BHP faces Port Hedland walkout as unions notify company of planned eight‑hour strike Unions at Port Hedland have informed BHP of an eight‑hour walkout that could cost the miner tens …
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China vehicle exports offset slowing domestic demand as experts warn of volatility
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina EV exports surge offsets weak domestic demand, automakers pivot abroad China EV exports are rising rapidly as domestic sales slow, with manufacturers shifting production and sales strategies to overseas …
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2025 rice surplus burdens Niigata warehouses as wholesalers warn losses
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito2025 rice surplus piles up in Niigata as private stocks hit decade high Private stocks of 2025 rice reached 2.49 million tons by April, straining warehouses in Niigata and raising …
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Philippines inflation threatens to slow household recovery, economists warn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippines inflation keeps households under pressure as recovery stalls Household incomes face slow recovery as Philippines inflation remains high, driven by fuel and food costs, leaving many families struggling to …
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Mount Fuji earthquake: scientists warn quake and typhoons could loosen ground
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMount Fuji earthquake jolts Yamanashi on June 26; scientists see no immediate volcanic threat Mount Fuji earthquake: magnitude-5.6 temblor struck near Fuji Five Lakes on June 26, 2026, with no …
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Malaysia gold retailers warn rising bullion prices squeeze working capital and inventories
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGold Prices Squeeze Malaysia’s Jewellery Retailers as Profits Rise but Cash Tightens Rising gold prices squeeze Malaysia’s jewellery retailers, forcing design shifts and new financing as profits rise but working …
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Asian inflation set to linger for months, economists warn after U.S.-Iran deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S.-Iran deal sparks Asian market rally but Asia’s inflation and commodity pain will persist A tentative U.S.-Iran deal to end the three-and-a-half-month war has lifted markets, yet economists warn that …
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AI-driven cyber threats imperil Asian businesses, experts at Future of Asia forum warn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI-driven cyber threats escalate, industry warns at Future of Asia forum At Nikkei’s Future of Asia forum, experts warned AI-driven cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, raising operational and supply …
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Japan’s listed companies report AI-driven profit surge but warn of Iran turmoil
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI boom drives strong corporate earnings as Iran turmoil clouds outlook Japanese firms report robust profits on AI boom, but geopolitical risk from Iran and supply-chain strains leave many firms …
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Trump Gold Card visa prompts immigration attorneys to warn wealthy applicants
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTrump’s “gold card visa” draws warnings from immigration lawyers Immigration lawyers warn wealthy clients against President Trump’s gold card visa, citing legal uncertainty, a $15,000 filing fee, litigation risk and …