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Italy pays the price of Meloni’s stalled green energy transition
As fossil fuel prices surge, Italy is facing renewed scrutiny over its slow embrace of renewables.
Source: The Japan Times
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Man talked out of suicide leap threat at Tokyo Immigration Bureau building
A man believed to be a Turkish national attempted to jump from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau building in Minato Ward on Wednesday. Police said the man escaped…
Source: Japan Today
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Osaka police ask public for help on girl missing since 2003
Osaka prefectural police have appealed to the public for any information that might help them find out what happened to a nine-year-old girl who went missing on May…
Source: Japan Today
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PTT pivots to LNG trading as Middle East turmoil drives price volatility
Thai state-backed group seeks profit, energy security gains on expanded gas portfolio
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Garment workers face heat risks in Bangladesh as energy cuts curb cooling
Factories have turned off cooling amid energy restrictions caused by the Mideast war, with workers sweltering and a drop in productivity likely costing billions of dollars.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan’s core machinery orders fall 9.4% in March
Private-sector orders excluding those for ships and power equipment, closely watched as a leading indicator of corporate capital spending, dropped to ¥1.01 trillion.
Source: The Japan Times
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Mazda bets on flagship CX-5 SUV, boosting sales amid rise of Chinese rivals
Japanese automaker strengthens hybrid lineup while scaling back EV investments
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Wedding memories
A couple take their wedding photos near a construction site in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Source: Japan Today
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Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle
An Australian judge fined X Corp A$650,000 ($465,000) on Thursday for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog in 2023 about how it tackled child sexual…
Source: Japan Today
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Shares tied to US-alleged China shipping container 'cartel' sink
Singamas falls over 20% in Hong Kong, while dual-listed CIMC dips around 10%
Source: Nikkei Asia
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