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Canada has announced a new investment in a major economic development project in the Philippines, joining efforts led by the United States and Japan to strengthen regional supply chains and infrastructure. Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said that Canada will invest around 2 million US dollars in an economic hub linked......
Toyota Motor Corporation has reported a significant decline in annual net profit, citing the impact of American tariffs, geopolitical instability in the Middle East, and rising raw material costs. The Japanese automotive giant announced that its net profit for the 2025–2026 fiscal year fell by 19.2%, despite continued growth in global......
Japan has expressed strong support for the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco regarding the Sahara region, describing it as a realistic and practical solution under Moroccan sovereignty. The position was confirmed during recent diplomatic discussions marking the 70th anniversary of relations between the two countries. In a joint communiqué......
Asia is facing a dangerous convergence of inflationary pressures as a looming El Niño weather event and record temperatures compound the economic fallout from the Middle East oil crisis, threatening to drive food and energy costs sharply higher in the second half of 2026 at a moment when central banks across the region are already struggling......
Astronomers have confirmed the presence of a thin atmosphere around a small frozen body orbiting the distant reaches of the solar system, overturning long-held assumptions about what small icy worlds are capable of. The object, designated (612533) 2002 XV93, measures approximately 500 kilometers in diameter and lies beyond Neptune. It is now......
Japan and Australia signed a series of agreements on critical minerals and energy cooperation during a bilateral summit in Canberra, as both countries move to secure supply chains under mounting pressure from global oil market instability linked to tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister......
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to hold talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during an official meeting focused on energy security and strategic cooperation, according to media reports. The discussions come as Japan continues to rely heavily on Australia as its main supplier of liquefied natural gas, a......
In the world of Japanese kabuki theatre, appearance is inseparable from performance, and one of the most essential elements is the wig. This traditional art form, known for its dramatic makeup, elaborate costumes, and stylized acting, relies heavily on highly specialized craftsmen who create and style these iconic hairpieces. At the Kabuki-za......
Japan is reported to have intervened heavily in the foreign exchange market, spending more than 30 billion dollars to support the yen as it weakened against the US dollar, according to local media reports. The intervention, estimated at around 5,000 to 6,000 billion yen (approximately 32 to 38 billion dollars), marks the country’s first......
Growing concerns about excessive screen time are emerging in Japan, where a recent national survey suggests that a notable proportion of young people may be struggling with social media addiction. The study found that around 7% of individuals aged 10 to 19 could be classified as “pathological users,” indicating difficulty in reducing......
The Strait of Hormuz closure blocks 20% of global oil and comparable liquefied natural gas flows, sparking the modern era's largest energy disruption. Asian governments ration fuels, revive coal power, and fast-track nuclear plans. Western oil majors post surging profits as supplies dwindle. The International Energy Agency calls this......
China's military announced Thursday that its naval and air forces carried out combat readiness patrols near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed South China Sea feature. The action coincided with ongoing multinational exercises led by the Philippines and United States. Beijing framed the patrols as measures to defend its sovereignty. The Southern......
Brent crude slipped below 110 dollars a barrel on Thursday, pulling back from a brief spike above 120 dollars the previous day, one of the most volatile stretches on oil markets since the start of the Strait of Hormuz crisis two months ago. The sharp moves underscore a market caught between fears of a prolonged supply disruption and repeated......
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