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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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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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Canadian PM Carney says 'middle powers' can still shape the world
Canada, Australia can forge new coalitions, visiting leader tells Canberra lawmakers
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Canada is 'reliable' partner as global rules are tested: trade minister
Carney and Japan's Takaichi to discuss critical minerals, Maninder Sidhu says
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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Pentagon No. 3 says Japan knows about need to hike defense budgets ‘better than anybody’
The remarks, just over two weeks before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, hint that a spending hike will likely be discussed.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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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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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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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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