U.S. war costs against Iran top $37.5 billion as Trump warns of strikes near Natanz Defense Secretary Hegges told senators on July 21, 2026 that U.S. war costs against Iran …
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Singapore economy grows 5.7% in Q2 as Iran war erodes AI-driven gains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSingapore economy slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 as Middle East conflict tempers AI-driven gains Singapore economy grew 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 as Middle East conflict …
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Chinese steel exports flood Southeast Asia amid Iran war and Western tariffs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese steel exports driving supply glut in Southeast Asia, World Steel Association warns World Steel Association warns Chinese steel exports driving a supply glut in Southeast Asia amid rising local …
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Ukraine war forces wounded soldiers to await unmanned ground vehicle rescues
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWounded Soldiers in Eastern Ukraine Wait for Unmanned Ground Vehicles as FPV Drone Threats Rise Wounded soldiers in eastern Ukraine face delayed evacuations as unmanned ground vehicles are deployed to …
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Chinese energy firms report first-half profit surge after Middle East war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese energy companies post strong H1 gains as oil spike boosts profits Chinese energy companies report strong first-half gains as Middle East conflict lifted oil prices; CITIC Resources and US‑blacklisted …
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Japan seeks Asian partnerships to secure naphtha supply chains after Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Pursues Asian Partnerships as Naphtha Supply Disruption Hits Chemicals Sector Japan moves to forge Asian partnerships after the Iran conflict caused a naphtha supply disruption, seeking resilient regional chains …
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Iran war prompts Japanese manufacturers to raise prices amid resource shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Manufacturers Face Price Pressure as Iran War Drives Up Resource and Packaging Costs Nikkei survey: most Japanese food and daily necessities makers have raised or plan price hikes as …
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Pentagon chief says Taiwan arms sales decoupled from Iran war, Trump decides
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan arms sales ‘decoupled’ from Iran war, Pentagon chief says at Shangri‑La Dialogue At the IISS Shangri‑La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Taiwan arms sales are …
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Li Auto posts $340 million first-quarter loss amid China EV price war Li Auto posts a $340 million Q1 loss as China’s fierce electric vehicle price war squeezes margins; the …
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RFM Corp CEO dismisses Iran war impact, says disruption will be temporary
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRFM Corp CEO says Iran war impact on Philippine ice cream and beverages is temporary RFM Corp CEO Jose Maria A. Concepcion III says the Iran war is a short-term …