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Trump's feuds and tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
Allies from Europe to the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific are once again fearful that the U.S. might be unreliable in a future crisis.
Source: The Japan Times
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China's exports rise 14% in April despite geopolitical uncertainty
Shipments to US rebound, imports jump as Trump prepares for Beijing trip
Source: Nikkei Asia
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States must change frameworks for cooperation, former Indian adviser says
National security expert Shivshankar Menon sees 'no global order' at the present time
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Hantavirus scare revives COVID-era conspiracy theories
The misinformation resurged even as the World Health Organization insisted there was minimal risk to the general public from passengers of the MV Hondius.
Source: The Japan Times
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Kyoto Bottleneck: Tourism Challenges Mount
Kyoto's struggle with overcrowding highlights Japan's broader tourism issues. Record visitor numbers require policy adjustments to manage the impact.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan Eyes South American Economic Pact
Japan is seeking an economic pact with South America, aiming to begin talks with Mercosur by summer. This move could impact trade and travel opportunities in the future.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Asia Week: China Visit, Duterte Vote, SoftBank
A look at major events in Asia this week. Stay informed about potential impacts on travel and business.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Honda slips into first operating loss as it reevaluates EV strategy
Red ink is among the largest recorded by Japanese automakers
Source: Nikkei Asia
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FSA to develop AI agent to help with customer service at regional banks
The aim is to improve customer convenience as well as reduce the workload of bank employees, with banks tending to be understaffed, especially in rural areas.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nintendo’s Super Mario throws out first pitch at professional baseball game in Japan[Video]
Turns out Mario throws a baseball like he throws a fireball. Nintendo’s Super Mario may be a plumber by trade and adventurer by necessity, but you could make a pretty convincing argument that his true
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