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Trump’s troop drawdown in Germany is a warning shot
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Germany sparks strategic questions for Europe and Asia.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan considers compiling supplementary budget to fight fuel costs
Summer's high electricity and gas bills concern Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Farmer from Fukushima works to promote Kumamoto — his new home
Seeing residents of Kumamoto Prefecture supporting one another after a quake there, the Fukushima Prefecture native began thinking he should contribute to revitalizing the area.
Source: The Japan Times
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Largest plant for converting coal to key chemical to be built in Xinjiang
Hengyi Petrochemical cites national security in seeking supply stability amid Iran oil worries
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
A fun new way to learn kanji… and reward yourself for it at the same time. It’s been just over two weeks since Kanji Ice opened a store in the historic district of Kamakura in Tokyo’s neighbouring K
Source: SoraNews24
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Nikkei to solicit feedback, finalize overhaul of Nikkei 225 rules
Revisions aim to better reflect industry shifts, with addition of information and communications sector
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Who owns the AI boom? South Korea begins to ask
A presidential adviser's 'people's dividend' idea exposes anxieties over concentrated wealth
Source: Nikkei Asia
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U.S. says China agrees to spend billions on agricultural goods
Previous efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to get China to purchase more U.S. goods have fallen short, raising questions about whether the latest pledges will be fulfilled.
Source: The Japan Times
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China chipmaker CXMT logs 1,688% profit surge amid global memory crunch
DRAM maker plans to list on STAR Market in win for Beijing's chip localization push
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan long-term bond yields hit record highs amid fiscal concerns
10-year JGB reaches 2.8%, while yen drops to lowest since intervention
Source: Nikkei Asia
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