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Walton offers Japanese investors a hedge with exposure to U.S. land assets
Its 360-square-kilometer property portfolio might provide stability regardless of what the public markets do.
Source: The Japan Times
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China, US trade chiefs huddle for last-minute talks before Trump visit
Seoul discussions aim for stabilization despite 'wider and wider' gaps in interests
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump-Xi summit: 5 things to watch as world's most powerful men meet
Trade, tech, Taiwan on agenda for first US presidential visit to China in nearly a decade
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Alleged 1MDB mastermind Jho Low seeks presidential pardon
The fugitive financier is accused of being the architect of a scheme that siphoned at least $4.5 billion from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Mythos
MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho were likely informed of decision by US Treasury Secretary Bessent
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Nepal protests India's plan to reopen Himalayan pass to Tibet
Beijing seen to 'go along with India's position' on disputed Kalapani region
Source: Nikkei Asia
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China's fishing fleet raises concerns off Argentina
The size of the flotilla has increased by nearly 50% over the last decade, sparking a fear of overfishing and suspicion of intelligence gathering.
Source: The Japan Times
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Trump-Xi summit live: Beijing prepares for US president's evening arrival
Chinese state mouthpieces signal government's expectations and red lines
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Uzbek IPO oversubscribed, as investors jump at privatization play
Tashkent-London listing paves way for assets, like Uzbekistan Airways, to launch
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Calbee’s switch to black-and-white packaging brings home impact of Iran war
The government maintains that there is enough naphtha for local industries, though bottlenecks have been identified.
Source: The Japan Times
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