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South Korea rolls out $17bn 'wartime' budget as oil spike rattles economy
Panic buying of garbage bags exposes weaks links in petrochemical supply chain
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes
The Iran-backed group's chief said such negotiations with Israel would amount to "surrender."
Source: The Japan Times
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Indonesia deflects airlines' requests to raise airfare caps
Government prepares work-from-home policy to reduce fuel consumption
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S.-Israeli war on Iran pushes consumers to reconsider fossil fuel alternatives
Consumers are responding to one of the largest disruptions in global oil markets by embracing low-carbon technologies that promise lower bills.
Source: The Japan Times
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As Wegovy patent ends in India, generic drugs flood a niche market
Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly lean on trust as weight-loss drugs wait for liftoff
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Iran war-related gas shortage renews focus on India storage
Middle East crisis highlights South Asian country's lack of reserves
Source: Nikkei Asia
Food•
Saitama Sake: Rediscovering Local Rice
Gonda Shuzo brewery in Kumagaya is pioneering sake made with Sake Musashi rice. This initiative aims to define the unique terroir of Saitama's sake region.
Source: The Japan Times
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Singapore Aims to Be Gold Hub
Singapore is partnering with JPMorgan and UBS to establish itself as a major gold hub. The city-state also plans to offer vaulting services for foreign central banks.
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Government wants small firms to enhance business literacy
The outline emphasizes that quality control and management planning capabilities should be enhanced.
Source: The Japan Times
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'One Piece,' 'Demon Slayer' publisher Shueisha boosts multilingual manga
Japanese company releases weekly manga content in 9 languages for overseas audience
Source: Nikkei Asia
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