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Japan's Idemitsu Kosan secures 4m barrels of crude oil for Vietnam
Supply will help maintain domestic production and Japan-bound petroleum exports
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
A trial showed the drug significantly extended the life of afflicted cats.
Source: The Japan Times
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SusHi Tech Tokyo underway, bringing startups, big companies and investors together
Organizers of Asia's largest startup convention hope the event results in 10,000 business negotiations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks
For about eight weeks, Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded on their tanker in the Persian Gulf, sometimes watching drones and missiles explode as…
Source: Japan Today
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Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan's northeast
Ryota Haga was in high school when the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan triggered a deadly tsunami and swept away his family home in the quiet northeastern…
Source: Japan Today
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Struggling to understand Sanaenomics? A new book helps.
Takaichi argues the solution is investment — with Aida proposing a "high-pressure economy" where demand outstrips supply and the government breaks the deadlock.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi opposes urging public to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday took a negative stance on urging the Japanese public to limit energy usage amid supply uncertainties due to the war in the…
Source: Japan Today
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Decoupling and South Korea’s new capitalism
Now, instead of always reinvesting profits, South Korean firms are delivering more short-term value to shareholders — a change that could help keep capital in the country.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi's approval rating slips as glow from US-Japan summit fades
Nikkei poll shows majority oppose stepping up arms exports
Source: Nikkei Asia
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King Charles' visit to U.S. to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles' state visit to the United States will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump,…
Source: Japan Today
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