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ASEAN+3 growth may hit 4-year low if Iran war drags on: economist
China, Japan, Korea more exposed to energy risks than Southeast Asia, according to AMRO
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Animal Crossing plushie pouch towels and cozy socks show up at Family Mart convenience stores
Family Mart’s celebration of the Nintendo series continues with fuzzy, useful, and, most importantly, cute merch. The villagers of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing video game series recently moved into new
Source: SoraNews24
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Bangladesh garment makers see some costs triple in wake of Iran war
Fabric and yarn prices on the rise, squeezing margins in an already struggling sector
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Bab el-Mandeb: Asia's other energy choke point put at risk by Iran war
90% of its March oil flows went to Asia; threat to trade not yet priced in, analysts say
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan-owned tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
Testosterone isn’t a magic cure-all for middle age
The reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women.
Source: The Japan Times
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BWH Hotels expects travel boom in Asia to drive expansion plans
Best Western brand owner looks to add more than 70 properties in region this year
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Lakers' Luka Doncic to seek treatment hamstring strain in Europe
Doncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
Source: The Japan Times
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Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk apologizes for performance against Man City
Liverpool's limp surrender sparked a mass exodus of its 8,000 fans well before the final whistle.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
Peanuts and Coke: Japan's New Viral Drink Trend
A quirky American tradition, mixing peanuts with Coca-Cola, has become a viral sensation in Japan. Inspired by a Haruki Murakami essay, locals are embracing this sweet and salty concoction.
Source: SoraNews24
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