities at Fiery Cross Reef …
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China ratchets up South China Sea operations near Philippines and Japan
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s maritime pressure raises Taiwan tensions as Tokyo and Manila deepen defense ties China steps up South China Sea patrols near the Philippines and Japan, intensifying Taiwan tensions as Tokyo …
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South Korea cosmetic tourism surges as Chinese and Japanese flock to Seoul
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSurge in cosmetic procedures in South Korea raises strains on local healthcare Record numbers of Chinese and Japanese patients seek cosmetic procedures in South Korea, boosting clinics but straining hospitals …
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South China Sea 2016 ruling reaffirms legal force despite Beijing actions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Challenge to Arbitration: Philippines’ Counsel Says Ruling Still Binding on South China Sea On the 10th anniversary of the 2016 tribunal, Philippines lead counsel Paul Reichler said the South …
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Samsung, SK Hynix propose South Korea chip hub as AI demand surges
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea chip production hub plan unites Samsung and SK Hynix amid market caution South Korea aims to build a new chip production hub to anchor Samsung and SK Hynix …
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Tashkent airport breaks ground with Japan, South Korea and Saudi investors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan, South Korea and Saudi Investors Break Ground on New Tashkent Airport Japan, South Korea and Saudi partners break ground on the new Tashkent airport as Uzbekistan pushes to liberalize …
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China launches nuclear-capable missile into South Pacific, regional leaders decry breach
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPacific Nations Condemn China Missile Test in the South Pacific Pacific leaders denounce China missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone on June 6, 2026, prompting calls for stronger …
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Ukrainian Chamber in Japan announces civil drone technology partnership with Taiwan and South Korea
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUkrainian Chamber in Japan Pushes Civil Drones Collaboration with Japanese and Regional Firms Tokyo-based initiative seeks joint development and exports of civil drones, aiming to pair Ukrainian technology with Japanese …