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Japan's Shin-Etsu to invest $3.4bn in US for PVC materials production
Chemical giant anticipates steady demand and easing Chinese oversupply
Source: Nikkei Asia
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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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Nuclear power project could be added to investment package, sources say
The project is designed to strengthen energy supply chains for the U.S. and Japan as war in the Middle East renews concerns about energy security.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan hopes the tea leaves prove auspicious ahead of the WBC
“We’re communicating more, little by little,” Shohei Ohtani said of the Japan team at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nearly 150 missing after Iranian warship sinks off Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's navy rescued 32 sailors but hopes were fading for 148 other sailors, the island's Foreign minister and defense officials said.
Source: The Japan Times
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Government outlines new national intelligence committee
To be chaired by the prime minister, the new committee will be responsible for countering espionage activities by foreign agents.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo stocks drop for third day on war in Middle East and growing uncertainty
Concerns are growing that the conflict could drag on and oil prices could rise further.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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Japan's Orix to sell scaffolding rental unit to Carlyle for $610m
Deal gives US investment firm new foothold in Japanese infrastructure
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Government panel on foreign buyers of land to submit proposal this summer
The panel convened as the government aims to submit a bill to tighten restrictions on land purchases by foreign nationals in the current parliamentary session.
Source: The Japan Times
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