Komatsu to boost North America supplies as AI-driven data center demand lifts sales Komatsu will increase supplies to North America as demand for AI-driven data center construction lifts sales, even …
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Ajinomoto and Daikin expand Taiwan operations to deepen AI supply chain ties
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese Suppliers Move Closer to Taiwan AI Supply Chain with Ajinomoto and Daikin Expansions Ajinomoto and Daikin are expanding operations in Taiwan to serve the island’s booming Taiwan AI supply …
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China restricts germanium, quartz and magnet exports to Taiwan, disrupting supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina restricts exports to Taiwan of germanium, quartz and certain magnets China restricts exports to Taiwan of germanium, quartz and some magnets, disrupting aerospace and optics supply chains and prompting …
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Japan dysprosium and yttrium imports plummet 80%, straining EV and chip supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Faces Severe Rare Earths Shortage as Chinese Export Controls Hit EV and Chip Supply Chains Japan’s rare earths supplies are collapsing amid Chinese export curbs; dysprosium and yttrium imports …
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Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Jump 20% as Scandium Project Draws U.S. Critical Minerals Support Sunrise Energy Metals’ stock jumped 20% on August 10, 2026 after U.S. officials identified the company …
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Hyakunousha launches Niigata company to secure Japanese rice supply for onigiri
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHyakunousha launches Niigata production arm to secure Japanese rice for premium onigiri growth Hyakunousha launches a Niigata production company to secure Japanese rice supplies, coordinate marketing and expand premium onigiri …
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Aisin Kumamoto plant damaged by earthquake halts parts supply and disrupts production
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAisin Kumamoto Plant Damaged in Earthquake, Disrupting Auto Production Earthquake-damaged Aisin Kumamoto plant halts production, prompting Toyota to extend suspensions at Fukuoka plants as companies race to restore supply and …
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Saindak Copper Mine Attacks Disrupt Pakistan Supply Routes, Threaten China Copper Imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSaindak copper mine convoys stalled by militant attacks, threatening China’s copper imports Saindak copper mine supply routes in Balochistan have been repeatedly attacked, creating an effective “economic blockade” that risks …
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Taiwan robotics push strengthens AI supply chain and aids aging society
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan ramps up robotics industry to strengthen AI supply chains and support an aging society, says tech minister Taiwan accelerates its robotics industry to bolster AI supply chains, ease demographic …
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Nichirei cyberattack disrupts KFC Japan supply and forces temporary closures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNichirei cyberattack forces KFC Japan to shorten hours as ingredient deliveries stall Nichirei cyberattack disrupts frozen-food distribution, forcing KFC Japan to cut store hours or temporarily close outlets as chicken …