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Analysis: Why Xi can't say no to Trump visit despite the Iran strikes
Economic and political woes at home limit China's criticism of the US
Source: Nikkei Asia
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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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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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Japan insurers weigh higher premiums for shipping near Iran
Tokio Marine, Sompo Japan look to keep coverage around Qatar, Kuwait while hedging risks
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's next US investments likely to cover nuclear plant, copper refinery
Phase 2 of $550bn pledge could be announced at March 19 summit
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Man held for splashing oil-like substance at shrine near Tokyo in 2015
Masahide Kanayama, a 63-year-old man who lived in the U.S., was brought back to Japan under the U.S.-Japan extradition treaty.
Source: The Japan Times
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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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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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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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