Multilateral institutions face ‘hard time’, ADB chief Masato Kanda warns Masato Kanda says multilateral institutions face a ‘hard time’ amid geopolitical strain and AI disruption, urging ADB and WTO to …
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Malaysia central bank governor warns Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Asian economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz disruption fuels energy crisis and threatens Asian supply chains Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels an energy shock that raises industrial input, logistics and food costs, threatening growth …
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Utsunomiya warns after 20 bear sightings near city center in two days
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUtsunomiya bear sightings prompt citywide warnings after roughly 20 reports over two days Utsunomiya bear sightings have been reported about 20 times between June 6–7, with animals observed moving from …
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U.S. central bank independence threatened, former Fed vice chair warns amid inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCentral bank independence faces renewed pressure as global inflation returns Former Fed official warns central bank independence is at risk as the shift from deflation to inflation prompts monetary policy …
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Nissan warns rising interest costs push annual payments past 110 billion yen
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNissan Interest Payments Balloon as High-Interest Financing and Downgrade Raise Costs Nissan’s interest payments top ¥110 billion as high-interest financing and an S&P BB- downgrade push borrowing costs higher and …
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Five Eyes warns Chinese spies use job platforms to target classified staff
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFive Eyes Warns of Chinese Spies Using Job Platforms to Target Officials Five Eyes warn Chinese spies are using job platforms to recruit officials with classified access, urging governments and …
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China unveils strict outbound investment rules, warns of retaliation against foreign firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina issues new outbound investment rules to tighten control over overseas deals China issues new outbound investment rules to curb overseas deals for national security, warning of retaliation against discriminatory …
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Naphtha shortages threaten Japan’s medical disposables, PM Takaichi warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan confronts naphtha supply risks after Middle East strikes, raising alarm over medical disposables Japan moves to diversify naphtha supply chains after Feb. 28 strikes on Iran disrupted petrochemical feedstocks …
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SanDisk CTO warns memory-centric AI race will deepen global chip shortages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMemory chip shortage deepens as Sandisk CTO warns of a “memory‑centric” AI race Global demand for memory chips surges as AI growth drives a tight market; customers are actively seeking …
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ECB warns markets underestimate geopolitical and fiscal risks as bond yields rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEuropean Central Bank Says Markets Are Underestimating Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks European Central Bank warns markets are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks; urges temporary energy measures as bond yields rise …