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Shell still 'positive' on LNG despite Mideast supply disruption
Asian developing markets to drive growth, energy major says
Source: Nikkei Asia
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How Pokemon and Resident Evil rewrote gaming history
1996 was a seminal year for gaming, an era of rapid iteration and change that stands in contrast to the tedious yearslong development schedule of today.
Source: The Japan Times
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Thai parliament to elect new PM on March 19, house speaker says
Anutin expected to be reelected following his party's landslide win
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Foxconn eyes another record year in 2026 as AI turbocharges sales
Key Nvidia supplier downplays impact of memory chip crunch but warns of war uncertainties
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
We find out if there’s any truth to the so-called “cross-section scam”. For all the high praise showered upon Japanese convenience store sandwiches by overseas tourists, local customers have been less
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese panel begins talks on improving development aid
The panel of 10 specialists on areas including development policy will discuss ways to strengthen the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Source: The Japan Times
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US missile shortage in Mideast risks taxing resources of Asian allies
Japan faces production crunch, systems reportedly moved out of South Korea
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Daifuku eyes humanoid robots for logistics sector in 3 years
Automation equipment maker looks to expand lead in global market share
Source: Nikkei Asia
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No LGBTQ+ measures at over half of workplaces in Japan: survey
The figure slightly improved from 57.2% in 2022 and 60.4% in 2023, according to the survey.
Source: The Japan Times
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Takaichi says no current plan to deploy SDF for Hormuz escort mission
The prime minister said such an operation would be legally “very difficult,” adding that Japan had not been asked to join a coalition to help secure vessels in the waterway.
Source: The Japan Times
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