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Indonesia detains 13 Japanese nationals over suspected fraud
Local police in Vietnam have also detained four Japanese individuals on suspicion of defrauding victims in Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
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Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Billions turned in to police, and billions returned to owners. Botanists and economists agree that money doesn’t grow on trees, but it turns out that there’s actually a whole lot of cash to be found i
Source: SoraNews24
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Starbucks Japan has a limited-edition candle…that hasn’t sold out yet
Does this mean the candle isn’t any good? Starbucks is famous for its limited-edition wares, especially in Japan where you can get everything from sakura mugs and tumblers through to chocolatey Valen
Source: SoraNews24
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Asian stocks rebound despite ongoing Iran tensions
South Korea and Japan surge after steep sell-off; uncertainty clouds Brent crude
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan’s Human Washing Machine pods are now on sale for home use, and they’re not cheap
But can you really put a price on this kind of science fiction-grade luxury? When visitors to last year’s Expo 2025 world’s fair in Osaka saw that Japanese company Science was displaying a human washi
Source: SoraNews24
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China sets lowest growth target since 1991 as old model falters
The shift signals Beijing’s comfort with a slower pace while seeking more sustainable growth drivers to replace debt-fueled property and infrastructure investment.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nepal votes in 'historic' elections triggered by Gen Z protests
Interim PM calls for voter participation as experts predict intense contest
Source: Nikkei Asia
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IMF warns Laos over 'unsustainable' debt levels
Lender urges government to move away from debt service deferrals
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China's defense budget swells another 7% as military purges draw scrutiny
Premier omits 'opposing hegemonism' from speech ahead of expected Trump visit
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Luckin Coffee backer set to buy Blue Bottle from Nestle
Centurium Capital to run Luckin, Blue Bottle separately
Source: Nikkei Asia
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