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Vietnam's Tết: Travel & Spending Trends Evolve
Vietnam's Lunar New Year (Tết) sees a shift in spending habits. More shopping is online, and individuals prioritize personal spending during the holiday.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Vietnam Airport Graft Arrests
Officials are arrested in Vietnam over bribery and bid rigging related to Ho Chi Minh City airport construction. The investigation involves state officials and leaders of a Turkey-led consortium.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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US, Japan eye $13bn Japan Display plant as part of $550bn package
Strategic importance of displays leaves America cautious about reliance on China
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Samurai Japan outlasts South Korea in back-and-forth thriller at WBC
Japan improved to 2-0 in the 2026 WBC.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nintendo sues U.S. government over reciprocal tariffs
Trump's tariff policies affected Nintendo's business by forcing the company to delay the start of preorder sales in the United States for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Source: The Japan Times
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Middle East tensions disrupt maritime transport to Japan
The impact of the shipping freeze is spreading, with some Japanese automakers considering cutting production due to stalled exports.
Source: The Japan Times
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U.S. hotels seek World Cup boost after tourism dip under Trump
The U.S. hospitality sector has been reeling from a tourism slump. The country became the only major destination to see a drop in foreign visitors last year.
Source: The Japan Times
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Iran president says forces told not to attack nearby states
Gulf states have urged Iran to avoid retaliating against them and some have said the U.S. and Israel cannot use their airspace or territory for any attacks on Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Despite Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee has allowed six Russian athletes to represent the country.
Source: The Japan Times
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Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Exclusive drinks will make you feel like you’re biting into a choux cream pastry. Starbucks is a leader in the world of dessert drinks, but its newest release looks set to raise the bar even further,
Source: SoraNews24
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