Alibaba Pupu acquisition under consideration to challenge Meituan in quick‑commerce Alibaba eyes Pupu acquisition to strengthen its quick-commerce offering and challenge Meituan, while regulators press platforms to rein in price …
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Trump weighs Taiwan call and potential arms sale as Beijing warns Washington
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan tensions rise after Trump signals possible call with President Lai, Beijing demands Washington honor week-old ‘understanding’ Beijing warns Washington to respect a week-old "understanding" after President Trump’s China visit, …
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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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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi weighs supplementary budget to curb summer power bills
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan weighs supplementary budget as Middle East trade shocks and rising energy bills squeeze households Japan may prepare a supplementary budget through March 2027 as Middle East trade disruptions and …
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Bank of Japan weighs further bond purchase cuts amid Takaichi circle caution
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Weighs Further Cuts to Government Bond Purchases as Tokyo Voices Caution Bank of Japan considering further cuts to government bond purchases next year as Prime Minister Sanae …
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Malaysia’s economy slows in Q1 2026 as Middle East conflict weighs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMalaysia economy slows in Q1 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs sap momentum Malaysia economy edges lower in Q1 2026, growing 5.3% year-on-year as external shocks and higher …
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Japan Weighs Reinstating Summer Electricity and Gas Subsidies as Prices Rise
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment Considers Reintroducing Electricity and Gas Subsidies for Summer 2026 Japan may reintroduce electricity and gas subsidies for July–September 2026 as Middle East fuel risks drive prices up; a supplementary …
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Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa Weighs Postponing Reopening Amid Police Search
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAsahiyama Zoo reopening under review after staff linked to alleged body abandonment Asahiyama Zoo’s planned reopening faces reconsideration after a male employee has been questioned in connection with an alleged …