Travel Alerts•
Japan lenders rush to cash in on country's $50bn chip industry
Mizuho Bank to set up new semiconductor desk as SMBC plans chip-focused consortium
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Samsung, LG display units take on China rivals with high-end OLED push
South Korean giants grow market share for first time in 8 years
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan's IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy ramp up aircraft engine maintenance
Heavy industry companies aim to boost aviation profit margins as demand grows
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Unification Church appeals dissolution order to top court
The special appeal came after the Tokyo High Court last week upheld the dissolution order issued by the Tokyo District Court.
Source: The Japan Times
Culture•
South Korea punches ticket to World Baseball Classic quarterfinals
South Korea won a three-way tiebreaker to advance.
Source: The Japan Times
Travel Alerts•
Japan gives order to prepare for release of oil reserves
Strait of Hormuz standoff threatens most of country's crude imports
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China's battery giant CATL beats earnings estimate on storage system demand
Diversification push bears fruit for EV battery king as revenue hits record
Source: Nikkei Asia
Transport•
Cosco Halts Panama Port: Impact on Shipping
China's Cosco shipping line has suspended operations at Panama ports amid rising tensions. This could potentially lead to shipping delays and increased costs for goods coming to Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Food•
Asahi Beer Restores Full Shipments After Cyberattack
Asahi Breweries will fully resume shipments in April after a cyberattack disrupted operations. This means travelers can expect normal availability of Asahi beer products throughout Japan.
Source: The Japan Times
Events•
Italy Defeats USA in World Baseball Classic
Italy stunned the United States with an 8-6 victory in the World Baseball Classic. The US team now faces potential elimination from the tournament.
Source: The Japan Times
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