Japan, Indonesia to Begin Talks on Asagiri-class Destroyer Export Japan and Indonesia will begin talks to export an Asagiri-class destroyer, a significant step after Tokyo revised its defense export policy …
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Yamada Holdings and Edion confirm merger talks, board to decide June 5
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoYamada Holdings and Edion in Talks to Merge, Creating Â¥2.5 Trillion Consumer Electronics Group Yamada Holdings and Edion consider a merger to form a Â¥2.5 trillion retail group, aiming to …
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Komeito accelerates merger talks with Constitutional Democratic Party and Reform Union
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKomeito says talks to accelerate centrist merger with Rikken, aims for decision during Diet session Komeito secretary-general Nishida announced accelerated talks for a centrist merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party …
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US and Iran Talks Continue as US Strikes Vessels, Iran Alleges Breach
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S.-Iran ceasefire talks falter as strikes and asset moves raise tensions U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks face setbacks while Washington and Tehran clash over wording, asset releases and strikes in the Gulf, …
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Himeji Dokkyo University launches third-party probe into directors’ cash during transfer talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoThird‑party probe launched over Himeji Dokkyo University transfer after cash and hospitality allegations Dokkyo Gakuen confirms third-party probe into alleged cash payments and hospitality during Himeji Dokkyo University transfer talks …
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Samsung Electronics resumes pay talks as government weighs emergency arbitration
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSamsung strike talks resume as Seoul weighs emergency arbitration to avert walkout Samsung strike talks resumed in Seoul on May 18, 2026 as unions press for pay and bonuses; government …
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Trump says no Taiwan commitment, will decide arms sale after Beijing talks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTrump-Xi summit: Trump makes no commitment on Taiwan, says arms sale to Taipei to be decided soon At the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing on May 15, 2026, President Trump declined …
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent starts talks with China’s He Lifeng in Incheon
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBessent and He hold preparatory talks in Incheon ahead of U.S.-China summit in Beijing U.S.-China summit talks in Incheon saw Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meet Vice Premier He Lifeng to …
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Japan to launch Mercosur talks by summer despite Brazilian beef import hurdle
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer, faces Brazil beef hurdle Japan to launch Japan-Mercosur talks by summer to secure resources and expand trade with a 300m market; Brazil beef …