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Overseas investors unload $4.6bn in Japan stocks after Iran strikes
Risk-off selling surges in week following Middle East attacks
Source: Nikkei Asia
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As yen nears 160, forex intervention alarm bells stay silent
Traders see yen-buying operations unlikely under current market conditions
Source: Nikkei Asia
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The Best eSIMs for Visiting Japan — Tested and Compared
The eSIM market has totally exploded in recent years. With so many options out there, it can be hard to pick the best eSIM for your trip to Japan. That’s why we’ve done the legwork for you. Whatever t
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Japan not planning to send minesweepers to Middle East, Takaichi says
The prime minister said that while details about the use of sea mines are unclear, Japan wouldn’t be able to get involved in mine clearance as long as the conflict continues.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to speed oil reserve release by skipping bidding for distributors
Private stockpile being tapped to fill gap before drawdown of national reserves
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Kaga Electronics to open Singapore plant as China firms move offshore
Japanese contract manufacturer sees rising demand from businesses fleeing US-China tensions
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Taiwan to expand US LNG imports in response to Hormuz closure
Energy source fuels half of island's electricity, with Qatar a major supplier
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Approval rate for Takaichi's Cabinet drops to 59%: poll
The rate fell to the lowest level since Takaichi's inauguration last October, but it remained relatively high after rising to 63.8% last month.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan startup eyes clinical trials for stem cell-based diabetes treatment
Orizuru Therapeutics seeks breakthrough to reduce insulin doses for Type 1 patients
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Swire faces costlier Coke cans as Iran crisis drives up aluminum prices
Southeast Asia to be impacted 'a bit more'; airline unit Cathay hikes fuel surcharges
Source: Nikkei Asia
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