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Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons
Last week, the U.S. president threatened countries with an immediate 50% tariff if they supplied Iran with weapons.
Source: The Japan Times
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Travel Alerts•
Japan Asks Suppliers to Release Materials
The Japanese government is urging suppliers to release critical materials to the market. They believe some shortages are due to companies hoarding supplies fearing future scarcity.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
China's Unfinished Buildings Impact Real Estate
China's real estate market faces challenges with unfinished buildings. Government efforts to deliver apartments are leading to corner-cutting by some developers.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Pompompurin's Cheeky Sumo Debut!
Sanrio's Pompompurin joins the Japan Sumo Association collab with adorable keychains. See the characters in sumo attire at the Sanrio Exhibition in Tokyo this spring!
Source: SoraNews24
Events•
Songkran Crowds Surge in Bangkok Amid Fuel Price Hike
Rising fuel costs are keeping Songkran revelers closer to home. Bangkok is experiencing larger crowds as a result, though spending is down overall.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Amazon Autos adds Mazdas, Subarus to offerings in US
E-commerce site partners with local dealers to streamline car-buying process
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Soaring oil prices threaten Japan's municipal bus, sewer services
Local bus operator forced to refill at the pump as supply dwindles
Source: Nikkei Asia
Travel Alerts•
Tesla's Shanghai factory can build humanoid robots, China boss says
Vehicle plant has potential to solve mass-production challenge
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japanese bathtub makers halt orders as material shortages bite
Major suppliers have stopped giving delivery dates for their own products.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Trump, ‘The Art of the Deal’ and the ‘TACO’ myth
The question is not whether Trump "chickens out," but whether the final outcome leaves him in a stronger position.
Source: The Japan Times
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