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Shareholders in Thailand's CP All reject group-led restructuring
96% of votes oppose proposal to transfer and consolidate finance units
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump says 'I have no interest' in Kennedy Center renovation after judge orders his name removed from arts institution
Hours after a federal judge ordered his name removed from the arts institution, President Donald Trump said the judge “should be ashamed of himself” in a social media…
Source: Japan Today
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Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, says Hormuz Strait must open
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to…
Source: Japan Today
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China's GAC lost $1,200 per vehicle in 2025 as Honda tie-up deadline nears
State-owned automaker struggled against rivals like BYD, Geely in EV arena
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan CBN Ban: What Residents and Tourists Need to Know
Japan banned CBN effective June 1, 2026. Here’s what tourists and foreign residents should know before traveling with cannabinoid products in Japan.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spend
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning…
Source: Japan Today
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JTB eyes return to profit growth on solid outbound, inbound travel
Sales expected to rise 10% despite possible disruptions from Middle East conflict
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Andersen remains steady in emotional win as Hurricanes advance to Stanley Cup Final
The horn sounded to give Carolina a long-awaited Eastern Conference Final breakthrough. And the Hurricanes immediately made their way across the ice to Frederik Andersen in the victorious…
Source: Japan Today
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Sakanaction’s overseas breakthrough came from a viral dance meme
A video of an Indonesian preteen dancing on a boat became the unlikely springboard for Japanese rockers Sakanaction to gain global attention.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan firms embrace liquid cooling for AI data centers to save power
Fuji Electric, Nidec among players developing more efficient technology
Source: Nikkei Asia
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