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China cuts 2026 GDP growth target to 4.5%-5%, lowest in decades
Premier Li acknowledges 'difficulties and challenges' as Beijing strives for 2035 economic goal
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Researchers uncover mechanism behind <i>beni kōji</i> health problems
Though it had been known that puberulic acid was behind the high-profile health scare in 2024 involving supplements, it was unclear how the substance damaged kidneys.
Source: The Japan Times
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Activist fund Oasis calls on Kao to hold shareholders' meeting over supply-chain risks
The fund received numerous whistleblower allegations concerning Kao’s practices, including potential links to deforestation and human rights violations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Fukushima Plant: Final Water Release for FY2025
The Fukushima nuclear plant is discharging its final round of treated water for fiscal year 2025. This release, concluding on March 24, involves approximately 7,800 tons of treated water containing tritium.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran Conflict: Asia Aid Revival?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warns that escalating conflict in Iran could trigger a resurgence of COVID-style aid for Asia's poorest nations. This may affect travel and tourism-related infrastructure projects in vulnerable countries.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump's Tariffs: Impact on Japan Travel?
Nikkei Asia discusses the future of Trump's tariffs. What could this mean for travel costs and trade relations with Japan?
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Fuel anxiety spreads in Asia as Hormuz closure throttles supplies
Energy companies invoke 'force majeure' clauses, Myanmar limits vehicle operations
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tokyo High Court orders Unification Church to dissolve
The high court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s decision last year that stripped the group of its status as a religious organization.
Source: The Japan Times
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Taiwan indicts 62 people linked to suspected scam center operator Prince Group
Taipei prosecutors say Taiwan was one of the locations where the group's chairman had funneled funds via shell companies, buying luxury goods, sports cars and real estate.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takeda Pharma to cut 400 US jobs in overhaul ahead of CEO switch
Japanese company pivots to more promising fields in the key market
Source: Nikkei Asia
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