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Analysts Warn World Will Bear Long-Term Costs of America's Strategic Retreat
A commentary in Nikkei Asia argues that the United States is experiencing a 'Suez moment'—a decisive loss of global dominance—and that the geopolitical and economic consequences will reverberate across the world for ...
Shin-Etsu's PVC Unit Weathers Iran Disruption by Shifting to US Shale Gas
Japanese chemical giant Shin-Etsu has managed to insulate its PVC business from turmoil linked to Iran by pivoting to US shale gas as a feedstock, demonstrating how energy diversification can buffer companies from geopol...
LCD Panel Prices Rise as TV Makers Build Inventory for World Cup Season
LCD panel prices are climbing as television manufacturers increase orders in anticipation of stronger consumer demand tied to upcoming World Cup broadcasts. The buying surge is tightening supply and pushing prices higher...
Japan Unveils 'Dr. S' Bullet Train That Inspects Tracks While Carrying Passengers
Japan has introduced a new Shinkansen model called 'Dr. S' that combines passenger service with automated track inspection capabilities. The dual-function train represents an innovation in railway maintenance, allowing r...
Japan to Release 50 Million Medical Gloves from National Stockpile
Japanese authorities plan to release 50 million medical gloves from the country's strategic stockpile in response to supply concerns. The move is intended to ease shortages and stabilize the domestic healthcare supply ch...
Japanese Machinery Maker Establishes Vacuum Pump Joint Venture in India
A Japanese machine manufacturer has set up a vacuum pump venture in India, marking an expansion into one of Asia's fastest-growing industrial markets. The move reflects broader Japanese corporate interest in India as a m...
Japan Plans to Strengthen Defense of Pacific Sea Lanes Linking US, Australia and Asia
Japan is considering bolstering its military presence along key Pacific maritime routes that connect the United States, Australia, and Asia. The initiative is part of Tokyo's broader effort to enhance regional security a...
Counterfeit Japanese Brands—From Hondas to Baby Products—Proliferate in Cambodia
Fake goods bearing Japanese brand names, ranging from Honda motorcycles to infant products, are widespread in Cambodia, posing risks to consumers and damaging the reputation of legitimate manufacturers. The counterfeit t...
110 Japanese Firms Across Industries Join Domestic Emissions Credit Market
A diverse group of 110 Japanese companies—spanning sectors from insurance to railways—have joined Japan's emissions credit trading market, signaling growing corporate commitment to carbon reduction goals. The expansi...
China's Unfinished Housing Projects Continue to Weigh on Property Market
Incomplete residential buildings remain a significant drag on China's real estate sector, undermining buyer confidence and stalling recovery efforts. The persistent backlog of unfinished projects reflects the lingering f...
Marubeni Acquires Spanish Energy Supplier in Push Into Europe and Latin America
Japanese trading house Marubeni has purchased a Spanish energy supplier as part of a strategic expansion into European and Latin American markets. The acquisition marks a significant geographical diversification for the ...
Ancient Chinese thieves: skills, codes and punishments of the criminal underworld
A historical feature examines how thieves in ancient China operated within a shadowy subculture governed by strict discipline and honour codes. Those caught faced severe state punishment including facial tattooing, amput...
China's AI industry eyes shift away from open-source strategy
Chinese tech firms have embraced open-sourcing AI models as a core competitive strategy, lowering costs and broadening talent access. However, analysts suggest the next phase of China's AI development may diverge from th...
Shanghai hotels cut faecal bacteria rates to under 1% with hygiene drive
Shanghai has achieved faecal bacteria contamination rates of below 1% in hotel rooms, far below the 81% positive-test rate recorded in a widely cited 2012 US study. The improvement reflects targeted hygiene measures focu...
Women's Reservation Act 2023 Officially Comes Into Force via Gazette Notification
India's Women's Reservation Act 2023 has officially come into force, as confirmed by a Gazette notification. Women MPs across parties welcomed the development while also cautioning against its political 'weaponisation', ...
Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect, Leaders May Visit White House
A 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has come into force. U.S. President Donald Trump stated he expects Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun to visit the White House within four...
Subodh Gupta's Large-Scale Exhibition 'A Fistful of Sky' Opens at NMACC Mumbai
Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta has unveiled one of his largest solo shows, titled 'A Fistful of Sky', at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). The artist described the exhibition as a collection o...
Udhayanidhi Stalin Accuses BJP of Threatening Tamil Language and Tamil Nadu's Rights
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin declared that the 'fascist BJP regime' poses a threat to the Tamil language, Tamil Nadu, and its rights, while campaigning in Madurai ahead of the 2026 state assembly e...
South Korea's Escaped Wolf Recaptured After Nine-Day Manhunt
A runaway wolf that escaped in South Korea has been captured after a nine-day search that gripped the nation and even inspired a meme coin. The search was marked by numerous twists and turns before authorities finally ap...
Hong Kong Sevens bars forecast up to 40% revenue surge despite airfare concerns
Bars and restaurants around Hong Kong are anticipating a significant boost during the Sevens rugby tournament, with some operators projecting up to 40% more business than a typical weekend. Operators are brushing off con...