Three-day food stock proves insufficient at Kumamoto nursing home after quake Kumamoto nursing home Suishouen faced depleted three-day food stock after a July 28 quake, forcing rationing and emergency measures …
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Business
U.S. imports from Asia surge as retailers stockpile before July tariffs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. imports from Asia rise in June as retailers rush to beat July tariff increase U.S. imports from Asia rose in June as retailers and manufacturers accelerated purchases to avoid …
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Politics
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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Politics
Ibaraki tire fire engulfs outdoor stockpile and sends black smoke over neighborhood
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYuki tire fire engulfs outdoor stock at Ibaraki tyre shop, sending thick black smoke over neighborhood A large Yuki tire fire broke out June 10 around 3:00 p.m. at a …
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Politics
Naphtha supply concerns prompt Japanese government intervention as firms stockpile
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNaphtha supply tensions expose widening gap between government assurances and industry action Naphtha supply tensions prompt firms to take defensive measures as government insists overall volumes are sufficient, raising industry-government …