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China Criticizes Taiwan Premier's Japan Visit
China has condemned Taiwan's premier's visit to Japan, escalating regional tensions. This could potentially impact diplomatic relations and travel policies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Vietnam's Tết: Travel & Spending Trends Evolve
Vietnam's Lunar New Year (Tết) sees a shift in spending habits. More shopping is online, and individuals prioritize personal spending during the holiday.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Vietnam Airport Graft Arrests
Officials are arrested in Vietnam over bribery and bid rigging related to Ho Chi Minh City airport construction. The investigation involves state officials and leaders of a Turkey-led consortium.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China studying 'profound' impact of AI on jobs, official says
Housing minister absent at news conference on improving livelihoods
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Samurai Japan outlasts South Korea in back-and-forth thriller at WBC
Japan improved to 2-0 in the 2026 WBC.
Source: The Japan Times
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Rapper-turned-mayor Shah's party set to prevail in Nepal election
Voters weary of status quo opt for change with new centrist group
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. hotels seek World Cup boost after tourism dip under Trump
The U.S. hospitality sector has been reeling from a tourism slump. The country became the only major destination to see a drop in foreign visitors last year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Taiwan’s premier makes rare visit to Japan for WBC
The visit by Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai was the first known planned trip to Japan by a sitting premier from the island since the two sides severed diplomatic ties in 1972.
Source: The Japan Times
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Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Despite Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee has allowed six Russian athletes to represent the country.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nintendo sues U.S. government over reciprocal tariffs
Trump's tariff policies affected Nintendo's business by forcing the company to delay the start of preorder sales in the United States for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Source: The Japan Times
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