Danantara sovereign wealth fund under scrutiny as civil society asks global watchdog for probe Indonesian civil society groups have urged the Financial Action Task Force to review Danantara sovereign wealth …
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China’s Ethnic Unity Law takes effect as UNHCR and EU urge repeal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect, Prompting Global Calls for Repeal China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into force on July 1, 2026, …
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Japanese Banks Urge Government and BOJ to Secure Dollars for Tariff Projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Banks Seek Dollars to Finance Projects from U.S.-Japan Tariff Deal Japan’s major banks and state-backed lender JBIC are scrambling to secure dollars to finance the first wave of projects …
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Typhoon Risk in Japan Predicted to Increase in 2026, Authorities Urge Preparedness
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraTyphoon in Japan 2026: How to prepare, stay safe and respond during peak season Japan typhoon guide 2026: Essential safety steps, sources for real-time warnings, and practical preparation advice for …
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Suicide prevention experts urge policymakers to prioritize economic supports
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSuicide prevention advocates push economic solutions as public-health strategy People urging suicide prevention to include housing, food and income supports say economic insecurity often triggers suicidal crises, not just clinical …
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Electric vehicles: Japan and automakers urge EU to revise subsidy rules
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and Toyota Urge Revisions to EU EV Subsidy Rules Tying Aid to In‑Bloc Assembly Japan and automakers, led by Toyota, urge the EU to amend proposed ‘Made in Europe’ …
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Spain, Slovenia and Ireland urge debate to suspend EU‑Israel Association Agreement Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have asked the EU to debate suspending the EU‑Israel Association Agreement, citing alleged human‑rights breaches. …