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Japan ethylene makers scramble to avoid May production crunch amid Iran war
Chemical companies hike prices for intermediate materials as costs climb
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Bhutan's hydropower offers big draw for Japanese AI investment, says PM
Country also seeks to double number of Japan tourists to diversify visitors
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Coach says Asia champion Japan needs 'different tools' to win World Cup
Japan beat Women's Asian Cup host Australia 1-0 in Saturday's final in Sydney to lift the trophy for the third time in four tournaments.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to downgrade China ties from 'most important' as tensions persist
Draft diplomatic bluebook cites Beijing's export restrictions on dual-use goods targeting Japan
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Tiger deaths highlight Thailand's poor track record on animal welfare
Petting zoos let tourists snap selfies with rare species -- at a heavy cost
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China protests to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in
An individual who claimed to be a Japan Self-Defense Forces officer scaled the wall and forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday morning.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran conflict reveals cracks in U.S.-backed deterrence
No amount of foreign weaponry can substitute for a stable regional order built on cooperation, interdependence and rational economic incentives.
Source: The Japan Times
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Building the energy resilience ASEAN+3 needs
Strengthening energy resilience is not only an energy-policy priority; it is a macroeconomic imperative.
Source: The Japan Times
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The Trump White House is a black swan: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
1st Trump term didn't help us predict behavior in the 2nd, 'Black Swan' author says
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump to Visit China in May After Iran Delay
Donald Trump is planning a May visit to China for talks with Xi Jinping. The trip aims to project confidence amidst Middle East tensions and manage relations with Beijing.
Source: The Japan Times
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