Japan Faces 'Brutally Hot' Days with Temperatures Topping 40°C
The Japanese government has designated July 22, 2026, as a 'brutally hot day' amid soaring temperatures and issued heat stroke alerts nationwide.
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The Japanese government has designated July 22, 2026, as a 'brutally hot day' amid soaring temperatures and issued heat stroke alerts nationwide.
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Technology shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following gains in US tech stocks, while oil prices eased despite fresh military tensions involving US targets in the Middle East.
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The U.S. chipmaker Nvidia will supply foundational AI technologies to Toyota Motor’s Woven City smart city project in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture.
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Samsung Electronics faces internal strife as device division employees protest a massive compensation gap favoring chip division workers.
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Singapore's Progressive Wage Model now includes the pest management sector, ensuring structured wage increases linked to skills and productivity for about 1,800 workers.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 AM
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As Johor prepares for a state election, rising living costs and housing prices overshadow political affiliations among Chinese voters.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 2:39 AM
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Japan's only planned nuclear fuel reprocessing plant is nearly 30 years behind schedule, complicating efforts to manage spent fuel as the country restarts and builds new nuclear power plants.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 8, 2026, 12:31 AM
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Rising orders from data centers boost Fujikura's fiber-optic cable production, improving its business outlook.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 11:18 PM
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Despite concerns over political autonomy and external pressures, Hong Kong asserts its position as a leading financial center by leveraging institutional strengths and adapting to a changing global order.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 10:14 PM
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Senior economists highlight the need for coordinated efforts to maintain housing affordability amid rising luxury demand and foreign investment in Tokyo and Osaka.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 7, 2026, 8:28 AM
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Chinese banks and tech firms have outpaced the US in fintech patent applications over the past decade, marking a significant shift in global financial technology innovation.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 6:47 PM
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Japan's MUFG Bank and JCB introduce a premium credit card with exclusive perks to attract affluent consumers from Southeast Asia, starting in Indonesia and Thailand.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 12:13 PM
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A new HSBC survey reveals institutional investors prefer offshore yuan markets and are increasing allocations, with Hong Kong as a key hub for seamless large-scale yuan operations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 9:16 AM
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Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, and others are removing personalized AI chatbot features in response to new government rules.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 6, 2026, 7:16 AM
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Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth management center and climbed to second place in global competitiveness rankings, signaling a strong recovery and renewed momentum.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 1:39 AM
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Robert Lee, North America president at LG Energy Solution, highlights the progress and ongoing challenges for Asian Americans in the industrial sector over the past 30 years.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 5, 2026, 3:58 AM
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Robert Lee, North America president at LG Energy Solution, highlights the rise of Asian Americans over 30 years but notes ongoing underrepresentation in the industrial sector.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 5, 2026, 2:24 AM
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Japan partners with the UN Development Programme to address the environmental and logistical challenges posed by the shrinking Caspian Sea.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 4, 2026, 3:05 PM
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A coalition of Indonesian civil society organizations urges the global anti-money laundering watchdog to review Indonesia's membership, citing concerns over new legislation potentially enabling money laundering.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 2, 2026, 6:20 AM
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Allegations of financial irregularities at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have led to resignations and arrests, threatening a key project linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP ahead of crucial state elections.
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